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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
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Delaney requests $41 million for 6th District
CUMBERLAND — U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney announced last week that she has requested over $41 million of federal funds for local investments in Maryland's 6th Congressional district for the next fiscal year. Out of the 15 Community Project Funding requests made, seven would support a wide range of efforts in Allegany and Garrett counties, allocating over $7 million in Allegany County and over $8 million in Garrett County, according to a press release. 'I know how important it is to work hand-in-hand with local leaders to achieve real results,' McClain Delaney said in the announc ement. 'Since taking office in January, I've engaged with state and community officials to identify projects that will make the biggest difference and support those who need it most.' Many of the projects would restore water infrastructure, like replacing the water filtration system in Cumberland, which will cost $2 million. 'The existing plant is reaching the end of its useful life and is incapable of addressing emerging contaminants,' Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss said. 'This grant will allow the city to begin design work on a new Water Filtration Building that will utilize state-of-the-art membrane filtration, which is capable of removing disinfection byproducts as well as emerging contaminants.' About $1.3 million of improvements to Lonaconing's water lines were included in the requests as well. 'This investment in our Western Maryland community will aid in improving the quality of life by ensuring reliable access to clean and safe drinking water for our residents and providing peace of mind by reducing concerns about water quality or potential service disruptions,' Lonaconing Mayor Jack Coburn said. About $6.2 million would go toward other infrastructure projects in the two counties, including improvements on Oakland's water system, a sidewalk and crosswalk safety project in Grantsville and replacing a Potomac Fire Company No. 2 engine. 'Upgrading our aging water and sewer infrastructure will not only improve service reliability and water quality but also help prevent future system failures and environmental hazards,' Oakland Mayor Andrew Sauder said. 'This project is a critical step toward ensuring a sustainable and secure future for Oakland residents.' Among the requests, a $3 million expansion of the radiology and oncology department in Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland focuses on the expansion of medical resources. 'This funding, which supports the design and engineering phase of adding radiation oncology to our Cancer Center, means we will largely eliminate the need for cancer patients to travel to receive the care they need,' Mark Boucot, the chief executive of the center, said. Another project would contribute to educational resources, spending about $2.8 million on revitalizing the Frostburg State University Planetarium. 'The revitalized planetarium will not only enhance educational opportunities for a diversity of learners of all ages, but will also contribute to cultural and economic growth,' said Associate Professor of Physics Jason Speights. The remaining $26 million would go toward projects in the rest of the congressional district throughout Washington and Frederick counties. 'These community-focused investments will help foster growth and strengthen Maryland's 6th Congressional District,' McClain Delaney said.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
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McClain Delaney: Federal funding 'key' to community programs
LAVALE — With the help of federal funding, the Western Maryland Works Makerspace over the past few years prepared students to enter the workforce, and helped local businesses thrive. After local manufacturing plants closed, WMW trained roughly 60 displaced employees for new jobs in the area. In a setting where art meets science, the program matches people who want lucrative jobs with companies that need skilled workers. 'Federal dollars play a key role,' Rep. April McClain Delaney said. 'It's incredibly important.' McClain Delaney — member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th congressional district — toured the Makerspace Thursday. The 33,000-square-foot center is owned and operated by Allegany College of Maryland. The Makerspace provides advanced manufacturing and workforce development for the region with cutting-edge training for students in fields such as machine tool technology, welding and robotics. During the tour, McClain Delaney talked to three WMW students. 'They love what they're doing,' she said. 'This is the hope,' McClain Delaney said of kids who, after high school graduation, want to stay in the community and secure jobs that pay well. 'I wish there was more like this,' she said of the WMW program, which gives students 'skills that often AI can't replace.' MakerspaceIn addition to training students, the Makerspace offers local residents scheduled use of tools including 3D printers and laser engravers. The building features more than $8 million worth of equipment, said Tom McInroy, WMW's dean of continuing education and workforce development. WMW Director Shawn Orourke said the facility has plans to expand its welding machinery for public use. WMW Director Shawn Orourke Western Maryland Works Director Shawn Orourke The Makerspace has industrial and technical tools and instructional programs for hobbyists, students and entrepreneurs, he said. 'We want to work on all levels,' Orourke said. 'We're trying to develop classes to meet (the needs of) everybody.' FundingMcClain Delaney said she's concerned about how the Trump administration's federal funding cuts could impact the facility and countless other programs and agencies, people and communities. 'I am furious ... it's nonsensical,' McClain Delaney said. 'It's gonna cost us more money in the long run.' She talked of threats to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid services. 'All of these things together ... it's destabilizing our country,' McClain Delaney said. 'All of these things matter.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
