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Gov. Moore, Arnold Ventures announce $20 million in grants to support programs that help Maryland youth

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore and the philanthropic organization Arnold Ventures announced Tuesday a combined $20 million in grants to support programs for Maryland’s young people. The grants, part of the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will benefit more than 3,000 youth and students through college initiatives and mentorship programs. This announcement represents the final round of grants in the partnership, […]

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Maryland launches statewide teacher apprenticeship program to address shortage

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday the launch of Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teachers, an initiative designed to expand the educator workforce and create a more affordable path into the profession. The new program, developed in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland State Education Association, and the Maryland Department of Labor, will allow […]

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Goucher College receives $250K in grants to support first-generation students

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TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]

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Governor Moore announces grants to boost ‘smart manufacturing’ in Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]

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Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for park improvements, land conservation in seven Maryland counties

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus, Gov. Moore condemn fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah university event

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus issued a statement Wednesday condemning the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah, attributing the violence to rising political division fueled by the left and calling for national unity against such attacks. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a prominent right-wing youth organization, was shot […]

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Governor Moore recognizes outstanding law enforcement, public safety partnership at Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association Annual Public Safety Conference

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OCEAN CITY, MD—Gov. Wes Moore attended the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association’s annual public safety conference on Monday to honor law enforcement officers from across the state, praising them for their service and partnership in achieving a historic drop in crime. Speaking to more than 350 leaders in law enforcement, Moore said that Maryland has seen […]

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