Category: Noteworthy
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2021 legislative session Accomplishments
1st week- Vaccinations – Dr. Louissaint (1/21/2021) 2nd week- Secretary Green, Maryland Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services (1/28/2021) 3rd week- Dr. Salmon, Maryland Superintendent of Schools (2/4/2021) 4th week- Governor Hogan (2/11/2021) 5th week- Colonel Jerry Jones Superintendent, Maryland State Police (2/18/2021) 6th week- Secretary Schulz, Maryland Secretary of Commerce (2/25/2021) 7th week-…
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2020 Legislative Session Accomplishments
During the 90 day Legislative Session the following individuals and groups came before the Black Caucus to discuss diversity within their agency, opportunities for minorities, or raise an issue that is affecting people of color. Hosted Monumental Bar Association and celebrated the annual MLK ceremony at the Banneker Douglas Museum in Annapolis Hosted the annual…
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2019 Legislative Priority Agenda Bills Passed
2019 Legislative Priority Agenda Bills Passed HEALTHCARE Tobacco 21-Raising the Age of Selling Tobacco to 21(HB1169/SB895) This bill, a priority of the Legislative Black Caucus, will ban retailers from selling a tobacco product to anyone under the age of 21 and requires retailers to post this age restriction in their stores. This will help to…
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Covid-19 Coronavirus Resources
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-loan-fund
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Chairman Barnes Signs bill to pay business in 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice in Maryland.
This morning Chairman Barnes had the honor of presenting a bill that we hope will change the procurement payment practice here in the State of Maryland to pay businesses within 15 days of the receipt of a proper invoice. #working4md #mdblackcaucus2020
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2020 Session Starts January 8th!
General Assembly of Maryland Dates of Interest for 2020 (441st) Session January 1/8 GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES (noon, Wednesday) February 2/3 27th Day – SENATE BILL INTRODUCTION DATE 2/4 Special Primary Election 2/6 Day before House Bill Introduction Date; “Hopper” will close at 5:00 P.M. 2/7 31st Day – HOUSE BILL INTRODUCTION DATE March 3/2…
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Legislative Black Caucus Announces Support for Prescription Drug Affordability Legislation
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2030 Black Agenda Meetings
Please join us for the 2030 Black Agenda Workgroup Meetings held from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm in the House of Delegates Building, Rooms 170 & 180.
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Photos from the 2018 Unity Breakfast
Thank you for your support. Please enjoy these photos from the event!