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BWI Marshall Airport sets new record for international passenger traffic in 2023

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport set a new record for international passenger traffic in 2023. The airport recorded 1,365,847 international passengers, which is 2.58% higher than the previous record set in 2018. “BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is a key economic driver and international gateway for our region,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We’re making Maryland more competitive, and BWI is […]

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Governor Moore meets with Service Corps members

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore recently participated in the All-Corps Service Meeting hosted by the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation. The governor was joined by Maryland Corps and Service Year Option members, first-class graduates from the Service Year Option program, and leaders of the Maryland Corps Advisory Board. The meeting provided an opportunity for the governor to hear first-hand […]

NOW YOU KNOW: As the Cost of Living Increases, So Does the Cost of Driving

Posted on March 15, 2024 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Another day, another way of trying to take money from Marylanders’ pockets seems to be the theme of Annapolis. Governor Moore has already asked for “Moore” than over 250 new fee increases in this legislative session. Now, Maryland liberals have introduced HB1070, which would require the Maryland […]

Governor Moore visits Maryland Department of Information Technology to discuss modernization efforts

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore visited the Maryland Department of Information Technology in Crownsville this week to discuss the modernization of state service through the use of enhanced information technology. The visit is in support of the Moore-Miller administration’s efforts to make state government more efficient and effective through the implementation of artificial intelligence, user-centered design, and ensuring equal access to […]

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Blink Charging to relocate headquarters, build new production facility in Maryland

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWIE, MD—Electric vehicle charging company Blink Charging plans to relocate its headquarters to Maryland, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The company will also build a new production facility in Bowie. The new development will include 15,000 square feet of office space at 17301 Melford Boulevard in Prince George’s County and a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant at 5081 Howerton […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in grants to improve behavioral health crisis services across state

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state to help promote health equity and improve access to behavioral health crisis services for Marylanders. The grants will fund pilot programs to expand and improve mobile crisis team services and establish behavioral health crisis stabilization centers, which […]

Governor Moore signs 3-year labor agreements between Maryland, state’s four civilian employee labor unions

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed five three-year memoranda of understanding between the State of Maryland and Maryland’s four major civilian employee labor unions. The governor was joined for the signing ceremony by Maryland Department of Budget and Management Secretary Helene Grady and members from all four labor unions: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Maryland Professional […]

Governor Moore visits Bowery vertical farming facility in Rosedale, talks innovation

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Bowery Farms‘ Rosedale/Nottingham location. Bowery Farms is the nation’s largest vertical farming company which provides fresh food to over 2,600 grocery stores in the U.S. Governor Moore was joined by USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffit, Delegate Carl Jackson, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, and Bowery investor and culinary advisor José Andrés. The […]

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