Nearly 30 community nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $1 million as part of Frederick County’s annual Community Partnership Grant program, County Executive Jan Gardner, D, announced Tuesday. The funding marks the eighth round of the Community Partnership Grants, a program that awards funding to nonprofits serving community needs, seniors and housing. “The challenges we’ve encountered since the pandemic began illustrate exactly why our human service agencies are so important to our community,” Gardner said during a news briefing.
Frederick County officials announce $1 million in grants for nonprofits
Winner: Craig Behm, Executive Director, CRISP
This week Center Maryland continues recognizing the winners from the 2022 Maryland General Assembly.
CRISP’s management of healthcare data was the single most effective factor in guiding the Hogan Administration’s Covid response. As arguably the most influential health information exchange in the nation, legislation championed by CRISP and healthcare advocates passed the General Assembly this session authorized CRISP to allow healthcare practitioners to view all prescription data for patients, benefitting care coordination and ultimately providing better outcomes. With a College Park and Loyola University alum at the helm of Maryland’s total cost of care model, Behm is bringing critical information to public health and health care providers so they can act in the best interest of Marylanders.
With New Districts Set, Election Officials ‘Working Long Hours’ to Prepare for Primary
With the delayed July 19 primary just 12 weeks away and redistricting challenges settled, Maryland election officials are working overtime to get ready for the fast-approaching election. Implementing redistricting plans is “meticulous and time-consuming work,” said Baltimore County Elections Director Ruie Lavoie. Creating precincts using new redistricting plans is a street-by-street process, and election officials couldn’t finish that work until state, local and congressional maps were final.
Baltimore Councilman Says Brazen Crime In Northwest Baltimore Shows Need For More Detectives
There is outrage and fear in one Northwest Baltimore community after an attempted dirt bike theft during daytime hours led to flying bullets. When the theft attempt failed, the suspects started shooting at the person who stopped it, according to authorities. The violent exchange was caught on video. Baltimore police say they are still looking for the suspects who are involved in the theft.
Maryland attorney general sues Harford County sheriff for ‘interfering’ with investigation of fatal shooting by deputies
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh sued Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler on Monday for “interfering” with the state’s investigation into a fatal shooting by county deputies in Forest Hill on Saturday. In a court filing, Frosh said his office has not been allowed access to physical evidence from the scene of the fatal shooting of 53-year-old John Raymond Fauver, nor has it been given electronic copies of video footage recorded during the incident.
Baltimore City Council Invites General Public To Hearing On Vacant House Legislation
Baltimore residents will be able to learn more about new legislation designed to increase penalties for people who own vacant properties during a hearing at Baltimore City Hall on Tuesday. The hearing will take place at 5 p.m. People can sign up to have their opinions heard at testimony@baltimorecity.gov. In March, City Council President Nick Mosby introduced three bills that addressed emergency response fees, registration fees and penalties, and complaint fines.
Court of Appeals Pushes Back Deadline to Withdraw Candidacy, Fill Vacancy for Primary
The Maryland Court of Appeals on Monday pushed back the deadlines to withdraw a candidacy and fill a candidate vacancy for the July primary election. The deadline for someone to withdraw their candidacy for the primary originally expired on April 18 — but the Court of Appeals on Monday extended that deadline to today, April 25, according to an order from the high court. The deadline to fill a vacancy in candidacy for the primary originally expired on April 20, but that deadline has now been pushed back to Wednesday.
Winner: Senator Malcolm Augustine
This week Center Maryland continues recognizing the winners from the 2022 Maryland General Assembly. When you think about legislators who are in the middle of the real consequential quality of life legislation that moves through Annapolis, it’s hard to have a discussion without talking about Senator Malcolm Augustine. He has made a name for himself by quietly getting things done for the people of his district, Prince George’s County and the state, whether it be mental health, Medicaid or seniors’ issues. His common sense and genuine manner brings out the best in others. Along with several behavioral health bills, this year he helped pass, along with Delegate Bonnie Cullison, the first dental benefit in Medicaid for Maryland adults in decades, easing the minds of Marylanders seeking oral health care, and over-stretched hospital emergency departments.
With New Districts Set, Election Officials ‘Working Long Hours’ to Prepare for Primary
With the delayed July 19 primary just 12 weeks away and redistricting challenges settled, Maryland election officials are working overtime to get ready for the fast-approaching election. Implementing redistricting plans is “meticulous and time-consuming work,” said Baltimore County Elections Director Ruie Lavoie. Creating precincts using new redistricting plans is a street-by-street process, and election officials couldn’t finish that work until state, local and congressional maps were final. There is much left to do to ensure every Maryland voter casts the correct ballot, Lavoie said.
Political Notes: Women’s Caucus Golden Anniversary, Comptroller Race Poll, Endorsements and More
It was a tough General Assembly session for the Women Legislators of Maryland, which experienced partisan tension and the (possibly temporary) resignation of its Republican members. But the caucus still released a celebratory video recently marking its 50th anniversary, featuring both Democrats and Republicans. Using interviews with current and former caucus members and archival photos and headlines, the 10-minute video outlines how the 12 women serving in the General Assembly at the time, led by the late Del. Pauline H. Menes (D-Prince George’s), organized around policy issues and simple amenities, like the absence of women’s bathrooms in close proximity to the legislative chambers.