WINTER is coming, and this may help you to be better PREPARED

Following the death of a family on the Eastern Shore after their utilities were turned off, the State of Maryland has come up with a new notification process that utilities must follow.

As we strive for a softer more, gentler world, now and then we see something that gives us hope.  I read that effective immediately the utility company MUST take a different approach in notifying their customers when preparing to turn off their utilities.

Maryland - Shut-off not allowed from November to March. Another program offered by the Utility Service Protection Program is payment plans for low-income customers that provide shut-off protection to low-income customers year-round. If a household member has a serious medical condition, disconnection of their service will be delayed for 30 additional days. The customer is required to enter into a payment plan for this to take effect. Terminations are suspended for 55 days when people apply for federal government energy assistance plans.

PLEASE take a moment to learn more about how this new process came about and share it with your neighbor.  Although you may never need the new process of notification, someone you know will need it.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARYLAND UTILITIES

Data based:  yes

Protection Dates:  November 1 - March 31

Temperature based:  yes

Temperature:  Gas and electric companies must check the 72-hour weather forecast before disconnecting a customer for nonpayment. If the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees or lower during the winter protection dates or 95 degrees or higher at any time of the year, the utility cannot turn off the power.

Seasonal Policy:  The utility must provide an affidavit to the Commission that disconnect will not endanger the health of any household member.

Other:  Utility Service PRoteection Program payment plans for low-income customers provide shut-off protection year-round.  If a household member has a serious medication condition, certified by a doctor, disconnection is delayed for 30 additional days.  The customer is required to enter  into a  payment plan.  Terminations are suspended for 55 days when people apply for federal energy assistance.

PUC/PSC Contacts:  Consumer Line: 410-767-8000 (Baltimore) OR 800492-0474  tty 800-201-7165

Consumer FAQ/Bill of Rights:  http://webapp.psc.state.md.us/Intranet/psc/faq_new.cfm

Complaint Form:  http://webapp.psc.state.md.us/Intranet/info/complaintfront_new.cfm

Frequently asked question may be answered on this link (copy and paste in address line): 

 http://webapp.psc.state.md.us/Intranet/psc/faq_new.cfm

Termination of Prince George's County Head Start Program - County Executive Baker Speaks OUT

County Executive News

Posted on: August 18, 2016

Statement of Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III:

Despite Notification of Termination of the Prince George’s County Public Schools Head Start Program

Head Start Program will start on time on August 29, 2016

Upper Marlboro, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III released this statement following notification by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that Prince George’s County Head Start program grant has been terminated as a consequence of deficiencies that were not corrected in a timely manner:

“I am angry and extremely disappointed at the recent news that the grant for the Prince George’s County Head Start Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been terminated. I have asked Dr. Maxwell to address this matter immediately and I have confidence that he and the Board of Education will ensure that the families of the 932 children in the program do not lose this valuable and important educational service. The acts that are documented in the report from Head Start are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our school system

Head Start was designed to provide a nurturing learning environment for early learners and our school system must ensure that the students we are entrusted to protect are safe. This report demonstrates that there are teachers and other school professionals in our school system who did not understand the sacred nature of their responsibility. It is my understanding that Dr. Maxwell has dealt with them swiftly, as well as addressed this situation with the entire Prince George’s County Public Schools Head Start staff. We must rid the system of those who do not take their responsibility seriously.

As a result of this situation, I have assigned members of my senior staff to work with Prince George’s County Public Schools to resolve this matter and restore funding to this extremely critical program. I also want to assure the families in our Head Start Program that school will start on August 29 as scheduled and that your child will be nurtured and provided with an excellent head start to their education. We absolutely take the protection and care of your child as our most important duty.”

Mount Rainier Elementary School has a new Principal lMs. Jennifer Till

Great meetings this week with Mount Rainier Elementary School’s new principal Ms.  Jennifer Till.    I am looking forward to a great relationship with her.  Based on our meeting, I know our children are going to have a fantastic school year.

Please take a few minutes to welcome her to Mount Rainier  and offer her your support. 

Jennifer Till Principal
email: jennifer.till@pgcps.org

4011 32nd Street • Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Office 301-985-1810 • Fax 301-760-3669

School Hours
7:45am - 1:55pm

I am so excited to be part of the Mt. Rainier family as your new principal.  Mt. Rainier Elementary enjoys a rich history of academic and cultural excellence that is a direct result of the partnerships between the school staff and parents who provide a diversity of experiences for the students.  I am honored to continue these partnerships and traditions through building relationships with students, parents, and staff. 

