MD Gov Wes Moore First Bill Signing of 2024

bongino-promo

Maryland Governor Moore held his first bill signing ceremony of 2024 and signed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act. This measure supports businesses and workers who have been affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge and creates a new, permanent scholarship program for the families of transportation workers who die on…

Read More

Gov Carney Signs Legislation Related to Labor Issues

bill-o

Governor John Carney gets out his bill signing pens today to sign five pieces of legislation that relate to labor issues including Senate Bill 315 modernizes the Workers’ Compensation Act, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 35 defines specific violations of wage payment and collection laws. Also being signed today –  Senate Substitute 1 for…

Read More

HB 426 Signed into Law – Expands Use of Realty Transfer Tax Funds

build-a-better-community-OCMD

Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 426, which will allow Delaware’s counties to expend Realty Transfer Tax funds for two additional uses. The measure amends Chapter 81, Title 9 of the Delaware code by striking of one word and adds “recreational amenities and land preservation” to how Realty Transfer Tax monies can be used.…

Read More

Governor Hogan Signs 174 Bills, Including OC Convention Center Renovation

mike-bradley-promo

Following the end of the 2019 legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan has signed 174 bills into law, ranging across a variety of issues. The Governor signed House Bill 178/Senate Bill 177, which fulfills the Governor’s pledge to seek funding for the renovation and expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center. The Governor’s Office says the…

Read More