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Governor Wes Moore Bill Signing 20230508

Governor Moore signs economic development legislation promoting commitment to creating an economically competitive Maryland

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fifth bill signing, highlighting the administration’s “commitment to collectively strengthening the state’s diverse assets to create a more economically competitive Maryland,” according to the official press release. The governor signed nearly 200 pieces of legislation into law focused on economic development, state and local taxes, Maryland’s natural resources, transportation, […]

Governor Moore signs bills on abortion, trans healthcare, cannabis

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland man sentenced to prison for threatening Member of Congress

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to federal prison for threatening a Member of Congress. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett on Thursday sentenced Justin Kuchta, 40, of Annapolis, to four months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for threatening to murder a United States Member of Congress. The sentence was announced by Erek L. […]

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Governor Moore proclaims April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday presented a proclamation declaring April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes people who are living with autism and those who advocate on their behalf, and honors the contributions of the autism community. “Individuals with autism have incredible strengths and gifts that often go untapped,” said Gov. Moore. “This month and every […]

Governor Moore signs service year program for high school seniors into law, legislation committed to education and public safety

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s third bill signing. The governor implemented a service year program for graduating seniors, signed investments in education, invested millions in aid to make Maryland’s communities safer, and enacted legislation to help rebuild the state government. “Leaving no one behind means delivering a world-class education to all of our children, […]

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Governor Moore swears In Lieutenant Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr. as Superintendent of Maryland State Police

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore swore in Lieutenant Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. as the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. Governor Moore was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Secretary of State Susan Lee, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, and Senate President Bill Ferguson for the ceremony. “Superintendent Butler is the best person to move the Maryland Department of […]

Governor Wes Moore Bill Signing 20230411

Governor Moore presides over first bill-signing session

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s first bill signing, dedicated to ending child poverty in Maryland. Governor Moore signed both the Fair Wage Act of 2023 and the Family Prosperity Act of 2023 into law during the first signing session in a series that will span the coming weeks. “I entered office saying that this […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Delegates stand up to protect Chesapeake Bay

Posted on March 29, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. On Friday, March 24th, Baltimore City and County announced in a press conference that they were considering accepting at least 675,000 gallons of toxic water from the East Palestine, Ohio, railroad chemical disaster last month. The toxic waste was to ultimately be sent to the beleaguered Back […]