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Governor Moore announces $9.2 million renewable energy workforce development program for Maryland higher education institutions

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is offering grants to colleges and universities to help them develop programs for students to gain skills in the field of renewable energy. The Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program will award $9.2 million in grants that will support the installation of solar panels on campuses, the development of clean energy sector academic programming, […]

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Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

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Governor Moore tours ION Storage Systems, announces $11 million investment to support Maryland-based manufacturing projects

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UPDATE: The headline and body of this article have been updated to provide additional information and clarity. Story continues below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based manufacturer of solid-state batteries for the defense, aerospace, medical, consumer, electric vehicle, and grid storage industries. During the visit in Beltsville, the governor announced $11 million in funding […]

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Middle River Recreation Activity Center

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and additional state and local officials on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC). The 15,000 square-foot facility, located alongside Glenmar Elementary School and in close proximity to Martin State Airport’s Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in eastern Baltimore County, […]

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Maryland honors 150,000 military, veteran caregivers with Hidden Heroes Campaign

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the country will be honored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign for their service to their country. The campaign, launched in 2016, seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that military caregivers face and to connect them with resources available to them. “Military and veteran caregivers are just as […]

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Maryland braces for Debby’s remnants, State of Preparedness declared

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BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a State of Preparedness declaration for Maryland as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby are predicted to move through the region late this week. The declaration allows the state to better prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including heavy rain, tidal flooding, and power outages. “The safety of Marylanders is our top priority. […]

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Olszewski appoints new Chief of Staff

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the appointment of Sean Naron as the county’s new Chief of Staff. Naron currently serves as the Director of Communications for the Olszewski administration. The announcement was made on Monday, August 5, and also included the appointment of Christopher Martin as the Office of Information Technology (OIT) director. Christopher Martin has served […]

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