I consider myself a lifelong learner and live by the philosophy my mother instilled in me at a young age: education is the key to success.  I earned my Bachelors of Science in Education with a concentration in Biology from the Millersville University of Pennsylvania and my Master's degree in Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University.  I began my career as an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools 20 years ago and held many different teaching and leadership positions over those years as a sixth and eighth-grade science teacher, team leader, department chairperson, staff development teacher, and assistant principal.

I currently live in Hanover, Maryland with my husband, Bill.  In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with my friends and family.  I especially like to visit Florida so that I can spend time with my Mom and Stepdad in the warm weather!  I am a huge Detroit Red Wings fan and love watching hockey games. 

 As your principal, by primary focus will be to create a safe and welcoming environment that maximizes academic achievement and social-emotional development for every student; all the while maintaining positive relationships with students, families, and staff.  I am deeply honored to be your new principal and look forward to serving the Mount. Rainier Elementary School Community. 

Thomas Stone Elementary School has a new Principal, Dr. Ashanti Foster

Great meetings this week newThomas Stone Elementary School principal, Dr. Ashanti Foster.  I am looking forward to a great relationship with her.  Based on our meeting, I know our children are going to have a fantastic school  year.

Thomas Stone Elementary is fortunate to have Dr. Ashanti M. Foster, NBCT as its new  principal 

Thomas Stone Elementary School

4500 34th Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

P: 301-985-1890

F: 301-927-1153

http://www1.pgcps.org/thomasstone/

"ONE VISION: BUILDING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STRONG CHARACTER"

Top 5 Strengths: Developer, Strategic, Relator, Responsibility, Restorative

Please take a  few minutes to welcome her to Mount Rainier, and  offer your support.

Here is the letter that  was sent out to introduce Dr. Foster. 

June 10, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians: 

I am writing to announce that Dr. Ashanti Foster has been appointed as the next principal for Thomas S. Stone Elementary School.  Dr. Foster brings a wealth of knowledge to our school.  Dr. Foster leaves a position as the Academic Dean and AVID Coordinator at Oxon Hill Middle School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She is an AVID national staff developer, presenter, and author. 

She received her primary and secondary education in Prince George’s County before becoming an honors student at Morgan State University. There she earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education and served in various leadership roles including marching band. She attended Bowie State University for her Master’s Degree in Secondary Education while beginning her career as a Prince George’s County School educator. 

Dr. Foster served as a middle school reading language arts teacher, AVID elective teacher for 11 years and, at that time, achieved National Board Certification in 2010. After becoming Academic Dean in 2012, she earned her terminal degree in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. 

Her passion for community leadership shows in her roles as Girl Scout troop leader, Cub Scout Den Leader, and Parent Teacher Association officer. These roles allow her to foster visions for success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for the support given to our students and staff.  Your partnership makes Thomas S. Stone Elementary a great school that will continue for years to come. 

PGCPS was committed to finding an administrator who will continue to build on our success.  The county wants Dr. Foster to continue the positive culture we have all worked to create. 

Educationally 

Yours, Chris A. Mills 

Instructional Director

Prince George's County District 1 -- Supporting Municipalities

District 1 Station – Hyattsville, Maryland

District 1 Station - Hyattsville

5000 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 66502

Contact:  301-699-2630

Mount Rainier Maryland gets back up support from Prince George’s County District 1

District 1 Commander: Major William Alexander
District 1 Assistant Commander: Captain Rosa Guixens

District 1 is located in the northwestern region of the County and bordered to the southwest by Washington, DC and to the northwest by Montgomery County.

Municipalities served by District 1  include:

Bladensburg

Berwyn Heights

Cottage City

Colmar Manor

Brentwood

North Brentwood

Mount Rainier

Greenbelt

Cheverly

Riverdale Park

University Park

College Park

New Carrollton

Edmonston

Hyattsville

All residents of District 1 are encouraged to participate in meetings held to discuss public safety issues with the community such as:

District 1's Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) meets at 6:30 pm, monthly at the District Station, 5000 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD.

District 1's Coffee Club meets at 9 pm every Wednesday, (except the summer months when meetings are held every other Wednesday) at Jason’s Deli, 7356 Baltimore Avenue, College Park.

Prince George's County has gone polystyrene (commonly referred to as "Styrofoam") FREE!

Lots  of new laws affecting how we do business and how we live harmoniously with our environment.

Just in case you have not been keeping up, I am sharing with you one of those laws in hopes that you will review it and start applying it to your everyday life.

Here is what has changed:

Starting July 1, 2016, polystyrene (commonly referred to as "Styrofoam"), polystyrene loose fill packaging (also known as "packing peanuts") and other foam articles are not permitted for sale or use in Prince George's County.

Why the Ban?

