A recent rash of dead horses, at Laurel Park and at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby, paired with stalled racetrack renovation projects present challenges for racing in Maryland.
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The Commissioners presented proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, National Animal Care & Control Week, and National Public Health Week. They also presented a commendation to David Alexander to honor his retirement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
During County Administrator time, the Commissioners took the following action:
Approved the Department of Economic Development’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation for AeroPark Land Site Analysis Services. Learn more about AeroPark at: stmaryscountymd.gov/aeropark Approved the Department of Emergency Services’ request to enter into an ag
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The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee is weighing extensive amendments to a routine bill to establish a new state authority with sweeping powers over Maryland horse racing.
Stymied by skyrocketing costs that have nearly doubled the $375 million estimates for redeveloping Pimlico and Laurel Park race courses, Maryland officials and other interested parties are scrambling to develop an alternative plan that likely would involve shuttering one of the two horse tracks, sources say.