Comptroller Brooke Lierman ANNAPOLIS, Md.  — Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman released a Nonprofit Impact Report generated from the inaugural Bridging Communities Conference, which convened more than 300 people representing more than 100 nonprofits and government agencies. Attendees and presenters gathered in June to explore ways government and nonprofits can work more effectively to serve Marylanders. The Bridging Communities conference was hosted by the Office of the Comptroller in collaboration with Health LeadHer, Maryland Nonprofits, the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, and the United Way … Read more

My first #SNOW map of the season! We have a system developing off the coast that will “retrograde” (move backward) over the Northeast. As that happens, wrap-around cold air may move in at the same time as “backside” precip to produce our first flakes Friday morning. The time to watch is 12am-10am. I am quite … Read more

It is estimated that by 2024, Social Security will be the primary source of income for 64 million people in the United States, with 3.3% of older adults never receiving benefits from the program. Why does this happen when Social Security is the primary financial safety net? We’ll explain why this happens and how it … Read more

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Our wet pattern with mild temps is likely to stick around to close out 2024. However, we are likely to see our pattern flip back to a cold pattern to kickoff 2025. The cold is likely to be prolonged for a couple of weeks (at least) thanks to a deep dip in the Jet Stream. … Read more

Even if you are not aware of it, the Fairness Act may affect you as a Social Security recipient. There will always be new rules and modifications, so keep up with them. Although specific new legislation ideas may not be implemented, they undoubtedly demonstrate lawmakers’ intentions toward the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its programs. … Read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On December 29, 2024, an Anne Arundel County Police Officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence by a Maryland State Police Trooper in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. The driver was identified as off-duty, Corporal S. Dolan, a 10-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department assigned to the Bureau of Community Services.  Corporal Dolan has been administratively … Read more

As we have talked about, we are going to see a flip to a much colder pattern for (at least) the first half of January. This is thanks to a deep dip in the Jet Stream. This will lead to a prolonged cold blast with highs being stuck in the 30s. But… what about snow? … Read more

Another week marks the end of a fantastic year for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists the most vulnerable people in purchasing food at EBT-accepting stores. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is in charge of managing and ensuring that SNAP benefits are distributed to eligible citizens each month in Florida. The … Read more