Plan Abandoned for Wind Turbine Farm
Great Bay Wind Center abandons its plans to build a wind turbine farm in the Chesapeake Bay, blaming legislation of Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s.
More Hornets & F-35s: Navy’s Unfunded Priorities
If there is more money in the 2016 budget, the Navy wants fighter jets higher on the unfunded priorities list
2015 Congressional Art Competition Opens
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s (MD-5) office is now accepting submissions for the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition.
Affordable Care Act Wraps Successful Enrollment
A round-up of news and stats since enrollment opened Nov. 15: the Affordable Care Act is helping American families access quality, affordable coverage.
Hoyer Urges ‘Clean Bill’ from GOP to Fund DHS
Hoyer calls on all Republicans to unite on a straight forward bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Some Republicans have tied the funding bill to a referendum on Obama’s immigration policies.
MD Leaders Meet with State Superintendent
The meeting focused on priorities for Maryland schools, including early childhood education, STEM, closing achievement gaps, and increasing college and career readiness.
Hoyer Joins Amicus Brief for Affordable Care Act
Rep. Hoyer joined other House members in an amicus brief with the Supreme Court defending premium tax credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Chesapeake Bay & MD Transit in Obama Budget
The president’s FY 2016 budget proposal includes “funds for rebuilding infrastructure, restoring & protecting the Chesapeake Bay, and expanded early childhood education,” said Rep. Hoyer (MD-5).
Homeless Survey in Southern Maryland
Each year Southern Maryland participates in the Point-in-Time Survey designed to count every sheltered and un-sheltered homeless individual in the region.2015 Point-in-Time