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Governor Wes Moore International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum Baltimore

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Governor Moore announces major offshore wind energy initiatives during international forum in Baltimore

Posted on March 30, 2023March 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced major offshore wind energy initiatives to move Maryland toward achieving its “100% clean energy” goal by 2035. Governor Moore announced that Maryland will significantly increase its offshore wind output and prioritize wind energy partnerships to position Maryland to be the country’s leader in offshore wind production. “Here in Maryland, we can have both …

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NOW YOU KNOW: Delegates stand up to protect Chesapeake Bay

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. On Friday, March 24th, Baltimore City and County announced in a press conference that they were considering accepting at least 675,000 gallons of toxic water from the East Palestine, Ohio, railroad chemical disaster last month. The toxic waste was to ultimately be sent to the beleaguered Back …

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

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Governor Moore releases supplemental FY 2024 budget plan

Posted on March 29, 2023March 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore announced his supplemental FY 2024 budget plan, which includes key adjustments to his first proposed budget to account for new revenue projections. The governor’s supplemental budget targets crucial investments toward rebuilding Maryland state government, bolstering public safety, ending child poverty, creating a competitive and equitable economy, and rebuilding our infrastructure. “This administration will always …

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Governor Moore announces Electronic Benefits Transfer reimbursements for fraud victims

Posted on March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Electronic Benefits Transfer reimbursements for fraud victims. Since beginning outreach to eligible individuals last week, the Maryland Department of Human Services has approved nearly 1,300 claims totaling $761,584 in reimbursed benefits. “My administration is using a direct and swift approach to reimburse people whose food and cash benefits were stolen,” said Governor Moore. …

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Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff to honor six highway workers killed in I-695 crash

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately. It will remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, March 24, 2023. The flag is being lowered in honor of the six Maryland highway construction workers who were killed in Wednesday’s tragic accident on I-695. Rolando Ruiz, 46, of Laurel; Carlos Orlando Villatoro Escobar, 43, …

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Governor Moore announces 23 local small business manufacturing grant awards to promote industry innovation

Posted on March 23, 2023March 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the recipients of the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, an initiative that provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies. The grants, made possible through the Maryland Department of Commerce, provide 23 businesses with a total of nearly $1 million to modernize their operations. “Investing in Maryland’s manufacturing …

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Governor Moore proclaims March as Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed the month of March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes the millions of Irish who immigrated to the United States and their role in making both our country and our state a place of hope and opportunity. “The history of the Irish in America reflects a very American story …

Governor Wes Moore Maryland Transit Worker Appreciation 202303

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Governor Moore honors MTA workers in celebration of Transit Worker Appreciation Week

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday celebrated Transit Worker Appreciation Week by visiting the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration at the Eastern Bus Division in Baltimore. Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold joined the governor to honor transit employees for their outstanding performance and dedicated service …

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