Delegate Stein with Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company | Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe it’s almost mid-August. I hope you have had a good summer! It’s been a busy summer, with lots of events in the community. Below is a summary of several community activities I’ve had the opportunity to attend. If you have a community gathering coming up this fall, please let me know at dana.stein@house.state.md.us. | - Dana in the Community
- PowerHour 2024
| - Legislative Scholarship Update
- Resources and News
| It was a lot of fun to attend two National Night Out (NNO) gatherings in the district this past Tuesday. Airuel Singletary of Valleybrook Improvement Association and Max Wolfhal of Queen Anne Village HOA organized great events featuring activities for kids and snowballs, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Many thanks to Airuel and Max for the community leadership they provide year-round! | Dana and Airuel Singletary at National Night Out | Dana and Max Wolfhal at National Night Out | Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Visit | It was great to visit the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company (PVFC) on July 12th at their station. As part of the visit, I joined PVFC members for their training at the Milford Mill Subway station. I went up with Captain Glenn Resnick in the bucket of the aerial ladder on their Tower 323, 100 feet high. It was a lot of fun! Many thanks for the opportunity to join the fire company, and most of all thank you for the dedicated service of the many volunteers of PVFC. | Dana with Captain Glenn Resnick | Pikesville Mural Project Dedication | On July 18, the 1000 Friends of Pikesville and the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce hosted a block party to celebrate the dedication of Pikesville's first publicly-funded community mural at 1220 Reisterstown Road. It's a beautiful mural, designed by artist Jaz Erenberg, and is a wonderful, inspiring addition to the area. It was fun to attend the block party! | Dana with Ruth Goldstein, County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Beth Rheingold, Jaz Erenberg, and Councilman Izzy Patoka | Thank you to the Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for hosting its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15th. It was a wonderful celebration that featured music, community resources, and food trucks and it was held at the Liberty Court Center. Thank you to the Deltas for a great Juneteenth celebration! | Dana with Delegate Carl Jackson, Delegate Cheryl Pasteur, Airuel Singletary, Speaker Adrienne Jones, Councilman Julian Jones, and Delegate Sheila Ruth | Senator William H Amoss Memorial Firefighters Legislative Award | I was honored to receive the Senator William H Amoss Memorial Firefighters Legislative Award on June 18th from the Maryland State Firefighters Association for my legislative work supporting the Maryland Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. Senator Sarah Elfreth and Senator Guy Guzzone and Delegate Emily Shetty also received the legislative awards. One of the best things about the day was seeing my good friend former Delegate Jimmy Malone. | Dana with former Delegate Jimmy Malone | Maryland Two-Fifty Commission | The Maryland Two Fifty Commission hosted an event at the Maryland State House on June 22nd and it was absolutely wonderful. The Commission commemorated Frederick Douglass’ 1874 visit to Annapolis where he recited George Washington’s resignation speech in the State House. Nathan Richardson’s portrayal of Frederick Douglass was enthralling. It was great to be with Commission Chair (and Commission member) Senator Ben Brooks, and Executive Director Michele Waxman Johnson. | Dana with Nathan Richardson, former Governor Parris Glendening, and Michele Waxman Johnson | I want to give a special shout out to Cheder Chabad and Talmudical Academy for their weekly food distribution program, through MSDE's Food Service program. Every Sunday, the groups distribute thousands of food boxes at Stevenson University (11100 Ted Herget Way) (9 am - 1 pm) and 5616 Old Court Road in Windsor Mill (4 pm - 8 pm). Thank you to Cheder Chabad and TA for your dedicated efforts! | Save the date for the 2nd annual PowerHour Event | Please join Senator Brooks and me for a special event to connect residents with energy resources. Bring your family, meet neighbors, win prizes, and learn about opportunities to save energy, lower your utility bills, and other resource programs and tips.
Wednesday August 21st from 5 - 8 PM, Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown, MD.
