County To Draw Over $2 Billion In State Funding

Alsobrooks Administration: Several Top FY24 Priorities Can Be Addressed As A Result Of 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session Gains

Several pieces of legislation passed the Maryland legislative session that support key priorities for Prince George’s County and on April 13, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that the County secured $2.1 billion in State aid during the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session, which ended on Monday, April 10. In addition, the County stands to benefit from the passage of several key pieces of legislation as a result of the work of the County’s House and Senate Delegations.

“I’m proud that we have wrapped up another successful legislative session in Annapolis, delivering on promises we made to raise the quality of life for Prince Georgians,” said Alsobrooks. “The funding we secured and legislation we passed go hand-in-hand with the people-centered investments we are making in our FY 2024 proposed budget, providing critical services for our residents while growing our commercial tax base to increase revenues long-term. I want to thank our County Delegation for their hard work on behalf of our residents, as well as State House and Senate leadership and Governor Wes Moore for their partnership and support.”

Going into the 2023 legislative session, some of the County Executive’s top priorities included economic development, infrastructure improvements, and healthy and safe communities. The County was able to secure $50.7 million to support continued transit-oriented development in New Carrollton. The State funding will build on County and federal investments in New Carrollton, helping with pedestrian and bicycle-friendly infrastructure improvements, stormwater/environmental infrastructure improvements, and modernization of the train station. 

In addition, the County was able to secure $12 million to help demolish the old Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, with $5 million preauthorized for next year. The demolition of the old hospital will help unlock $1 billion in mixed-use development in Cheverly. For the Blue Line Corridor, the County was able to secure $8 million from the State to create developable parcels in Largo.

The County also focused on supporting the funding requests of County hospitals to improve access to healthcare. $27 million will help continue construction of the new cancer center at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center is receiving $6 million for the construction of a new tower for obstetrical care and $500,000 to renovate the Behavioral Health Emergency Department. MedStar Southern Maryland is receiving $2 million to support the construction of additional floors and bed space.

Funding was secured by Prince George’s County and key pieces of legislation passed during the 2023 legislative session in the areas of:

Education, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Housing, Healthy & Safe Communities, and Legislation.