February 3rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

It was the day before Christmas Eve that U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced that they had secured $35.6 million in direct federal funding for local projects in Western Maryland. The earmarks are part of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation and will encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities. Cardin tells WCBC News that enhancing public safety remains a priority and funding will go towards  emergency operations center upgrades for Allegany County; and emergency radio equipment for the Garrett County Emergency Operations Center…