We hope to see you there!
| LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS/UPDATES | We are happy to announce a second round of applications to the 2024-2025 H. Allan Lipsitz Legislative Scholarship! Furthermore, we are transitioning to an online application process. All new and old applicants can submit their materials online at www.danastein.com. Visit the “Legislative Scholarships” tab to find a link to the Google Form. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at Dana.Stein@house.state.md.us. Even if you’re ineligible please notify friends and family of this opportunity as every applicant receives an award. | -
- TASTE OF NORTHWEST - AUGUST 18, 2024, 3 - 7 PM
| Join the Northwest Baltimore Partnership for a family-friendly, outdoor festival celebrating Northwest Baltimore as a wonderful place to live, work, eat, and play. When: Aug 18, 2024, 3-7 PM Where: Pikesville Armory, 610 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore - Music
- Delicious food,
- Children's activities,
- Community resources
- Local crafts
- And more!
Rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free parking is available at the Pikesville Armory. Visit taste24.eventbrite.com for more information. | -
- Maryland Office of the People’s Counsel
- Join the Office of the People's Counsel for a series of short webinars to learn more about topics that may impact you:
- 8/20/24 - Is my utility company allowed to do that? Join to learn more about your rights as a utility customer.
- 9/16/24 – Energy Assistance Deep Dive – Take a deep dive into the OHEP energy assistance application with OPC and the Director of OHEP
- 9/26/24 – Keep you lights on! Learn what to do if you fall behind and how to lower and get help paying your gas and electric bill.
- Learn more here
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Dulaney High student Mingni Dong honored as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar -
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Towson, Md. – Mingni L. Dong of Dulaney High School is one of 161 high school seniors nationwide to be named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Dong is among four Maryland students to earn this honor. -
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“This is a tremendous recognition for Mingni Dong, and we are so proud of her academic excellence,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. -
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“This honor brings attention to her hard work as well as the instruction, support, and inspiration provided by her family and by BCPS educators. As we celebrate her individual accomplishment, we highlight the strengths of our school system and our potential for even more excellence.” -
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, in a U.S. Department of Education news release, said, “The 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represent the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country.” -
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Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, and school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership. A Vital Program for the Financial Future of Maryland Workers - Maryland Saves MarylandSaves is a State-sponsored retirement savings program that helps small businesses save on their tax bills and helps working people save for their future. MarylandSaves is FREE for employers, and participating businesses will qualify for a $300 waiver of their SDAT Annual Report Filing Fee. It’s easy for employees to manage and employers are not responsible for promoting the program to employees. MarylandSaves communicates with employees and advises them of their options. More details can be found out: https://marylandsaves.com/ -
Maryland’s Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application is Open -
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Maryland Residents Can Apply for a 2024 Tax Credit to Help Pay Off Existing Student Loan Debt Beginning July 1, 2024, until September 15, 2024 -
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The Maryland Higher Education Commission's Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit (SLDRTC) program provides $18 million in tax credits to Maryland residents filing their 2024 tax returns. The SLDRTC application is now OPEN and the deadline to apply is September 15, 2024. -
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To qualify, applicants must: - Maintain Maryland residency for the 2024 tax year
- File 2024 Maryland state income taxes
- Have initially incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or graduate student loan debt
- Have at least $5,000 in outstanding student loan debt at the time of applying for the tax credit
- Currently make payments on their student loans
All eligible Maryland residents are welcome to apply for the SLDRTC program. Maryland State employees with student loan debt will receive awarding priority. Tax credit recipients must prove they have used the full Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit amount to pay their eligible student loans. If they cannot, they will be expected to return the credit. To view a list of frequently asked questions and information on how to apply, visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission's website. | I am proud to represent District 11B in the House of Delegates, to be Speaker Pro Tem, and to be part of the District 11 Legislative Team. If I can ever be of assistance, please contact me at dana.stein@house.state.md.us or call my Annapolis Office at 410-841-3527 | Dana Stein Speaker Pro Tem Delegate, District 11B, Maryland General Assembly | |
