The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed…
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UPDATE: Piney Point Man and Capitol Riot Suspect Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge of Obstruction of an Official Proceeding
By The Citizen on August 24, 2022
UPDATE 8/23/2022: John Daniel Andries, 36, of Piney Point, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 to a felony charge for his actions during the…
U.S. Senator Van Hollen Secures Two Climate Provisions in Newly Released Inflation Reduction Act; Applauds Progress on Combatting Climate Change and Risings Costs
By The Citizen on July 29, 2022
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement applauding the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes key provisions from the Senator’s HOPE for HOMES…
Unofficial 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Saint Mary’s County
By The Citizen on July 20, 2022
Last updated: 07/20/2022 10:57:00 AM Governor / Lt. Governor Republican Candidates Name Party Early Voting Election Day Mail-In Ballot / Provisional Total Percentage Dan Cox…
Election Information from Maryland State Board of Elections
By The Citizen on May 31, 2022
The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible voters interested in casting a ballot in July’s primary election to register to vote online. SBE…
Governor Hogan Signs More Than 100 Bipartisan Bills Into Law, Including More Jobs for Marylanders Act and Judicial Transparency Act
By The Citizen on April 22, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to advance key administration initiatives, such as the More Jobs for…
Court of Appeals of Maryland Issues Order Moving Primary Election to July 19
By The Citizen on March 16, 2022
The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an Order, In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of the State, moving the 2022 Primary Election from…
St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office Seeking Election Judges
By The Citizen on March 16, 2022
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office is seeking eligible individuals willing to serve as Election Judges for upcoming elections. Training is provided, and…
UPDATE: 35-Year-Old Piney Point Man and Capitol Riot Suspect Arrested on new Charges in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on March 7, 2022
UPDATE 3/7/2022: On Friday, February 25, 2022, at approximately 11:35 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Action Lounge and Billiards…
Senate Unanimously Passes “George “Walter” Taylor Act”
By The Citizen on March 1, 2022
The Senate just UNANIMOUSLY passed SB 273 – Environment – PFAS Chemicals: Prohibitions & Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act), the bill that protects Marylanders from…
Governor Hogan Announces He Will Not Run For U.S. Senate In 2022
By The Citizen on February 10, 2022
At a State House press conference this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate in…
Governor Hogan Announces Expanded, $500 Million Re-Fund The Police Initiative, Reintroduction of Major Crime Legislation
By The Citizen on January 11, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement,…
Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Statement on Maryland State Police Salary Increases
By The Citizen on October 30, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement after the Maryland State Police announced that effective January 1, 2022, the state will increase the starting pay of…
Piney Point Man Arrested For Involvement With Capitol Siege on January 6th
By The Citizen on February 15, 2021
According to court documents, Jamshid Ochilov, a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assigned to the FBI Washington Field Office arrested a…
Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday
By The Citizen on January 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today issued an emergency order stating that, as of Monday, February 1, bars and restaurants will no longer be required to close…