DoD Urged to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
Maryland delegation members urged House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders to include a provision within the final defense authorization bill to require the Department of Defense to closely examine recently proposed changes to military medical treatment facilities. These changes would impact clinics at Naval Support Facility Indian Head and NAS Patuxent River.
Statewide Bay Programs Receive Grant Money
Maryland’s congressional delegation has announced a more than $3.9 million grant will support Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts and strengthen state environmental infrastructure.
Hoyer Applauds Federal Funds for Airport
Federal funds have been allocated under the CARES Act to the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport for the extension and reconstruction of the airport runway, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Delegation Secures Funds for UMD Bee Research
The University of Maryland College Park has received $299,159 through the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture for a research project focused on predicting and mitigating honey bee colony losses, Maryland’s congressional delegation announced.
Delegation Wants Review of State’s June 2 Primary
Maryland’s congressional delegation has called for a comprehensive review of the state’s June 2 primary elections.
Fishing Industry Relief Aid On the Way
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced an award of $4,125,118 for Maryland’s fishing industry through the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Lexington Park VA Clinic Opens
The Veteran Administration’s Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Lexington Park, MD, opens Dec. 2, 2019 at Great Mills and Chancellor’s Run roads — 45870 East Run Drive, Suite 300, Open 8 am to 4:30 pm 240-237-1625
Hoyer Applauds Funds for School Violence Prevention
More than $60,000 was awarded to the St. Mary’s County Board of Education for a school violence prevention program.
Funds Secured for Maryland Opioid Project
The University of Maryland, College Park will receive $1,099,865 in federal funding for its Strengthening the Capacity of Rural Maryland to Address Opioid Misuse project, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Mallows Bay Designation Moves Forward
The Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay are a big step closer to permanent protection.
