July 24, 2008
Sun archive: Md. lawmakers tackle BRAC
United front on BRAC favored
Local leaders say they favor a coordinated approach to planning for the thousands of military jobs expected to come to Maryland in the next few years -- as long as it doesn't mean giving up too many of their own priorities.
City presents its BRAC proposals
Aiming to pull in newcomers expected to be shifted to Maryland as part of the nation's military base realignment process, Baltimore officials formally presented a plan yesterday to beef up local services and infrastructure.
Brown's BRAC message to local officials: Think regionally
To prepare for the thousands of jobs coming to Maryland from a national military base realignment, local governments must be prepared to give up their top priorities for roads, schools and other infrastructure improvements in favor of projects that are most important to the region, Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown said yesterday.
City asks state's help on BRAC
Looking to attract a share of the defense workers expected to stream into Maryland in the next few years with the military base realignment, Baltimore officials urged the state yesterday to expand commuter rail service, upgrade a key highway gateway to the city and help with neighborhood revitalization.
Cecil appeals for help on BRAC
Cecil County officials appealed yesterday for state help in handling some of the growth expected to spill into the county as military base realignment brings thousands of defense jobs to nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Md. bids for aid on BRAC growth
With tens of thousands of new workers expected in the next five years, Maryland's representatives in Congress are trying to loosen the first federal dollars to help local communities cope with military base expansion in the state.
Ruppersberger seeks $74 million for BRAC
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is seeking $74 million for local projects in the fiscal 2008 federal budget, mostly for roads, mass transit and other infrastructure to accommodate growth at Maryland military bases, he said yesterday.
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Do you have questions for Sun reporters about the base realignment process, what it means for Maryland or how it will affect your community? Send an email with your question, name and where you live to brac@baltimoresun.com; selected responses will be posted online. • Previous questions and responses |
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Sun archive: Md. lawmakers tackle BRAC
Sun coverage of Maryland's BRAC planning efforts, including the creation of a task force led by Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown. Sun archive: Base realignment announced Archived Sun coverage of the Defense Department's 2005 recommendations for closure of military facilities and the projected impact on the region. |