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Governor Moore announces $27 million in device investment to improve internet access for underserved households across Maryland

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the award of more than 133,000 laptops to 27 local governments and their partners for distribution to underserved households in communities across Maryland. The $27.2 million investment through the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connected Devices Program is part of an effort to ensure Marylanders have the technology required to access reliable, high-speed internet. “These […]

Governor Moore announces $69 million in federal funds to support affordable high-speed internet access for unserved Marylanders

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced $69 million in federal funding for two new programs to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband, the two programs, Home Stretch for Public Housing and Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, are expected to provide internet access […]

Governor Moore announces $4 million comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits pilot program

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $4 million in grants to six jurisdictions for repairs that will enable nearly 300 homes to proceed with comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits. The funds will be deployed through a new pilot program that integrates the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s energy efficiency programs and rehabilitation programs, providing the repairs necessary to […]

Governor Moore launches Maryland ActNow campaign to close digital divide

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, to further close the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign […]

County Executive Olszewski, Comcast announce rural broadband expansion to cover 99% of unserved northern Baltimore County residences

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday joined Comcast to announce a new $7.4 million grant from the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program, which will support the expansion of high-speed broadband service to 450 additional homes in rural areas in northern Baltimore County. In combination with prior grant-funded expansion efforts and ongoing strong […]

Governor Moore announces $15 million available for small business relief

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a $15 million commitment to minority-led small business lender Lendistry to provide relief to Maryland small businesses. The commitment is the latest investment through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, through which Maryland is deploying up to $198 million in federal relief. “As the first Community Development Fund Institution to begin offering loans […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to establish the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact. “Today we are making it clear that we are eager to work with anyone who is ready to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “From local leaders to nonprofits and philanthropists, we are going to ensure […]

Baltimore County to receive over $7 million in grants to expand broadband access

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. The Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program made 35 awards to Internet Service Providers and […]

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