Maryland earns national award for military family support

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has received a national award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its efforts to support military families. The Hiring Our Heroes Community Leader Impact Award was presented to Governor Wes Moore for his work creating opportunities for military spouses. The award was announced in a press release from the Governor’s office. “When I joined […]

Maryland, NASA ink pact to boost aerospace industry

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Commerce has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to bolster the state’s aerospace industry. The three-year agreement will support growth in Maryland’s aerospace economy in the area surrounding Goddard, located in Greenbelt, and on the Lower Eastern Shore near the rocket launch site Wallops Flight Facility. Under the three-year […]

Maryland announces $1.75 million in tax credits for nonprofit organizations

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced plans to grant $1.75 million to 70 nonprofit organizations that are working to revitalize communities and improve the quality of life for local residents. The funds are being distributed as tax credits through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Community Investment Tax Credit program, which is designed to attract private sector […]

Maryland State Board, MSDE honor 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state’s 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “So many Marylanders owe their […]

Maryland invests $6.85 million to improve literacy outcomes

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced plans to invest millions of dollars into a new initiative that aims to improve literacy outcomes across the state. The $6.85 million investment is part of a collaboration between the MSDE and the Ibis Group, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes through research, development, and professional practice. […]

Port of Baltimore reopens to commercial traffic following refloating of M/V Dali [TIMELAPSE VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has reopened to commercial traffic after the M/V Dali was refloated and moved on Monday morning. With the assistance of five tugboats and other support vessels, the M/V Dali was towed and pushed 2.5 miles, arriving at a local marine terminal at approximately 9 a.m. This milestone allows all pre-collapse deep-draft commercial vessels to enter […]

Maryland invests $19.6 million to bridge digital divide

ANNAPOLIS, MD—An initiative to close the digital divide in Maryland has awarded $19.6 million in grants to provide internet access to 2,400 previously unserved households. The governor’s office announced the grants as part of a $270 million plan to expand broadband access across the state, which includes a $19.6 million grant to provide internet access to 2,400 previously unserved households. […]

Maryland, South Australia expand economic partnership

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the renewal and expansion of an economic memorandum of understanding between the governments of Maryland and South Australia. The agreement, originally signed in 2019, focuses on collaboration in cybersecurity, small satellites and space. It has now been broadened to include testing ranges, workforce development, and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The partnership will run for three […]