To reduce the amount of polystyrene waste entering the landfill and local waterways, the County is requiring the use of non-foam food packaging products that are environmentally-friendly and for everyone to be "Foam Free in PGC."

Examples of Single-Use Foam Packaging that Cannot be Sold or Used

Food containers

Hot and cold beverage cups

The Law Does Not Apply To:

Food and beverages filled and sealed in foam containers prior to receipt by the food service business

Foam packaging for raw, uncooked or butchered meat, fish, poultry or seafood for off-premises consumption

What Can be Used or Sold?

There are many non-foam food packaging alternatives. Some examples include recyclable and compostable containers that are rigid plastic or paper-based. View a list of vendors that offer alternative and compliant products.

Who is Affected?

Businesses located in Prince George's County that sell or use foam products to provide food or beverages at any time are regulated by the ban. (Including, but not limited to the following.)

Cafes and delicatessens

Cafeterias

Coffee shops

Convenience stores

Discount stores

Dollar stores

Fast food restaurants

Food carts or trucks

Full and limited-service restaurants

Pack and ship stores

Retailers and wholesalers selling disposable dishware, storage containers, packing materials and polystyrene products

Shippers

Supermarkets and grocery stores

Enforcement

Warnings will be issued for the first violation.

A $250 fine will be issued for the second violation and a $1,000 fine for the third violation within a 12 month period.

Each day a violation exists is a separate offense.

Questions?

DoE is here to help!

Need more information on being "Foam Free in PGC" or have additional questions not answered above? You may contact DoE Citizen Service Specialist Aaron Herbert at (301) 883-6210 or view the "Foam Free in PGC" FAQ.

Download the "Foam Free in PGC" frequently asked questions (PDF) 

Help Spread the Word

Share information about being "Foam Free in PGC" with this informative handout that explains the law, examples of foam packaging that cannot be sold or used, and which businesses are affected.

Thank you for helping to reduce waste and save our environment.

DEGRADED CELLULAR SERVICE FROM SPRINT IMPACTING 9-1-1 CALLS SPRINT SERVICE IMPACTING 9-1-1 CELLULAR CALLS

Homeland Security News

Posted on: August 16, 2016

DEGRADED CELLULAR SERVICE FROM SPRINT IMPACTING 9-1-1 CALLS

SPRINT SERVICE IMPACTING 9-1-1 CELLULAR CALLS

Bowie, MD – Citizens in the Metropolitan Washington area utilizing cell phone service on the Sprint network are reporting problems contacting their local 9-1-1 centers. Prince George’s County Public Safety Communications (9-1-1 Center) has confirmed that the Sprint outage is affecting service in the County. Sprint is aware of the issue and is working diligently to restore 9-1-1 network services. 

This is a Sprint cellular provider problem NOT a problem at Prince Georges County 9-1-1.

Until Sprint 9-1-1 services are completely restored, please help us to minimize the impact of the outage:

• Do not contact 9-1-1 to test your cell phone or for any reason other than to report an emergency.

• Contact 9-1-1 immediately if you have an emergency.

 If you are unable to reach 9-1-1 via a Sprint cell phone you should: 

• Use a cell phone with a different service provider to call 9-1-1 if available.
• Use a wired phone to call 9-1-1 if available.
• Call or go to your local police or fire station to report an emergency if it is close by.
• Flag down a police officer or firefighter to report an emergency. 

Prince George’s County Public Safety Communications staff will continue to work closely with Sprint representatives as they work to repair their network services as soon as possible.

We appreciate the cooperation of our citizens as we work through this critical time and we will ensure that timely notification is provided when the problem is resolved. Citizens are encouraged to direct any questions or concerns to their Sprint provider.

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FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES and a whole lot more!

Mark your calendars for AUGUST 27, 2016 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm for the FIRST FAITH-BASED community event. School supplies will be available, health mobile, and a host of other community services. (Greater Rock Creek, Antioch, Buffalo, Saint John's and several other churches are making this happen in Mount Rainier.)

Want to be a part of this event, please contact me at mayormiles@gmail.com. You may volunteer, make a donation, help get the word out or whatever YOU are led to bring to the table.

Watch this site for more details.

Community Meeting on Race Relations, Policing, and Mount Rainier

A community meeting on community relations (racism, policing, etc.) has been called for WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016, at 7:00 pm at the Joe's Movement Emporium. 

As a resident, employee or someone that is concerned about this issue, I am inviting you to come out, and speak out on these matters. Some of you can talk about this based on your experiences here in Mount Rainier.

I am also ASKING that you invite your friends who know about these issues, have some concerns about these issues or just want to make Mount Rainier a better place to live to come out and let your voices be heard.

