The news we've been waiting for!

On the heels of Easter and in the middle of Passover what more joy could there be?

Well for those of us in the GEDCO communities – we have just received confirmation that the Governors request for $4.5 million in state capital funding for the Green House at Stadium Place has been approved! For confirmation view the official report.

Of course this great news brings with it a tremendous responsibility to all of us to see that the project is developed and operated successfully, and a debt of gratitude to Governor O'Malley, members of the 43rd District, and many others who helped make this a reality.

Thanks to all for helping us get this far – we'll need you to stick with us to see this all the way through!

Enjoy the day and get ready for a ground breaking!

Keep your fingers crossed

The Maryland House of Delegates and Senate are in budget conference right now! They have both seperately approved the capital funding for our Green House at Stadium Place, but are working through final cuts and compromises. What a ride this is - Visit back on Monday and I'll let you know the outcome.

Happy holidays to all!

A pivotal period

So its come down to this - last Saturday morning the members of the Maryland House Appropriations Committee, Health and Human Resources Subcommittee (say that 3 times fast) met. The Senate Capital Budget Subcommittee meets this Friday afternoon to decide the fate of the $4.5 million for the Green House at Stadium Place which is proposed in the Governors FY 2010 capital budget.

I had the interetsting experience of testifying before both of these committees. The Senate committee started exactly on time and had us in and out of there in under 5 minutes (a good sign I'm told) - special thanks to Senator McFadden for his supportive comments at the conclusion of our time. Meanwhile the House Committee peppered us with insightful and challeging questions which we aced (I hope).

I will keep you posted as the week progresses!