June 6, 2026

Hoyer Opposes Increased National Airport Traffic

DCA Traffic

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other congressional colleagues in strong opposition to changes to the current high density and perimeter rules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Still Time to Register for NAWCAD Hiring Event

Interested in a career with NAWCAD? The Patuxent Partnership reminds job seekers that the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Southern Maryland’s largest employer and the region’s largest source of STEM jobs, will hold a job fair to fill more than 100 mid-level positions.

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Debt Limit Set; DoD Budget Next

Pentagon

The FY24 defense authorization and budget are moving to the front of Capitol Hill agendas with $886 billion in military appropriations set out for next year. There is already bipartisan support for an anticipated defense supplement, but also a breaking in GOP ranks over how DoD money is spent.

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Water Monitoring at Public Beaches Continues

Beaches

St. Mary’s County Health Department will test the water quality of public beaches in St. Mary’s County during the summer until Labor Day.

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LSM Graduates 15th Executive Program Class

Executive

The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program graduated its 15th class on May 18. The 29 local executives completed a nine-month community leadership development program of monthly full-day discussions of regional issues.

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Nature Programs in Lex Park, Other Locations

Nature

All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Clement’s Island in Colton’s Point, and Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year.

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Showcase Featured Military Academies, ROTC

Hoyer Hosts Military Academy Forum

Maryland Fifth District students interested in applying to a US military academy are encouraged to start the application process during the late spring of their junior year by contacting Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office.

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Registration Continues for Defense Summit

F-35's Gun Pod Trials Completed

Registration continues for The Patuxent Partnership 2023 Defense Summit on Naval Aviation and National Security to be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

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MD Won’t Send Guard to Southern Border

Border

A growing list of Republican leaders are sending their state National Guard soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the US border with Mexico. Gov. Wes Moore (D) said last week that “Maryland’s not doing that. Right now, what Maryland is doing — Maryland is focusing on public safety here. Maryland is focusing on our schools here. Maryland is focusing on the myriad of challenges and the myriad of opportunities that we have here in the state of Maryland … .”

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Program Offers Laptops for Eligible Residents

Laptops

In an effort to advance equal access to technology for St. Mary’s residents, county government will distribute 4,500 HP Chromebooks for free, while supplies last, to local households with an income at or below the national poverty level. Four distribution dates are planned at the Lexington Park Library. Check to see if you qualify.

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