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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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Klausmeier taps federal veteran Khadija Walker as Baltimore County Inspector General nominee

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Thursday the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran with more than two decades of Inspector General experience, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County Council for consideration and confirmation. Walker was chosen after an extensive search process that included two rounds […]

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White House denies Maryland’s request for federal flood aid, Governor Moore responds

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The White House has rejected Maryland’s request for a federal disaster declaration following severe flooding in Western Maryland in May, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Wednesday. The decision denies federal assistance for communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, which suffered millions of dollars in damage. Governor Moore said the state would appeal the decision, asserting that the floods “clearly […]

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Councilman Marks to introduce resolution to give Inspector General oversight of BCPS

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UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has issued the following statement: “Thank you to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for his support of Inspector General Kelly Madigan and for his efforts to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include Baltimore County Public Schools. I have long advocated for increased oversight, was proud […]

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Environmental Justice Executive Order 202507

Governor Moore signs executive order to advance environmental justice

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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 […]

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Maryland Board of Public Works approves $241 million for statewide projects

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, comprised of Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Governor Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis, has approved 81 initiatives totaling more than $241 million. Among the approvals, Comptroller Lierman voted to authorize $5.2 million in requests from the Maryland Department of the Environment for flood management measures. These funds are intended to alert local governments […]

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Baltimore County health officials to hold free ‘Beat the Heat’ summer safety webinar

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TOWSON, MD—As the summer continues to heat up in and around the area, Baltimore County health officials will hold a free summer safety webinar. The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free “Beat the Heat” webinar at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th. Topics covered will include water safety, heat-related illnesses, who is most at […]

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