Governor Moore signs executive order to expand economic opportunities for Maryland farmers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to bolster the state’s agricultural sector, expanding an existing commission to improve economic opportunities for farmers through increased collaboration and more business-friendly practices. The executive order revises and expands the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, originally established in 2006. The commission’s aim is to enhance the economic viability, growth, and […]

Maryland Department of Health, Morgan State University launch new Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus claims victory in energy fight, urges immediate action to prevent further blackouts

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming a victory in its fight against potential blackouts, announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy has approved PJM’s emergency request to keep Wagner Unit 4 online to protect grid reliability across the state. The caucus said the decision comes weeks after they sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Donald […]

Governor Moore elected as Vice Chair of National Governors Association

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), the only bipartisan national organization representing the nation’s governors. He will serve in this role for the next year before assuming the chairmanship in 2026, succeeding Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “We all want to create a brighter future for our states, and the […]

Governor Moore joins McLaren leadership in announcing new vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that British luxury car manufacturer McLaren will establish its first U.S. vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic in the Port of Baltimore, a project representing more than $10.5 million in investment and expected to create over 20 new jobs. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located at the revitalized former Bethlehem Steel mill site in Sparrows […]

White House denies Maryland’s request for federal flood aid, Governor Moore responds

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The White House has rejected Maryland’s request for a federal disaster declaration following severe flooding in Western Maryland in May, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Wednesday. The decision denies federal assistance for communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, which suffered millions of dollars in damage. Governor Moore said the state would appeal the decision, asserting that the floods “clearly […]

Governor Moore signs executive order to advance environmental justice

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order over the weekend aimed at unifying the state’s approach to promoting environmental justice and addressing pollution burdens in historically underserved communities. The “Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion, and Community Equity” (VOICE) order is designed to foster a “whole-of-government” strategy, emphasizing meaningful engagement with communities disproportionately affected by environmental pollution. “Every Marylander deserves access […]

Maryland Board of Public Works approves $241 million for statewide projects

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, comprised of Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Governor Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis, has approved 81 initiatives totaling more than $241 million. Among the approvals, Comptroller Lierman voted to authorize $5.2 million in requests from the Maryland Department of the Environment for flood management measures. These funds are intended to alert local governments […]