This community meeting will not be a one-time gathering. It is my goal that we continue this dialogue and that it leads to REAL CHANGE in our community. Working together, we CAN DO IT!

Don't forget to make copies and pass it on to your neighbors and other Mount Rainier residents.

Looking forward to seeing you on WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016, at 7:00 pm. Child care is being provided for FREE so that you may actively participate.

Mount Rainier residents are INVITED to talk with their police!

A lot is happening across America with regards to race, race relations, police, community safety, and the quality of life in America.

I am thankful that I live in Mount Rainier where we are willing to talk about our feelings, race relations and a host of other issues that affect our day-t-to-day lives.

To keep our communications open, the Mount Rainier Police Department, Joe's Movement Emporium and a number of other residents are hosting a "Conversation with the Community & Police on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

ALL are INVITED and WELCOME to come out and participate. Bring a friend or neighbor.

Please share this on your Facebook page.

DON'T LET THE HEAT GET YOU TODAY!

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for all areas of the county. Heat Index Values 100-105 are expected, with the highest values occurring from 12 noon to 8 P M.  These values indicate the level of discomfort felt by high temperatures. This email contains important emergency recommendations

Signs of Illness

The Prince George’s Office of Emergency Management recommends these CDC Guidelines for extreme heat:

Signs of Heat Exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold/pale/clammy skin, fast/weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler location, lie down and loosen clothing while applying wet cloths to as much of your body as possible, sip water.

A more severe illness, Heat Stroke is caused by high body temperatures (above 103° F) and includes symptoms such as hot, red, dry or moist skin, as well as rapid and strong pulse. If you or someone else experience these symptoms, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY, this is a medical emergency. Move the person to a cooler environment, reduce their body temperature with cool cloths or even a bath. 

Cooling Centers

2016 M-NCPPC Cooling Center Locations Open to the General Public

The following permanent Cooling Center Locations will be open to the General Public.  Weekday Hours of Operation (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.); During weekend hours, residents are encouraged to call the facility to confirm hours of operation.  All centers will offer a cooling area with seating anytime temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher.

Baden Community Center - 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine

301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030

Bladensburg Community Center Park - 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg

301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512; Información en español: 301-445-4509

Cedar Heights Community Center Park - 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant 301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768

College Park Community Center Park and Soccer Complex - 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park 301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512

Glassmanor Community Center Park - 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill

301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030

Glenarden / Theresa Banks Complex - 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden

301-772-3151; TTY 301-218-6768

Hillcrest Heights Community Center Park - 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills 301-505-0897

John E. Howard Community Center Park - 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights

301-735-3340; TTY 301-218-6768

Kentland Community Center Park - 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover

301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512

Langley Park Community Center - 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville

301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512

Largo/Perrywood/Kettering Community Park School Center - 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768

Marlow Heights Community Center Park - 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030

North Brentwood Community Center Park - 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood 301-864-0756; TTY 301-445-4512

Oakcrest Community Park School Center - 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard, Capitol Heights 301-736-5355; TTY 301-218-6768

Patuxent Community Center - 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro

301-780-7577; TTY 301-203-6030

Peppermill Village Community Center Park - 610 Hill Road, Landover

301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768

Prince George's Plaza Community Center - 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville

301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512

Rollingcrest/Chillum Community Center Park - 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum

301-853-2005; TTY 301-445-4512

Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex - 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington 301-749-4160, TTY 301-203-6030

Suitland Community Park School Center - 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville

301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030

Temple Hills Community Center Park - 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills

301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030

Vansville Community Center - 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville

301-937-6621; TTY 301-445-4512

  

Senior Centers

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs

301-449-0490 – open until 4:30 pm weekdays; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Closed Sundays 

Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel 

301-206-3350 – closed Sundays

John E. Howard Senior Activity Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights

301-735-2400 – open until 3:30 pm weekdays and closed weekends

Senior residents and their families are also encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services Administration on Aging at (301) 265-8450 for information and/or assistance.

Proposers/Sponsors: Derrick Leon Davis, Dannielle Glaros, Deni L. Taveras, Todd Turner SPONSORS of BILL to Expand County Council

As your attention is drawn to an issue that has and will continue to plague our society takes center stage, OUR COUNTY COUNCIL is moving forward to passing a bill that will expand the current COUNTY COUNCIL from  the current NINE (9) to ELEVEN (11).

The PUBLIC hearing on this bill is scheduled for TODAY, July 11, 2016, at 7pm, at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro, MD.  If you cannot attend this hearing, PLEASE contact your County Council representative.  To make sure that you are heard, CONTACT all of them.  Their names and email addresses are listed at the end of this post.

