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In a contested custody or visitation case, Maryland judges may appoint a custody evaluator to assess the best interests of a child. Carozza’s bill says those evaluators must be licensed and board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical therapists, or certified social workers. For the full story in OCTodayDispatch, click here: Senator seeking child custody law changes | News | octodaydispatch.com
Regarding the state's budget problems and the high cost of the Blueprint, Senator Carozza says: “It’s simply unaffordable. If you can’t pay for [Blueprint] you are passing on an unfunded mandate to the taxpayers, and in many cases to local governments and school systems… Take a slower approach. Maybe break down some of the issues,” Sen. Carozza said. For the full story on WMDT, click here: Md. lawmakers return to Annapolis amid looming $3B budget crisis - 47abc
EASTERN SHORE, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has announced a pause to the blueprint education spending plan. The project titled ‘The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’ is a $3.9 billion-dollar spending concept over 10 years for the public education system.The legislation, which passed in 2020, is currently being put on the shelf by Governor Wes Moore. This is because the state faces $2.7 billion in budget deficits. Maryland State Senator of District 38, Mary-Beth Carozza, understands the problems at hand. “The realization is hitting that the Blueprint spending plan is not funded fully. Now in Maryland, we’re facing a budget crisis.” “My focus is career readiness, which includes several options. It could be college, the military, apprenticeships, or it could be straight into work. We want to give our students the pathways.” For the full story on WMDT, click here: https://www.wmdt.com/2025/01/governor-wes-moore-puts-a-pause-on-the-blueprint-for-marylands-future-education-spending-plan/
Controversy still surrounds U.S. Wind’s proposed offshore wind project in Ocean City, Maryland. Lawmakers will meet to discuss the subject at the General Assembly session in January. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza worries about how the turbines would affect the view on the beach. She believes the project will affect fishermen and marine life. The concerns from many local officials and community residents have stirred up a federal lawsuit. Senator Carozza plans to work hard at the General Assembly session to block the project from coming to fruition. For the full story on WMDT, click the link below: Senator Carozza plans to put a stop to proposed U.S Wind offshore project at the upcoming General Assembly session. - 47abc
MARYLAND – Maryland is facing a $2.7 billion budget deficit, projected to grow to $6 billion by 2030. “I think the reality of Maryland’s budget situation is just hitting home.” State Senator Mary Beth Carozza said rolling back or extending timelines for certain programs, especially the state’s education blueprint, will be necessary: “When you talk about the budget, you have to talk about education because you’ve got the blueprint education plan that is not paid for. For the full story on WMDT, click here: Eastern Shore legislators prepare to take on massive budget challenges
Child Custody Evaluators Hearing
In a contested custody or visitation case, Maryland judges may appoint a custody evaluator to assess the best interests of a child. Carozza’s bill says those evaluators must be licensed and board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical therapists, or certified social workers.
For the full story in OCTodayDispatch, click here: Senator seeking child custody law changes | News | octodaydispatch.com
Education Blueprint Updates
Regarding the state's budget problems and the high cost of the Blueprint, Senator Carozza says: “It’s simply unaffordable. If you can’t pay for [Blueprint] you are passing on an unfunded mandate to the taxpayers, and in many cases to local governments and school systems… Take a slower approach. Maybe break down some of the issues,” Sen. Carozza said.
For the full story on WMDT, click here:
Md. lawmakers return to Annapolis amid looming $3B budget crisis - 47abc
Blueprint for Education Paused By Governor
EASTERN SHORE, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has announced a pause to the blueprint education spending plan. The project titled ‘The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’ is a $3.9 billion-dollar spending concept over 10 years for the public education system.The legislation, which passed in 2020, is currently being put on the shelf by Governor Wes Moore. This is because the state faces $2.7 billion in budget deficits.
Maryland State Senator of District 38, Mary-Beth Carozza, understands the problems at hand. “The realization is hitting that the Blueprint spending plan is not funded fully. Now in Maryland, we’re facing a budget crisis.”
“My focus is career readiness, which includes several options. It could be college, the military, apprenticeships, or it could be straight into work. We want to give our students the pathways.”
For the full story on WMDT, click here: https://www.wmdt.com/2025/01/governor-wes-moore-puts-a-pause-on-the-blueprint-for-marylands-future-education-spending-plan/
Carozza Calls for a Stop on Offshore Wind
Controversy still surrounds U.S. Wind’s proposed offshore wind project in Ocean City, Maryland. Lawmakers will meet to discuss the subject at the General Assembly session in January.
State Senator Mary Beth Carozza worries about how the turbines would affect the view on the beach.
She believes the project will affect fishermen and marine life. The concerns from many local officials and community residents have stirred up a federal lawsuit.
Senator Carozza plans to work hard at the General Assembly session to block the project from coming to fruition.
For the full story on WMDT, click the link below:
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Legislators Face Budget Challenges In The Next Session
MARYLAND – Maryland is facing a $2.7 billion budget deficit, projected to grow to $6 billion by 2030.
“I think the reality of Maryland’s budget situation is just hitting home.” State Senator Mary Beth Carozza said rolling back or extending timelines for certain programs, especially the state’s education blueprint, will be necessary: “When you talk about the budget, you have to talk about education because you’ve got the blueprint education plan that is not paid for.
For the full story on WMDT, click here: Eastern Shore legislators prepare to take on massive budget challenges