Governor Wes Moore Earth Day Maryland 202404

Maryland launches new outdoor learning partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order (PDF) to establish the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership. The new partnership will be dedicated to providing Maryland students with opportunities to learn about the environment, climate, and natural world outside of the classroom. The Maryland Department of the Environment will create the new partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship. […]

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Key Bridge Collapse Container Removal 20240407

Governor Moore announces Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program to provide temporary cash assistance for eligible workers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced the start of the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program, which will provide temporary cash assistance to eligible workers who have lost income and work hours due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million program, established through executive order and authorized by the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) […]

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Maryland to honor fallen Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Morgan with lowered flags

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that all state and federal buildings in Maryland will lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday, April 20 to honor the life of Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Eugene Morgan. Chief Morgan died on April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset. “Chief Morgan […]

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Key Bridge Collapse 20240403

Maryland announces $12.5 million grant program to help Port of Baltimore retain workers following Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has announced a $12.5 million grant program to help businesses at the Port of Baltimore retain workers impacted by the recent Key Bridge collapse. The Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program will provide grants to eligible businesses that can demonstrate an effort to avoid layoffs and maintain their workforce at the same hours, rates of […]

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore PORT Act 202404

Governor Moore signs PORT Act to support those impacted by Key Bridge collapse

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed legislation to support Marylanders and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act measures include creating a scholarship program for families of transportation workers who die on the job and increasing flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance. “Two weeks ago, […]

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Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs $60 million executive order to provide relief to businesses, workers impacted Key Bridge collapse

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed a $60 million executive order to provide temporary relief to businesses and workers impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order directs state agencies to identify potential relief funds and programs to supplement the aid approved for the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program will distribute $15 […]

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Army Corps of Engineers Francis Scott Key Bridge 20240404

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers develops tentative timeline to reopen Fort McHenry Channel following Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore is working closely with local, state, and federal partners to clear the wreckage left behind by the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A release from the USACE said that a 280-foot-wide and 35-foot-deep channel has been created within the Port of Baltimore, which will allow for one-way traffic […]

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