Governor Wes Moore Maryland DARPA 20250429

Governor Moore announces new partnership with DARPA to unlock $100M in federal investment in Maryland’s quantum industry

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to solidify Maryland’s position as a leader in quantum information science, Governor Wes Moore has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The agreement establishes the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub,” a collaborative effort between state and federal entities to advance quantum research and development. The hub, physically located […]

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Board of Public Works approves $950 million for projects across Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Gov. Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis approved 95 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $ 950 million during Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a new 10-year lease to relocate one of the Office of the Comptroller’s 11 regional branch offices from Elkton in […]

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Governor Moore signs Expungement Reform Act, other public safety measures

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week aimed at “improving public safety and criminal justice in Maryland,” according to a press release. The bills include the Expungement Reform Act, which expands expungement eligibility for Marylanders. The Expungement Reform Act seeks to alleviate the long-term consequences of criminal records for rehabilitated individuals. This includes removing barriers to […]

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Maryland Work Zone Awareness Week

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

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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 […]

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MDOT opens $2M bikeways grant application

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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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Pope Francis Memorial Mass Baltimore 20250421

Archbishop Lori issues statement on passing of Pope Francis, memorial Mass to be held on Monday

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This story has been updated to include quotes from Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and Governor Wes Moore. BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Archbishop William Lori said on Monday that he was saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis and that he hopes to attend his funeral. Pope Francis died at 1:35 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025 at the […]

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Governor Moore announces additional employment support for impacted federal workers

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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 […]

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