Posts Tagged ‘Congressman Andy Harris’
Congressman Andy Harris Holds Hearing in Ocean City, MD on Offshore Wind
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Members of congress along with six expert panelists participated in a hearing in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend– voicing their concerns about what they believe are negative effects that offshore…
Read MoreDepartment of Homeland Security Announces Additional H-2B Visas Available for FY 2024
The number of H-2B temporary visas available for Fiscal Year 2024 will nearly double – possibly bringing some relief to some Eastern Shore businesses. Congress annually mandates 66,000 H-2B visas…
Read MoreCongressman Harris to Meet with Watermen, Elected Officials in Ocean City Tonight
Ocean City Officials Request Immediate Halt to Wind Farm Development After Whale Deaths
The Ocean City Mayor and Council are urging State and Federal officials to stop wind farm development until further investigation is done into whale deaths on the East Coast. City…
Read MoreDelmarva Reacts to White House Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Elected officials and education leaders are reacting to President Biden’s action to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for recipients who make less than $125,000, and up to $20,000…
Read MoreMd. Delegate: People Are Getting Second Jobs To Afford Gas
Two Maryland Republicans are calling for short- and longer-term solutions to ease the pain of high gas prices and fuel taxes for Marylanders.Maryland’s gas tax is set to rise by…
Read MoreBoost For Seafood Industry: 35,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas To Be Released
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The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor plan to release 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for the second half of Fiscal Year 2022, according to Congressman Andy Harris, R-Md.…
Read MoreDelmarva Lawmakers React To President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Statement from Congressman Andy Harris, R- Md. 1st: “This speech was full of false claims and more of the same false promises of ‘free’ things that the president claimed will…
Read MoreUpdate: Md. General Assembly Overrides Gov. Hogan’s Veto Of Redistricting Plan
Lawsuit Promised To Challenge Md. General Assembly-Approved Congressional Maps
“Aggressive legal action” is being planned against a Congressional redistricting map passed by the Maryland General Assembly. Fair Maps Maryland describes itself as a nonpartisan grass roots organization. Spokesman Doug…
Read MoreMd. Legislative Redistricting Panel Approves Congressional Map Proposal Redrawing 1st District
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has selected a proposed map of congressional districts for the 2022 elections, just over two weeks before a special session of the General Assembly.…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out To Comment On Md. Legislative Panel’s Redistricting Maps
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has set a deadline of today (Thursday) for comments from the public on a set of maps that were produced last week. Leaders of…
Read MorePocomoke Firm Gets Army Armor Contract
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A Worcester County company has been awarded a task order for procurement of the US Army’s next generation Modular Scalable Vest, or MSV. Hardwire LLC, based in Pocomoke City, said…
Read MoreOcean City Beach To Be Replenished Over 2021/22
Ocean City’s beaches will be built up thanks to a nearly $15.7-million contract between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Weeks Marine Incorporated. According to Maryland Congressman Andy Harris,…
Read MoreOC Inlet To Be Dredged This Month
President Biden’s 1st 100 Days: Delmarva Reaction
President Biden’s first 100 days in office generated excitement and optimism from Delaware’s delegation on Capitol Hill – all Democrats who knew or worked with Biden when he was in…
Read More22,000 More H-2B Visas Approved By Homeland Security
22,000 additional H-2B Visas have been released, which should make it easier for the seafood industry, tourism and other sectors that rely upon temporary seasonal workers. The Department of Homeland…
Read MoreHarris Takes Part In Mass Vax Clinic
Congressman Andy Harris, MD, helped to get Marylanders vaccinated for coronavirus Wednesday Harris, R-Md. 1st, joined the team Wednesday at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, the location for the…
Read MoreWhat’s In The $1.9-Trillion COVID Rescue Package?
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What is in the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021? Plenty for Delaware, according to Senator Chris Coons. Coons said Wednesday that the measure which received final approval in…
Read MoreMd. Approved For Disaster Aid Related To Storm Isaias
President Joe Biden has approved a “major disaster” declaration for Dorchester, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties in connection with damaged caused by Tropical Storm Isaias last summer. The Declaration makes…
Read MoreHarris, Blunt Rochester Discuss Impeachment Vote
Harris: Election Debate Surrounded ‘Legitimate Constitutional Concerns’
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R- Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, said Thursday that he and his colleagues who disputed the Electoral College count “held legitimate Constitutional concerns about how…
Read MoreRep. Harris Scuffles With Democratic Lawmaker On House Floor
Tempers flared in the US House during debate on the certification of the presidential election. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, got into an argument with…
Read MoreCoons, Blunt Rochester, Harris Begin New Terms
A new Congress has been sworn in in Washington. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) have begun their third terms. Also, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md. 1st)…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Flood Mitigation Grant For Crisfield
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Flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield will get support with a grant of more than $1.2-million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of Maryland. According to Congressman Andy…
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