Governor Moore announces additional employment support for impacted federal workers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and firings, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new streamlined hiring process for four critical state government positions. The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process for Human Resources, Procurement Officers, Accountants, and Fiscal Accounts Technicians. Governor Moore emphasized the initiative’s dual purpose, stating, “Today’s actions mark the […]

Maryland lost 3,500 public sector jobs, added 2,300 private sector jobs in March 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, according to new estimates released this month by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland added 2,300 private sector jobs, but it was not enough to offset the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs. The result was an overall loss of 1,200 jobs in Maryland. The […]

Maryland man pleads guilty in sweeping swatting conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his role in a swatting conspiracy that targeted law enforcement and emergency services across the United States. Owen Jarboe, 19, of Hagerstown, admitted to participating in a swatting scheme from December 2023 to January 18, 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Swatting […]

Maryland, South Korea strengthen aerospace ties on final full day of Governor Moore’s trade mission

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has wrapped up his official visit to South Korea, where he spent the final full day of his international trade and investment mission promoting economic growth and workforce development. Focusing on expanding Maryland’s aerospace technology and engineering industries, the governor and his delegation engaged in a series of high-profile meetings and visits. The highlight of the […]

Maryland teens among least happy in U.S., study

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland teens are among the least happy in the nation, according to a new study. Today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids […]

ICE blasts local authorities after Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with murder, assault arrested in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—An illegal immigrant who was arrested three times for illegally entering the U.S. and was previously deported twice is now back in custody after being released from a Maryland jail, federal authorities announced. Rene Pop-Chub, 32, a Guatemalan national, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 12 in Hyattsville, Maryland, after Prince George’s County Department […]

Maryland electricity customers face rising costs amid PJM grid challenges, report warns

BALTIMORE, MD—Electricity customers in Maryland and across the PJM region are bracing for significant bill increases due to delays in connecting new power generation and surging electricity demand, according to a new report by Synapse Energy Economics. The study (PDF), commissioned by Evergreen Action, highlights a looming cost crisis driven by grid interconnection bottlenecks and calls for urgent reforms to […]

Governors issue joint letter against proposal to disrupt state marketplaces, limit access to health insurance

BALTIMORE, MD—Five governors are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to withdraw a proposed rule they say would disrupt state health insurance marketplaces and limit access to coverage. In a joint letter, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the […]