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All MTA Members: With early voting in Maryland beginning Thursday, October 25, 2018 – November 1, 2018 and Election Day November 6th, it is an important time to reach out to your candidates for State Senator and House of Delegates.  Whether by phone, email or letter, the MTA suggests asking your Senator or Delegate the … Continued

The Maryland Troopers Association Executive Board and Lodge Presidents met Tuesday, October 16, 2018, for their monthly meeting.  Also present were Byron B. Warnken and Rebecca L. Smith, Attorneys for the MTA, and P. J. Hogan and John Bohanan of Cornerstone Government Affairs, lobbyists for the MTA.  Foremost on everyone’s minds was the Temporary Restraining … Continued

The following information was obtained from the Department of Budget and Management Employee Benefits Division:  In response to the Court Order issued October 10th, prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents will extend beyond December 31, 2018.  This means impacted retirees do not have to enroll in the Medicare Part D Plan for … Continued

Below is a link to a story about Retired Lt. Elwood Stacy, the last surviving member of the 30th MSP Academy Class.  The story was written by Lt. Stacy’s daughter Diane. http://news.maryland.gov/msp/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/10/Impact-October-2018.pdf

As promised, the MTA is committed to keeping their members up to date on news about the prescription drug issue facing many of our retired members.  ASCME posted the following on Facebook: Attention Maryland Public Employees! This is a great day for retirees- a temporary injunction has been granted against the State of Maryland in … Continued

The MTA has a part-time Benefits Coordinator position available.  The position is three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with some flexibility.  The primary responsibility of the position is to maintain and update the membership database and files, process life insurance claims, and assist the Board of Directors with minor tasks involving membership information.   … Continued

Last night, Jay Diggs and I attended a fundraising event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for several candidates.  We had the honor of speaking with Governor Larry Hogan, Delegate Joe Cluster and several others.  We had a chance to discuss our concerns regarding the retiree prescription changes with both candidates.  Governor Hogan and Delegate Cluster both said they … Continued

The MTA Office Staff will be attending the National Trooper’s Coalition picnic in Dewey Beach, DE.  Due to travel and vacation, the MTA Store and Office will be closed September 12th, 13th, and 14th.  The Office will reopen on Monday, September 17th.  As always Executive Director Norman can be reached at 443-789-0905.