Mandatory Cyber Reporting in Omnibus Bill
The cyber reporting legislation would require private companies to report cybersecurity incidents to CISA and with bipartisan support has been attached to an omnibus spending bill set for consideration in the Senate Thursday following House passage. Critical infrastructure entities would be required to report a “reasonable belief” a cybersecurity incident within 72 hour, some ransomware payments within 24 hours.
SMECO Board Election Process Begins
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors appointed the 2022 Nominating Committee at its March meeting. The committee will meet in May to select candidates for the five board positions to be elected this year.
Hoyer: US Economic Recovery Continues
The US Labor Department released its February 2022 jobs report, which shows the jobless rate is down and 678,000 new jobs were created. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the report “demonstrates the continued strength of our economic recovery.”
Ship Runs Aground off Baltimore
The massive cargo ship, Ever Forward, has run aground in the Chesapeake near Gibson Island after leaving the Port of Baltimore en route to Norfolk, VA. The ship is owned by the same company, Evergreen, that owns the Ever Given which famously ran aground a year ago blocking the Suez Canal for several days.
Message from the Cap’n — Ospreys Return to the Chesapeake
The fish hawks have returned to the self-proclaimed Osprey Capital of the World: St. George Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Welcome!
Webster Field Issues Noise Advisory
Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude aircraft flight test events are scheduled to take place from 9 am to 5 pm March 12-18, 2022.
Gilday: Larger Fleet Means Larger Share of the Budget
With more ships needed in more places around the world, the US Navy needs a larger fleet and a larger share of the defense budget, says Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday. That would mean changing the historical split of funding among the services.
NAVAIR Leaders Program Graduates 16
The first class of employees graduated from the new Naval Air Systems Command Foundational Leadership Development Program, part of the command’s Leader Development Continuum that supports the continuous personal and professional growth and development of its workforce.
LCV Gives Hoyer Perfect Score on Votes
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters for his votes on key environmental issues.
Funding Bill Passes, Avoids Shutdown, Includes More Aid to Ukraine
The US Senate passed a $1.5 trillion package late last week that funds the federal government through September and delivers $14 billion to help Ukraine. For 2022, the bill provides $728.5 billion in discretionary defense spending, an increase of $32.5 billion above 2021.
