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Governor Moore visits Maryland State Department of Education in support of investment in public education, child care

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore to meet with Interim State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright, State Board of Education leadership, and Maryland State Department of Education employees. The visit to the agency’s headquarters marked the first by a governor in more than a decade. “We owe it to […]

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

Maryland state flag lowered to honor fallen Navy SEAL

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life of Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers. Chambers was one of two Navy SEALs who were declared dead after they went missing while conducting an operation near Somalia on January 11th. Chambers, 37, and Special Operator Second Class Nathan […]

Governor Moore, Governor Kelly highlight local businesses in bet ahead of Ravens vs. Chiefs AFC Championship Game

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced a bet with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on the outcome of the upcoming Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Conference Championship game, which will take place this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Governor Moore is wagering crab pies from Crust By Mack Bake House, a Baltimore-based business. Governor Kelly […]

Seven Maryland Delegates: Border humanitarian crisis will not be fixed by federal handout

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an editorial piece from seven Maryland House of Delegates members. ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, seven Maryland House of Delegates members wrote to President Joe Biden and U.S. Congressional leaders about the immigration crisis. The lawmakers were shocked and appalled that Governor Moore and eight other state governors asked President Biden to send more money because of the flood […]

Maryland State Board of Education calls for adoption of Science of Reading-based literacy instruction statewide

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Under the State Board resolution (24-01), Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, will present the board with a comprehensive literacy policy aligned to the Science of Reading […]

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Pikesville Armory transformation project

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and other local officials this week attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming transformation of the Pikesville Armory in Baltimore County. The historic military site is set to be revitalized into an intergenerational regional hub to support recreation, sports, and the arts in the community. “We are here […]

Governor Moore announces $150 million transportation budget restoration

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal, Governor Wes Moore this week announced the one-year restoration of $150 million in funding to address transportation needs across the state. The proposed funding will enable restoration of previously planned reductions to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s budget for one year and will continue to drive the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment […]

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