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Governor Moore announces over $100 million in local grants to expand public access to outdoor recreation, open space

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the availability of more than $100 million in local grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to expand and enhance public access to outdoor recreation and open space throughout Maryland. Through Program Open Space and Community Parks & Playgrounds programming, Maryland is continuing to meet the challenges of land conservation and recreation […]

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Governor Moore announces new Chesapeake, Atlantic Coastal Bays improvement strategy

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—During an Eastern Shore “Bay Day” tour, Governor Wes Moore last week announced a major policy shift in how Maryland will deploy state resources to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways to restore the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. At points throughout the day, the governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Environmental […]

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Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and State of Maryland leaders announce Regional Water Governance Task Force members

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BALTIMORE, MD—This week, state and local officials named the members appointed to the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force. The 13-member coalition is a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the State of Maryland who aim to address pressing water-related challenges in the region and foster sustainable solutions. Created by an act of […]

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Governor Moore launches Maryland ActNow campaign to close digital divide

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway, to further close the digital divide by extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable. The governor was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate the campaign […]

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Maryland State Police 156th Academy Class to graduate on Friday

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BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. on Friday will address the graduates of the 156th Academy Class on Friday. The trooper candidates have endured 27 weeks of rigorous training at the Maryland State Police Academy. After graduation, each trooper is required to complete eight weeks of additional field training with an experienced […]

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Governor Moore announces seven new, redesignated Enterprise Zones in Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce approved three new Enterprise Zones – Woodlawn in Baltimore County; the towns of Betterton and Worton in Kent County; and the town of Snow Hill in Worcester County. The department also approved the redesignation and expansion of an existing zone in the town of Princess Anne, and has […]

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Governor Moore announces nearly $1 million in Maryland highway safety grants

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]

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Governor Moore announces $11.5 million to support Maryland child care facilities through Child Care Capital Support Fund

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced that 67 child care facilities have been awarded a total of $11.5 million through the inaugural round of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund, administered through the Maryland Department of Commerce in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education. The fund, created during the 2022 General Assembly, offers no-interest loans […]

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