Election Security Is Focus of Forum
At an election security forum hosted by Committee on House Administration member Rep. Jamie Raskin and special guest Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, members of the public heard from election security experts and public officials about the safety of the election infrastructure headed into the 2018 midterm elections.
HEAL Team Promotes Healthy Living
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. The Healthy Eating and Active Living Action Team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership brings together community organizations and residents to coordinate action around healthy eating, active living, and weight management.
F-35s, F-16s Boost Foreign Military Sales
The US is expected to deliver $61.4 billion in foreign military sales by the end of the fiscal year, compared to $41.9 billion last year. Some of the big ticket pending sales include 34 F-35s to Belgium for $6.5 billion, 14 F-16s to Slovakia at a cost of $2.9 billion, and six C-130 aircraft to Germany at a cost of $1.4 billion.
Biology Students Get Hands-On Learning at Lab
Biology students at the College of Southern Maryland got hands-on experience during a recent trip to the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons.
MedStar Awards Seven Scholarships
Seven local students earned scholarships totaling approximately $168,000 from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown to pursue careers in nursing and allied health.
New Engine for F-35 Being Developed
An upgrade to the F-35’s engine is being developed. Pratt & Whitney says the changes will give the engine the power and cooling necessary to make the fighter jet even more of a powerhouse.
Deadline Nears to Request Absentee Ballot
The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot be received by mail is June 19, 2018. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election for online delivery is June 22, 2018.
Hoyer: Jobs Creation Moving at ‘Muted Pace’
US employment continued to trend up in several industries, including retail trade, health care, and construction in May 2018. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent.
There’s More to Explore in St. Mary’s
The Healthy Eating Active Living Action Team is again hosting the More to Explore program for St. Mary’s County, MD, from June 18 through Aug. 25, 2018.
Stuff the Bus Food Drive Yields Donations
Hundreds of pounds of food were collected during the Stuff the Bus Food Drive held in May to stock local food pantries with food supplies.