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Congresswoman April McClain Delaney concerned about impact of Medicaid cuts in western Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — Healthcare providers in western Maryland are anxious about the outlook for funding in communities where affordable medical services are beyond reach for many households. The newly-elected representative from the Sixth Congressional District is working to protect that help for families at risk. Confusion rises for federal workers as Elon Musk's deadline for list of accomplishments nears The Family Health Care Clinic in Hagerstown could well be impacted by federal budget cuts, a concern for Congresswoman April McClain Delaney – who visited the facility. 'Almost 60% of the services provided here are covered by Medicaid and this clinic is focused on serving the underserved,' McClain Delaney said. Family Health Care CEO Nicole Houser shared with McClain Delaney the potential impact of budget cuts on children, families and seniors. 'We are closely following the funding in Washington,' Houser said. 'Especially Medicaid and those talks of cutting it, we wonder what it will do to our services.' McClain Delaney said one in three children in her congressional district depend on the funding. 'This is preventive care here,' McClain Delaney said. 'This nonprofit is keeping them out of the hospital, It has really dedicated itself to the well-being of residents in Washington County.' United Democrats of Washington County protest Trump administration federal workforce cuts Lovell Beann is a former patient at Family Health Care and now serves on the clinic's board. Support from Capitol Hill is crucial to serving the region, he said. 'I really think Congresswoman McClain Delaney wants to help,' Beann said. 'We really need the help to keep it going.' The budget is pending on Capitol Hill. It an $880 billion cut to Medicaid. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
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McClain Delaney, Parrott both file candidacy statements for 2026 midterm election
Voters in Maryland's 6th Congressional District could see a rematch between U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney and former state delegate Neil Parrott in the next midterm election. Delaney, a Democrat from Potomac, and Parrott, a Republican from Hagerstown, have both filed updated statements of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission for 2026, online records show. A statement of candidacy allows a person to designate political committees to raise money on their behalf for a specific election. In response to a request on Thursday for comment about his filing, Parrott referred to a recent newsletter to his supporters. "I filed with the FEC to keep my campaign account open for financial purposes. It's considered part of an 'exploratory' campaign," Parrott said in the newsletter. "I didn't make an announcement, and I didn't file to run with the Maryland Board of Elections." Parrott also criticized McClain Delaney in the newsletter for referencing his statement of candidacy in a fundraising text for her own 2026 campaign. "She owns houses totaling more than $25 Million, all outside of Maryland's 6th District, yet she is asking people for their money to fund her next campaign," Parrott said. A spokesperson for McClain Delaney could not be reached by phone or email on Thursday and Friday about the congresswoman's statement of candidacy or about Parrott's comments. McClain Delaney won the 6th District seat in 2024 with 53.05% of the vote, according to data from the Maryland State Board of Elections. Parrott received 46.72% of the vote. Prior to the 2024 election cycle, McClain Delaney had never run for public office. Her husband, John Delaney, held the 6th District seat from 2013 to 2019, but the district lines have since been redrawn. Parrott won the Republican nomination for the 6th District seat in 2020 and again in 2022, but lost both times to former U.S. Rep. David Trone. Trone did not seek reelection in 2024. He instead ran for an open U.S. Senate seat, but lost to now-Sen. Angela Alsobrooks.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
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Congresswoman April McClain Delaney making I-81 improvements a priority on Capitol Hill
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — Keeping up with all the growth in Washington County has been a challenge, especially when it comes to highway infrastructure. Newly-elected Rep. April McClain Delaney (D, Md.-6) is tuned into that challenge and has been meeting with local leaders about much-needed and long-awaited improvements. In Washington County, officials say the short distance between Interstate 81 exit ramps has caused many accidents, some deadly. 'Western Maryland needs more investment in roads and infrastructure,' said McClain Delaney. 'Not just I-81, but Route 15 in Frederick and I-270, as well.' For Jim Kercheval, executive director of the Greater Hagerstown Committee, the support is good news. 'I-81 is critical for moving freight, but it is a real safety hazard here in Washington County, especially because of the high volume of truck traffic,' said Kercheval. Hagerstown World War II hero lovingly remembered during Black History Month Truck traffic has increased considerably in recent years with the boom in warehouse construction to keep up with the boom in e-commerce. 'We need the funding for three lanes each way on 81,' Kercheval noted. 'We have been working on this for decades.' Immediate design work for widening I-81 is estimated to cost $1.5 million, and construction is estimated to cost about $25 million. 'Too many people lose their lives on these roads every year,' said McClain Delaney. 'They are unsafe and overused, and we need to drive construction investment to prevent the accidents.' Both McClain Delaney and Kercheval said they are encouraged by commitments from Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly to keep requested state funding in the budget. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
