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Governor Wes Moore Executive Order Maryland Farmers 202507

Governor Moore signs executive order to expand economic opportunities for Maryland farmers

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to bolster the state’s agricultural sector, expanding an existing commission to improve economic opportunities for farmers through increased collaboration and more business-friendly practices. The executive order revises and expands the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, originally established in 2006. The commission’s aim is to enhance the economic viability, growth, and […]

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Environmental Justice Executive Order 202507

Governor Moore signs executive order to advance environmental justice

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order over the weekend aimed at unifying the state’s approach to promoting environmental justice and addressing pollution burdens in historically underserved communities. The “Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion, and Community Equity” (VOICE) order is designed to foster a “whole-of-government” strategy, emphasizing meaningful engagement with communities disproportionately affected by environmental pollution. “Every Marylander deserves access […]

Maryland AG joins lawsuit against Trump over voting restrictions

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the federal Election Assistance Commission, and other administration officials. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14248, also known as the […]

Maryland joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Tuesday announced that he has joined 18 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an executive order issued by the federal government that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argues that the executive […]

Governor Moore signs economic development executive orders

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed three executive orders this week to boost economic development and modernize state government. The orders focus on fostering the Advanced Air Mobility industry, expanding broadband access, and streamlining the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives. The first executive order (PDF) establishes the Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council, which will lead the state’s efforts to capitalize […]

Governor Wes Moore Executive Order Frederick MD 202412

Governor Moore signs executive order to boost Maryland economy

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order creating several new programs within the state government with the goal of bolstering Maryland’s economy and competitiveness. The order was signed at the Frederick Hotel and Conference Center project, a public-private development project expected to generate $1.5 billion in new private sector spending, 200 jobs, and $4 million in annual state […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland Association of Counties Address 202412

Governor Moore delivers address on fiscal challenges, announces actions to help grow economy at 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a speech before the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference on Thursday evening, Governor Wes Moore outlined the challenges facing Maryland’s economy and announced three key actions his administration will take to address them. Citing a structural budget deficit and uncertainty surrounding the incoming federal administration, Moore stressed the need for Maryland to focus on economic growth. […]

Olszewski issues executive order to address Baltimore County affordable housing shortage

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order on December 3, 2024, mandating affordable housing units in new housing developments receiving County financial support. This means any new or preservation development project that receives county discretionary financial support — which includes loans, grants, payments-in-lieu of taxes, tax credits, TIFs, and bonds — must designate a percentage of units […]

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