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Governor Moore: Emergency loan program for former federal workers now open for applications

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]

Oyster population soars in Maryland

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s oyster population has more than tripled since 2005, reaching over 12 billion oysters in 2024, according to a new report. The positive assessment is attributed to a combination of factors, including large-scale restoration efforts, favorable environmental conditions, and harvest restrictions. The latest benchmark stock assessment, released this week by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the University […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus responds to Governor Moore’s ‘attempt to shift blame’ on bond rating downgrade

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has responded to Governor Wes Moore’s remarks regarding this week’s downgrade of the state’s credit rating. Maryland lost its coveted AAA bond rating on Wednesday when Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its assessment of the state’s creditworthiness to Aa1, ending a more than three-decade streak of top-tier ratings. Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Treasurer […]

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Moody’s downgrades Maryland’s coveted AAA bond rating, Gov. Moore: ‘This is a Trump downgrade’

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Maryland Freedom Caucus has responded to Governor Moore’s comments. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lost its coveted AAA bond rating on Wednesday when Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its assessment of the state’s creditworthiness to Aa1, ending a more than three-decade streak of top-tier ratings. This downgrade means Maryland is no longer among the 14 states that hold the […]

Baltimore County Council passes solar zoning bill introduced by Councilmen Marks, Kach

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Unanimously, the Baltimore County Council passed a bill on Monday evening to align county solar zoning regulations with state standards. The bill, which was heavily amended, aims to ensure compliance with the statewide Renewable Energy Certainty Act, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April. The state legislation, awaiting Governor Wes Moore’s signature, prevents local governments from enacting zoning […]

Maryland Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, ‘Go Orange Day’ and Unity Ride set for April 23

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

MDOT opens $2M bikeways grant application

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that applications are open for up to $2 million in funding for projects that will enhance safety and improve bicycling infrastructure across the state. The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant Program funds projects that create networks of bicycle infrastructure improvements, including trail connections, on-road bicycle facilities, and last-mile connections. The grant […]

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Governor Moore signs RAISE Act into law to boost apprenticeships in Maryland

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to bolster the state’s economy and provide Marylanders with access to family-sustaining careers, Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed the Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act of 2025 into law. This legislation aims to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs across various industries, offering businesses a skilled workforce and Marylanders with pathways to high-demand careers. […]

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