Brittany Gause Dunklow

This document outlines the 2026 Bond Initiative for Park West Health System, detailing a Capital Expansion Project. The project encompasses the acquisition, planning, design, construction, expansion, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the organization's facilities. It involves a new 15,245 sq. ft. addition and a 10,710 sq. ft. renovation of existing space to expand current health services and integrate new disciplines like psychotherapy and youth behavioral health. The initiative is divided into two phases, with the requested bond funding specifically supporting Phase 2. The expansion aims to accommodate clinical and office suites for various outpatient and administrative services, ultimately increasing the number of people served annually from 7,715 to 9,135.

This Annual Performance Report outlines the State of Maryland's progress across 10 strategic priorities, guided by the Moore-Miller Administration's 'No One is Left Behind' mission. Key focus areas include ending child poverty, ensuring student success, fostering an equitable economy, connecting residents to jobs, creating safer communities, providing affordable housing, advancing infrastructure, ensuring world-class health systems, leading in clean energy, and promoting a state of service. The document also includes FY 2027 strategic plans for all State agencies, aiming to improve performance through these priorities.

The legislative session day included discussions and actions related to Code Home Rule Bill No. 8-2025, which focuses on amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Kent County, Maryland, to establish a Compensation Review Commission. This commission will conduct a comprehensive study of the current compensation rates for the County Commissioners and provide recommendations in accordance with State and local laws. The bill was introduced, read for the first time, ordered for posting, and a public hearing was scheduled. Further actions included considerations and potential amendments to the bill.

The meeting covered a range of topics, including updates on new training modules and website updates related to mandated forms for local board of education ethics policy compliance and business ownership. The commission reviewed and approved proposed amendments to regulations concerning financial disclosure requirements and local government review procedures. Additionally, various local government matters from Montgomery County, Cecil County, City of District Heights, and Town of Cheverly were discussed, with decisions made on proposed amendments to local ethics ordinances. The commission also addressed multiple informal matters, including non-participation plans, secondary employment requests, and advice requests related to potential conflicts of interest within different departments and agencies. Furthermore, the commission discussed proposed departmental legislation, the commission's budget, and several case matters, leading to decisions on issuing complaints, closing matters, and accepting settlement agreements.

Morgan State University's ten-year strategic plan outlines its direction as Maryland's public urban university, aiming to prepare high-quality, diverse graduates for global leadership. The plan is structured around five strategic goals: enhancing student success, elevating its status as a doctoral research university, improving and sustaining infrastructure and operational processes, growing human and financial resources, and strengthening community engagement. The university is committed to providing innovative educational experiences across all degree levels and addressing societal problems, particularly within urban communities, through scholarly research and public service.