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Governor Moore joins veteran entrepreneurs during 2023 Military Small Business Appreciation Breakfast

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered the keynote address to more than 100 former and current military personnel during the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs 2023 Military Small Business Appreciation Breakfast. The event, co-hosted by Prince George’s Community College, honored the significant contributions of Maryland’s veteran community to the state’s economy. “Thank you to our […]

Gunpowder VFW burglarized, riding mower stolen

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Gunpowder VFW is asking for the public’s help after their property was burglarized on Thursday night. Officials with Gunpowder VFW Post #10067 on Ebenezer Road in Middle River say the thieves stole their riding mower and five gallons of gasoline. The riding mower is a Yellow Cub Cadet “zero-turn” lap bar model. The serial number is shown […]

Governor Moore announces $2.7 million in financial support for six small, minority, and veteran-owned Maryland businesses

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Commerce this week announced that six small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses have been approved for a total of nearly $2.7 million in financial assistance to support business growth in Maryland. The funding comes in the forms of loans and lines of credit through two state programs—the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small […]

Governor Moore testifies in support of Keep Our Heroes Home Act

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday testified in support of The Keep Our Heroes Home Act, presented as House Bill 554 before the House Ways and Means Committee, marking the first time a sitting governor has testified in support of a bill since 2014. The act is a major component of the governor’s legislative agenda to support veterans and their […]

Glen Burnie veteran is Maryland’s newest lottery millionaire

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—An Anne Arundel County resident paid attention when he had a lucky feeling about the number 43. He didn’t have a clue as to how that particular number would play out for him other than knowing 43 would play a key role in a big Maryland Lottery win. When he bought a $20 Show Me $1,000,000! instant ticket, the […]

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Maryland Department of Health launches program to reduce suicides among service members, veterans

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced the launch of the Trained Military Assistance Provider (TMAP) Program, a new initiative to reduce suicides and increase lethal-means safety for service members and veterans. Developed by the Maryland Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families, this training is free to all Maryland-based primary care staff. The […]

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Governor Hogan welcomes ‘Hogan’ the VetDog to State House in Annapolis [VIDEO]

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan recently welcomed the newest member of the state of Maryland’s partnership with America’s VetDogs to the State House in Annapolis. Named as a surprise tribute to the state’s commitment to helping wounded veterans, ‘Hogan’ is currently being trained by incarcerated individuals at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown as part of an innovative partnership between America’s VetDogs and […]

Governor Hogan announces Operation Green Light to honor Maryland veterans

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs […]