May 11, 2024

Take a Virtual Tour of New VA Clinic

VA

Veterans living in Southern Maryland have a new Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic with expanded health care space and services. View the video of the clinic and the virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Job Gains Down From September

Economy

The October 2020 jobs report shows the economy added 638,000 jobs, but while the jobs rebound continues, the pace has slowed, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.

Health Insurance Enrollment Opens

Open Enrollment

Uninsured individuals seeking health insurance can visit the Maryland Health Connection website to find the plan that fits their needs. The 2021 open enrollment period continues until Dec. 15.

JPPM Awarded Funds for Digital Education Programs

Behavioral Health Unit

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced $280,450 in federal funding to expand educational resources and digital access in libraries and museums across Maryland.

VA Opens Charlotte Hall Veterans Clinic

VA

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer toured the new Charlotte Hall Community-Based Outpatient Clinic before the facility opened its doors October 26. The new facility will replace the current clinic and provide state-of-the-art care for veterans in Southern Maryland.

Hoyer: MPT Awarded Ready to Learn Grant

Behavioral Health Unit

Maryland Public Television has been awarded $100,000 to develop personalized learning experiences for children, especially those in low-income communities, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.

Hoyer Earns Perfect Score From Human Rights Campaign

Behavioral Health Unit

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign scorecard for the 116th Congress.

Legislation Would Establish So. MD as National Heritage Area

Heritage Area

Legislation has been announced that would designate Southern Maryland as a National Heritage Area to further commemorate, conserve, and promote important natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational resources in the region.

Cheltenham Vets Cemetery Receives Funds for Expansion

Flags for Heroes

Maryland lawmakers applaud the recent award of federal funding for an expansion of the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Job Losses Show Recovery Slowing

job fair

Job losses reported in the September 2020 show the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic’s job has slowed.