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United Way Central Maryland Governor Moore Award 202307

United Way of Central Maryland honors Governor Wes Moore with 11th annual Frank Miller Spirit of Partnership award

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—At its 98th annual meeting, the United Way of Central Maryland honored Governor Wes Moore with the Frank Miller Spirit of Partnership award for his ongoing work to promote equity and increase access to life’s basic needs for all Marylanders. “From raising awareness about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households on the campaign trail, to partnering with United […]

Governor Moore announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]

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MSDE’s Fast Track Application, Family Portal create simple process for families to receive Child Care Scholarship

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced significant changes to the Child Care Scholarship program to expedite the application process for eligible families with the addition of the Fast Track Application process and the Family Portal. “Early childhood education provides our kids with the critical foundation they need to learn, grow, dream, and achieve,” says Governor Wes Moore. […]

Governor Moore announces $5.8 million in grant awards for Maryland nursing programs

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that nine Maryland nursing programs will receive $5.8 million to help address the state’s nursing shortage. The FY24 Competitive Institutional Grant funding includes one-year resource grants, multi-year implementation grants, and planning grants to get more students out of the classroom and into the workforce. “This funding will create positive and lasting change in the […]

Felicia Stolusky appointed to Board of Education of Baltimore County

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Felicia Stolusky, a retired Baltimore County Public Schools educator and former member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to a new full term on the board. Stolusky was nominated by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission and was appointed by the governor, in July, to serve as an at-large member […]

Governor Moore announces new Medicaid benefits to enhance health care access for Marylanders

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the introduction of new Medicaid benefits that will enhance health care access and support for Marylanders. The new benefits expand pregnancy care coverage, support interventions for community violence prevention, and increase access to care for certified peer recovery services, in addition to expanding the settings where such services are provided. “These new benefits will […]

Governor Wes Moore Building Performance Standards Coalition 202306

Governor Moore announces Maryland’s entry into National Building Performance Standards Coalition

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Together with Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor to Joe Biden, Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland will join the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Building Performance Standards Coalition. The announcement occurred during a visit to Requity Foundation’s Carver House project in West Baltimore, a community-based model for workforce development where high school trade students are gaining hands-on net-zero construction training […]

MSDE joins National Partnership for Student Success with announcement of $10 million investment in Maryland Tutoring Corps grant program

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education this week announced it is joining the National Partnership for Student Success. This collaboration, championed by Governor Wes Moore and State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury, highlights Maryland’s commitment to academic recovery and acceleration, statewide student success, particularly those who have been historically underserved, and to the use of evidence-based, people-powered and community-connected supports. “With […]

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