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Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Longevity Ready Maryland initiative

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government, proactively addressing the needs arising from a growing older adult population. “Our administration made a commitment to honor the […]

Maryland pursuing actions to control invasive catfish after federal fisheries disaster declined

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce notified Maryland Governor Wes Moore that it had declined Maryland’s request for a federal commercial fisheries disaster declaration that was sought to help address the economic and ecological damage caused by the spread of invasive catfish and snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Maryland made the unique request in March as a […]

Governor Moore announces judicial appointments to Howard County Circuit Court, Baltimore County Circuit Court

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced judicial appointments to the Howard County Circuit Court and to the Baltimore County Circuit Court. Magistrate Lara Weathersbee will serve as judge on the Howard County Circuit Court. Patricia DeMaio, Marc DeSimone, and James Rhodes will serve as judges on the Baltimore County Circuit Court. “Ensuring equal justice under law is more than […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 1

Posted on December 28, 2023 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

Baltimore County awarded $3.5 million in federal SS4A grants

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation on Tuesday congratulated 17 counties and municipalities in Maryland for their selection to receive more than $28 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, these grants are an important step toward meeting Maryland’s goal of Vision Zero – the elimination of […]

Orioles, State of Maryland reach historic agreement to keep team at Camden Yards

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a partnership with the State of Maryland, Governor Wes Moore, and the Maryland Stadium Authority that will keep the Orioles at Camden Yards for thirty years. The deal, which follows the broad, shared goals of the memorandum of understanding agreed to this fall, represents the commitment by the Orioles organization to the City […]

Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this month signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response within the Maryland Department of Health. The office will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. The governor was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller; Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore announces $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 state revitalization program awards

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this month announced $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards for seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The awards to county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will fund 219 projects and activities that directly support local revitalization goals. “To […]

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