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Governor Moore Speaks at Winter MACo 2023

Governor Moore delivers address on Maryland’s budget, installs officers at 2023 Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore recently attended the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference inaugural banquet. Governor Moore presided over the installation of MACo’s new officers and delivered remarks on Maryland’s fiscal health. The governor discussed the Moore-Miller Administration’s proposed transportation capital budget and spoke candidly about the disciplined approach required to address structural budget shortfalls that […]

Governor Wes Moore delivers keynote address at 2023 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Moore delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City over the weekend. The governor spoke about the disciplined approach required to grow Maryland’s economy amid budget shortfalls and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state. Excerpts from Governor Moore’s speech as prepared: […]

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Olszewski installed as 1st Vice President of Maryland Association of Counties

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CAMBRIDGE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has been installed as the First Vice President of the Maryland Association of Counties. On Thursday evening, January 5, 2023, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2023. The installation took place at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland, during the MACo Winter Conference Inaugural Banquet. “Our […]

Governor Hogan announces Operation Green Light to honor Maryland veterans

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs […]

Governor Hogan Open Space Executive Award

Governor Hogan receives Partners For Open Space Executive Award for leadership on conservation, ocean space

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference in Ocean City, Governor Larry Hogan received the Open Space Executive Award from the Partners for Open Space, a statewide coalition of environmental, agricultural, recreation and historic preservation organizations and the Maryland Association of County Park and Recreation Administrators (MACPRA). “We are pleased to honor Governor Larry Hogan with a special […]

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Governor Hogan announces $15 million for MD 90 improvements to advance ‘Reach The Beach’ plan

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced $15 million to advance the state’s long-term “Reach the Beach” plan with safety, access, and congestion relief projects along MD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) in Worcester County. The funds enable the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to accelerate planning and move to the design phase for improvements along the 12-mile stretch […]

Governor Hogan announces bipartisan agreement to boost transportation, infrastructure funding for local governments

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced a bipartisan agreement to increase transportation and infrastructure funding for local governments to advance priority projects. The governor made the announcement while hosting a reception for the Maryland Mayors Association at Government House. “Since taking office, our administration has been committed to directing more transportation funding to the local level, and this agreement ensures […]

Baltimore County Board of Elections names new election director

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

HUNT VALLEY, MD—Baltimore County Board of Elections President Bruce Robinson on Thursday announced that Ruie Lavoie has been named the County’s new Election Director. Lavoie will begin in her new role on December 29, 2021. Lavoie has worked in Maryland elections for more than 12 years, the first 10 in Baltimore County, and the last two as Election Director in […]

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