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Governor Moore announces $60.5 million in federal funding to support victim services in Maryland

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $60.5 million investment in federal and state funding to bolster victim services across the state. The funding, administered through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), aims to expand the availability of victim support and resources, according to a press release. “In partnership, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting […]

Chesapeake Bay Foundation awarded $500K grant

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has been awarded a $500,000 grant to design and implement 100 new forested riparian buffer acres and maintain existing buffers on agricultural lands in central Pennsylvania. The grant was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Section 319 Grant program. Forested riparian buffers are trees and shrubs planted along streams that […]

Maryland invests $13.9 million in workforce development for people with disabilities

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Congressional Delegation this week announced $13.9 million in federal funding to support workforce development and postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. The funds will be administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities and will help increase access to resources, promote data sharing, and improve employment outcomes for people living with disabilities, according to […]

Maryland invests $2.2 million in minority, veteran-owned business growth

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned business growth in Maryland. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, the funding includes loans, loan guaranties, and equity investments from the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program and the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority. The funds […]

Baltimore County launches grant program to combat opioid crisis

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a new grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The Opioid Abatement Fund, supported by funds from the National Opioid Settlement, will provide resources to community organizations engaged in harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. “The opioid epidemic continues to be a serious public health concern in Baltimore County, […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Family budgets are tight

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Family budgets are tight. According to economists, food prices have increased more than 25% since 2020 (editor’s note: in 2022, food prices increased by 9.9 percent, faster than in any year since 1979). To put that in perspective, a cart of groceries that cost you $100 in November […]

Department of Aging awards Villages of Baltimore County grants to local organizations

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging on Thursday announced that six grants have been awarded to organizations committed to the development and expansion of Villages of Baltimore County, an initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults by promoting community engagement, improving access to resources, and encouraging social connections. “We are honored to support these organizations […]

State of Maryland announces $13.3 million in federal highway safety grants

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that $13.3 million in federal highway safety grants will be distributed on October 1, 2024, to 87 agencies, organizations, and programs across Maryland as part of a statewide focus on preventing motor vehicle crashes and eliminating roadway fatalities. The governor’s office says the money can be used for a variety of purposes including seatbelt […]

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