My constituents that have contacted me are totally opposed to this bill.  Their position, which is the same as mine, is that this is another attempt by those sitting on the current County Council to extend their power and influence beyond what has been provided by the County Charter.

They would find the bill less offensive had those currently sitting not be eligible to run for the two new positions; that the County Council had not increased their salaries to more than $100,000; had the current sitting Council brought their recommendations to their constituents before taking self-serving actions to promote and pass the bill; had there been no County budgetary deficits, layoffs, etc.; or attempts to  increase county taxes by 15% under the pretense of improving education.  In addition, my constituents would like to know where would the funding come from to pay for two new council positions' salaries, benefits, staff, salaries, and other amenities that come with the positions.

CB-040-2016    Draft No. 1

Type:

Council Bill

Status:

Third Reading

Meeting Body

County Council

Meeting Date

7/11/2016

Effective date:

Title:

AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 301, 303, AND 307A, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Sections 301, 303 and 307A of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide for the election of two additional members to the County Council, to provide for the additional members to be elected at large and to provide for the eligibility of at-large members of the Council.

Proposers/Sponsors:

Derrick Leon Davis, Dannielle Glaros, Deni L. Taveras, Todd Turner

Code sections:

CHARTER-0301 - Composition., CHARTER-0303 - Election., CHARTER-0307A - Term Limitation.

Attachments:

1. B2016040, 2. CB-40-2016 AIS, 3. CB-40-2016 Report

Contact:

Colette Gresham, Legislative Officer

There are no good reasons for this bill beyond extending the terms of current term-limited county councilmembers  and another way to circumvent the will of the people  whom each of you were elected to serve!

EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR SITTING COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Deni Taveras ,
councildist6@co.pg.md.us,
"Davis, Derrick L." ,
"Glaros, Dannielle M." ,
Councilman Lehman ,
district4@co.pg.md.us,
"Harrison, Andrea C." ,
Karen Toles ,
Councilman Patterson ,
mfranklin1@co.pg.md.us

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Malinda Miles
Mayor, Mount Rainier

Chair, MML 2015 HEPAC Committee
President of WINGS. 2015

Past President of PGCMA

Past President of MMA

Past President of MBMA

Former MML Board Member

Former Member MML Executive Committee

Past Chair MML Communications Committee

CHANGES IN MARYLAND LAWS that you need to know about!

Information provided by Delegate Jimmy Tarlau (47th Legislative District)

New Laws That Take Effect in MD this Month

There were hundreds of bills that passed the MD legislature this year. Here are some of the most significant laws that take effect this month.

Minimum Wage – It goes up to $8.75 throughout Maryland this month and increases to $9.25 in July 2017. The minimum wage in Prince George’s County is $9.55 and increases to $10.75 in October (in DC it is $11.50).

Retirement Plans – A state-sponsored retirement savings plan goes into effect. IRAs will be created for private sector employees who don’t have access to a workplace savings program with their employer. Employees would need to make the contribution and can opt out of the program. The law applies to employers using an automated payroll system who don’t already offer a retirement program.

Birth and Death Certificates - Cost is reduced from $24 to $10.

Powdered Alcohol – An already existing ban will be extended two years until June 30, 2018.

Teacher Retention – In order to better train new teachers a Teacher Induction, Retention and Advancement Program is established for first-year teachers in challenged schools who will be given 20% more non-teaching time for planning, observation of other teachers and working with experienced teachers. Also a state matching stipend for teachers who hold National Board Certification was increased from $2,000 to $4,000.

Transportation – MD will have a new scoring system to prioritize transportation projects. Hopefully, this will take some of the politics out of decision making on which projects to fund.

Gas Tax – Increased by nine-tenths of a cent to 33.5 cents. This is an automatic increase as a result of legislation passed in 2011. The gas tax each year is adjusted to the rate of inflation.

College Students and Voting – Public colleges and universities must add a voter registration link on the home pages of their course registration websites.

College Students in Debt – Students who owe less than $250 to the school cannot be barred from registering for a class.

Fracking (Prince George’s County Law) – Fracking is banned in Prince George’s County.

Program Open Space Funding – $60 million dollars which were taken from the Open Space Program to balance the budget will be returned over the next two years.

Styrofoam Ban (Prince George’s County Law) – Effective July 1, polystyrene (commonly referred to as Styrofoam), polystyrene loose fill packaging (also known as "packing peanuts") and other foam articles are not permitted for sale or use in Prince George's County. The purpose behind the ban is to reduce the amount of polystyrene waste entering the landfill and local waterways. The County requires the use of non-foam food packaging products that are environmentally-friendly.