Governor Moore signs Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, Public Health Abortion Grant Program into law

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to bolster the health of the Chesapeake Bay and stimulate economic growth, Governor Wes Moore this week signed the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act into law. This bill represents a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental and economic agenda. The act aims to modernize Maryland’s water quality and monitoring programs, promote regenerative agriculture practices, streamline aquaculture leasing, […]

Governor Wes Moore issues statement on passage of Question 1 in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland voters approved Question 1 in last week’s elections, solidifying abortion availability into the state’s constitution. Question 1 aimed to amend the Maryland Constitution to include a person’s “right to reproductive freedom.” In a statement, Governor Moore said Marylanders have spoken and their will must be honored. “We’ve been clear since Day One of the Moore-Miller Administration that Maryland […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Taxpayers fund full-term abortions in Maryland

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s laws allow abortion for all nine months of pregnancy. For the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, there are no restrictions for abortion. For the last 16 weeks of pregnancy, the minimal restriction requires a medical provider performing the abortion to verify that the pregnant woman would […]

Governor Moore signs bills on abortion, trans healthcare, cannabis

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fourth bill signing. The governor signed legislation pertaining to abortion, trans healthcare, and adult-use cannabis. “Today, we further strengthened our leave no one behind vision by protecting individual freedoms, solidifying reproductive rights, expanding access to healthcare, and creating an adult-use cannabis market that directly benefits those that were disproportionately […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski applauds successful 2023 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday applauded a successful 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session highlighted by the passage of several key Baltimore County legislative priorities and vital capital improvement requests. “Baltimore County residents were winners in this year’s legislative session, and I am thrilled that some of our most important priorities are now on Governor Moore’s desk,” […]

Governor Wes Moore joins 20 states to announce ‘Reproductive Freedom Alliance’

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore joined California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New York […]

Governor Moore, elected officials announce abortion access legislative package for Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, and state legislators announced a comprehensive abortion access legislative package. The bill package will protect private medical information and expand access to abortion services. “As long as I am Governor, our home will be a safe haven for abortion access,” said […]

Olszewski commits to ‘protecting the right of all women to access abortion services’ in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger on Monday issued the following joint statement: Baltimore County is committed to protecting the right of all women, regardless of where they are from, to access reproductive health care and safe abortion services. The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will not participate in or assist in the extradition of […]