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Governor Moore unveils Maryland’s State Plan, first in nearly ten years

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has unveiled the Moore-Miller Administration’s State Plan—Maryland’s first in nearly ten years. During an all-State employee town hall, the governor presented the administration’s priorities, strategic objectives, and data-driven key performance indicators. “Our State Plan is about more than big aspirational targets. We’ve laid out specific, actionable, realistic, and measurable goals and built our priorities by listening […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The Governor’s Dangerous Housing Agenda

Posted on February 11, 2024 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Did you know that Governor Wes Moore has announced that one of his legislative priorities this year is to expand low-income housing across Maryland? Moore has said that he wants to create 96,000 low-income housing units. One of his bills, The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act (SB484/HB538), […]

Governor Moore proclaims Sunday as Lamar Jackson Day in Maryland

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed Sunday, February 11, 2024 as Lamar Jackson Day in honor of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback being named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player for the second time. “Lamar Jackson is a generational talent and this Sunday across Maryland we will recognize him for his accomplishments, both on and off the field,” said Governor […]

Governor Wes Moore delivers 2024 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Video from the address can be viewed below along with the full text: Governor Moore’s State […]

Military Spouse Employer Connect Event at Government House

Hiring Our Heroes: Military Spouse Employer Connect event held at Government House

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore, First Lady Dawn Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Tony Woods this week hosted Hiring Our Heroes: Military Spouse Employer Connect event at Government House. More than 60 military spouses joined representatives from numerous State agencies and top employers to network and learn more about employment and fellowship opportunities. “If […]

Governor Moore joins National Governors Association ‘Disagree Better’ initiative [VIDEO]

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined the National Governors Association’s ‘Disagree Better’ initiative with the launch of a new video in support of the campaign. The video features Governor Moore and Lonaconing Mayor Jack Coburn together, discussing the importance of having differences without being divisive. “Partnership is the only way to make progress,” said Governor Moore. “Disagreeing better isn’t […]

Three Baltimore County Council members speak out against Governor Moore’s proposed housing legislation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an open letter from Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, Councilman Todd Crandell, and Councilman Wade Kach: Dear Baltimore County citizens: As elected representatives from eastern and northern Baltimore County, we voice our deep concern and opposition to proposed legislation that would allow high density housing projects without County Council input, review, or approval. At the state level, […]

Maryland Department of Commerce incentives support nearly 10,000 jobs in FY 2023

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that Maryland Department of Commerce finance and tax incentive programs helped create and retain 9,725 direct jobs in Maryland during FY 2023. More than 780 business recipients utilized the department’s programs over the year, investing nearly $166 million of private capital into projects across the state. “One of our top priorities is making Maryland […]

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