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Governor Moore Lt Governor Miller attend Naloxone training session

Governor Moore receives naloxone training at State House, announces $10 million grant awards to address overdose crisis in support of National Recovery Month

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller received a training on overdose response and using the opioid overdose reversal medicine naloxone at the State House. They also recognized September as National Recovery Month and reiterated the administration’s support for increasing access to substance use treatment and recovery services. “Every Marylander has the ability to save a […]

Governor Moore announces $25.5 million for bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim […]

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.25 billion

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Mega Millions jackpot continues its relentless upward march. After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night – the white balls 8, 24, 30, 45 and 61, plus the gold Mega Ball 12 – the estimated jackpot rolls to $1.25 billion ($625.3 million cash) for the next drawing on Friday, August 4, 2023. If won at […]

Governor Moore launches Maryland ActNow campaign to close digital divide

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, to further close the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign […]

Governor Moore announces nearly $1 million in Maryland highway safety grants

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]

Sonic boom shakes homes across Maryland

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The FAA has confirmed that a Cessna crashed in Virginia. UPDATE: BNO News reports that a small plane has crashed in Virginia after flying over Washington D.C., which prompted fighter jets to scramble, causing the sonic boom. The Cessna flew through a “no fly zone” in close proximity to the White House and U.S. Capitol. The plane was […]

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Maryland’s ‘Operation Washout’ results in 95 fugitive arrests

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]

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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 […]