SPARROWS POINT, MD—Maryland officials are warning drivers to slow down and be alert in work zones after revealing that more than 48,000 citations were issued in the first two months of the state’s new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations. The new tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations, which took effect January 1, 2025, issues fines […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. and Maryland flags are being lowered to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure. The proclamation from President Donald Trump reads as follows: As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and firings, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new streamlined hiring process for four critical state government positions. The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process for Human Resources, Procurement Officers, Accountants, and Fiscal Accounts Technicians. Governor Moore emphasized the initiative’s dual purpose, stating, “Today’s actions mark the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, according to new estimates released this month by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland added 2,300 private sector jobs, but it was not enough to offset the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs. The result was an overall loss of 1,200 jobs in Maryland. The […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has wrapped up his official visit to South Korea, where he spent the final full day of his international trade and investment mission promoting economic growth and workforce development. Focusing on expanding Maryland’s aerospace technology and engineering industries, the governor and his delegation engaged in a series of high-profile meetings and visits. The highlight of the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five governors are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to withdraw a proposed rule they say would disrupt state health insurance marketplaces and limit access to coverage. In a joint letter, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the […]
TOKYO, JAPAN—Governor Wes Moore has announced an expansion of the academic and cultural exchange program between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation during his visit to Japan. The expansion aims to bolster existing study abroad programs at Salisbury University, enhancing ties with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and Aomori University in northern Japan. The partnership will enable students […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has pleaded guilty to bribing a state employee to secure contracts for his company, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced on Monday. Mark Anthony Sykes, 51, of Randallstown, admitted to paying approximately $20,000 in bribes to the former Director of General Services for the Maryland Department of Labor. In exchange, the official helped steer […]