Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office November 2026

Keeping BARC great — for now. Federal judge rules for Beltsville

As you know, Delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, and I are doing everything we can to protect the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, its employees, and its land. The coalition, including the State of Maryland, that has gathered to protect the facility has won a hard-fought victory: a federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s plans to close the BARC until at least December 11. In his order, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria found the federal government is “almost certainly” using funds in ways Congress didn’t contemplate when it appropriated them. If the administration wishes to reorganize BARC facilities, it will have to seek Congressional approval in 2027. As of now, this means that the BARC will remain open and operational. We will continue to do all we can to protect our federal employees here in Beltsville.

Want to get paid to clear snow?

Our community needs you. Do you or someone you know want to work as winter weather professionals? The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking dedicated vendors working as heavy equipment operators and snowplow drivers for this upcoming winter season. Vendor registration is open through February 2027. Please go to dpwt.mypgc.us for more information.

Maryland Transit Administration Hiring Police

The Maryland Transit Administration is hiring new police officers! Eligible candidates have at least a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, must be 21 years old prior to graduation from the police academy and must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. The MTA hosts One-Day Tryout sessions twice each month in Baltimore to test physical and mental agility. Go to mta.maryland.gov/open-recruitment-mta-police-department to fill out an application and get next steps.

Maryland Launches New Job Training Search Website

The Moore-Miller administration has unveiled a new website that connects Marylanders with job training programs, adult education opportunities, career schools and pathways, and workforce development programs across the state. Currently, over 900 different opportunities from all over Maryland are listed on the site, with plans to continue to update and expand the list. Industries listed include hospitality, cyber and IT, construction, and transportation. You can take a look for yourself at benefits.maryland.gov/home/#/job-training. Search results include current contact information for training providers, and training providers can update their information by emailing TrainingDatabase.List@maryland.gov.

PGCPS School Bus Routes

My office has been closely monitoring ongoing reports of delayed or cancelled Prince George’s County Public Schools buses. We have confirmed with PGCPS that they have altered some bus routes, which may lead to morning pick-ups being earlier than previously expected. If you have questions, please contact PGCPS’s transportation office at 301-952-6570 or bushelp@pgcps.org. You may also contact our office if you have any concerns.

Need help with your water bill?

WSSC offers a number of different assistance programs for Prince George’s County consumers, including credits, bill adjustments, and help with leakage repairs. To find out which programs you are eligible for, please visit wsscwater.com/assistance. If you are interested in the Customer Assistance Program, which may provide a credit of up to $319, you can contact the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services at (301) 909-6300 or pgcdss.energy@maryland.gov.