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Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Moore announces pilot program to speed up Maryland business permitting

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the start of a pilot program designed to streamline the state’s permitting process for major development projects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, aims to reduce “red tape” and accelerate economic growth across the state. The council, established by an economic competitiveness executive order in December 2024, will work […]

Board of Public Works approves funding for new Carroll Island Park, redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, meeting on Wednesday, approved several key initiatives including a loan program for federal employees impacted by recent layoffs, funding for the new Carroll Island Park, the redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course, and a settlement for a wrongful conviction case. The Board, composed of Governor Wes Moore, Treasurer Dereck Davis, and Comptroller Brooke E. […]

Governor Moore with Belinda Stronach and Greg Cross Pimlico Announcement 20240516

Board of Public Works approves agreement to transfer ownership of Pimlico Race Course to State of Maryland

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has purchased the Pimlico Race Course ahead of the 2024 Preakness Stakes. The agreement between the state and the current owner of the race track, The Stronach Group, will see the transfer of ownership of Pimlico to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. Terms under the master agreement include the transfer of ownership of Pimlico […]

Spring Fling Mega Pet Adopt-a-Thon to be held in Baltimore this month

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]

Maryland Department of Health to distribute masks at various COVID-19 test sites throughout the summer

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced that it will distribute free masks for Marylanders who visit state-run COVID-19 test sites at specified dates and locations throughout the summer, starting at the Baltimore Convention Center COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 a.m. The free mask events are part of the #MasksOnMaryland campaign to encourage all […]

Governor Hogan: Baltimore-Washington corridor designated emerging COVID-19 hotspot [VIDEO]

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon held a news conference from the Baltimore Convention Center in which he provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hogan said that the makeshift field hospital at the Convention Center would be utilized for COVID-19 patients who needed to complete their care and fully recover. The makeshift hospital reduces the amount of […]

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