Eligible students must be District 47 residents and attend a college or university in Maryland. These scholarships can be used for either undergraduate or graduate study. The application and all supporting documents were due by April 27, 2012. We will let all students know their awards by mid-June. Good luck!
Scholarship Application

Sen. Victor Ramirez is fighting to put contractors behind bars that are maintaining illegal working conditions for poor laborers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Laborers are being exposed to toxins such as lead, asbestos, etc. working without proper protections or decontamination areas, and so much more.

"The law will not only help to crack down on repeat offenders but also help the state better track domestic violence data because the crime recorded on an offender's record would be domestic violence assault rather than assault, said state Sen. Victor Ramirez (D-Dist. 47) of Cheverly, a sponsor of the legislation."

Calling the September 14th primary “potentially the most important election for Prince George’s County in decades,” the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) based its endorsements on “the issues, vision, character, experience, voting record” and candidates’ history of support, according to FOP 89 President Vince Canales.

“Through his efforts in Annapolis of the last eight years, Victor Ramirez has proved to be a leader on public safety issues that affect the working families of Prince George’s County,” said Local 1619 President Andrew Pantelis. “Victor provides strong, honest leadership for Prince George’s County.”

Our very own Dejanee Fennell is featured in this story! She is a rising junior at Morgan State University and our 2012 Legislative Session Intern!

“Victor Ramirez has always made sure the voices of working people are heard” said Jaime Contreras, SEIU State Council President and 32BJ Capital Area Director. “We can count on Ramirez to continue fighting for good jobs and economic opportunity for all.”

Because of low ridership numbers and a more than $190 million deficit, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials are considering eliminating weekend service at the Cheverly and Morgan Boulevard stations in the county and the Deanwood station in Washington, D.C.

wanted to take a chance to remind you quickly about the Maryland Rx Card. As a resident of Maryland, you and your family have access to a statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). This free card will provide you with prescription medication savings of up to 75% at more than 56,000 pharmacies across the country including Safeway, Giant, CVS, Target, Walgreens, and many more.