Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Subcabinet
Lt. Governor Brown Lauds BRAC, Technical and Cybersecurity Job Creation During Remarks at MACO Annual Conference
Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown delivered opening remarks before a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Panel at the annual conference of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO). During his address, Brown focused on the job opportunities available to Marylanders because of BRAC and other federal developments. Brown also applauded the many contributions local government leaders have made in the state’s efforts to prepare for BRAC.
2009 Legislative Accomplishments
- Included Maryland as a member of the interstate compact, easing the school transfer process for military children.
- Extended the 10-year life of a BRAC Zone and the amount of time local jurisdictions have to designate properties as BRAC Zone eligible.
- Funded $1 million for MHEC BRAC Higher Education Grants, distributed to state universities and colleges.
Op-ed published in the Gazette by Lt. Governor Brown: Easing the BRAC transition in Bethesda.
“Two years ago, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions tasked our state with a new responsibility. We have taken on an expanded role as a national leader in our homeland defense.”
–Lt. Governor Brown
What's New
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown Applauding Governor's Office for Children on Work to End Childhood Hunger 11.20.09
- Lt. Governor Brown Announces New Campaign for Veteran Services 11.10.09
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown on Tragedy at Ft. Hood 11.6.09
- Lt. Governor Brown Honored by Women's Law Center 11.3.09
- Lt. Governor Brown, Sec. Colmers, Hospital Administrators Join to Launch Hospital Hand Hygiene Collaborative 11.3.09
- Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Maryland Food Bank and KFC Raise Awareness to End Hunger in Maryland 10.20.09