Governor Wes Moore Maryland Prescription Drugs Announcement 20250313

Governor Moore announces expanded access to affordable prescription drugs through partnership with SIRUM, Good Pill Pharmacy

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to combat rising prescription drug costs, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new partnership this week with SIRUM, the nation’s leading redistributor of surplus medications. This collaboration will leverage SIRUM’s Good Pill pharmacy to provide more affordable medication options to uninsured and underinsured Marylanders. The partnership aims to make a significant impact on the state’s healthcare […]

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Chesapeake Bay region lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost conservation practices

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BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Chesapeake Bay region reintroduced legislation this week to support farmers adopting conservation practices that will improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act proposes five changes to the next Farm Bill to encourage farmers to implement voluntary conservation practices. The Chesapeake Bay Task Force Co-chairs […]

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NOW YOU KNOW: HB 1554 – A Tax Too Far for Maryland’s Businesses, Families, and Retirees

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The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]

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Protecting Baltimore County’s Future: Why we support the Farmland Preservation Act

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The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Baltimore County stands at a crossroads. For nearly six decades, the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) has been a cornerstone of smart land management, preserving our rural landscapes, safeguarding our water supply, and ensuring that development happens where infrastructure can support it. The URDL is the boundary between urbanized […]

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Baltimore County retains coveted ‘triple-A’ bond ratings

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Thursday announced that it has maintained its coveted triple-A bond ratings from Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 30th year in a row the county has achieved this top-tier creditworthiness. This distinction places Baltimore County among a mere 2% of counties nationwide to receive the highest rating from all three agencies. […]

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Councilman Marks sponsors farmland preservation legislation

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The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks. There are about 640 farms in Baltimore County that include 70,400 acres of land. Unfortunately, these properties—many of which have been farmed by generations of Baltimore Countians—are threatened by development, pollution, and industrial uses such as commercial solar facilities. I am sponsoring legislation that aim to protect important elements of […]

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Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Moore’s supplemental budget proposes $300 million increase for Developmental Disabilities Administration

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday released a supplemental budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, outlining adjustments to the previously proposed budget. The supplemental budget focuses on providing additional funding for critical programs, implementing cost-saving measures, and aligning with evolving economic conditions. One of the most significant changes is a nearly $300 million increase in funding for the Developmental Disabilities […]

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Maryland appoints Kelly O. Hayes as interim U.S. Attorney

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney on Monday, March 3, 2025. Before this appointment, Hayes was the Chief of the Southern Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, since 2021. In 2013, Hayes became an Assistant United States Attorney for the District […]

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