Governor Wes Moore Executive Order Maryland Farmers 202507

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

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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 […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus claims victory in energy fight, urges immediate action to prevent further blackouts

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming a victory in its fight against potential blackouts, announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy has approved PJM’s emergency request to keep Wagner Unit 4 online to protect grid reliability across the state. The caucus said the decision comes weeks after they sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Donald […]

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County Executive Klausmeier pens open letter in support of IG pick

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has penned an open letter supporting Khadija E. Walker, her nominee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Klausmeier announced the pick last week, drawing instant criticism from those in support of current Inspector General Kelly Madigan. The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” over the process recently implemented by County Executive Klausmeier […]

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Governor Moore elected as Vice Chair of National Governors Association

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), the only bipartisan national organization representing the nation’s governors. He will serve in this role for the next year before assuming the chairmanship in 2026, succeeding Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “We all want to create a brighter future for our states, and the […]

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Baltimore County League of Women Voters

Baltimore County League of Women Voters criticizes Inspector General appointment process

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” to the process recently implemented County Executive Kathy Klausmeier for appointing the Baltimore County Inspector General. Last week, County Executive Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County […]

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Harford County launches new emergency alert system

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BEL AIR, MD—Harford County has rolled out a new and improved emergency notification system designed to provide faster and more reliable alerts to its residents, officials announced Thursday. The new system, dubbed HarfordCoMD Alerts, will deliver real-time notifications for a range of critical events, including severe weather warnings, infrastructure outages, major traffic disruptions, evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, major or localized crimes, […]

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Governor Moore joins McLaren leadership in announcing new vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that British luxury car manufacturer McLaren will establish its first U.S. vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic in the Port of Baltimore, a project representing more than $10.5 million in investment and expected to create over 20 new jobs. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located at the revitalized former Bethlehem Steel mill site in Sparrows […]

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Advocacy group claims Maryland officials are modifying COMAR to usurp local school boards

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Maryland state committee is drawing sharp criticism for an “emergency” regulatory change that critics contend is an attempt to bypass the normal legislative process and override local control of school boards. The move, effective Monday, July 28, 2025, has ignited a debate over state authority versus local autonomy in Maryland’s education system. At issue is an amendment to […]

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