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Governor Moore announces $17 million to reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency in Maryland public schools

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a $17 million investment to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in public schools across Maryland. The funding, part of the state’s Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, will support 30 projects in 11 school districts aimed at reducing operating costs and cutting carbon emissions. “Making our schools more energy efficient doesn’t just help […]

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Governor Moore announces pilot program to speed up Maryland business permitting

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the start of a pilot program designed to streamline the state’s permitting process for major development projects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, aims to reduce “red tape” and accelerate economic growth across the state. The council, established by an economic competitiveness executive order in December 2024, will work […]

Gas prices gently climb, but OPEC+ move could reverse trend

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has increased for the second consecutive week, rising to $3.11 per gallon, though a recent move by OPEC+ could soon reverse the trend, according to data from GasBuddy. The national average is up 1.2 cents from a week ago and 1.3 cents from a month ago, but remains 32.8 cents lower […]

Gas prices inch up as White House trade deal pushes oil higher

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, the national average price of gasoline has edged back up, rising 0.9 cents in the past week to $3.10 per gallon, GasBuddy reported Monday. The slight increase comes as energy markets react to a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, which has pushed oil prices higher. Despite the recent uptick, […]

Maryland to invest $20 million in waterway improvements, boating access

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that it will allocate $20 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2026 to enhance public boating access, dredge navigable waterways, and bolster safety for first responders across the state. The funding, drawn from the Waterway Improvement Fund, will support a range of projects including new and upgraded public boating facilities, […]

Gas prices see slight dip amidst supply jump, oil decline

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has resumed a downward trend, falling 1.7 cents over the past week to $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks an 11.5-cent decrease from a month ago and is 37.7 cents lower than a year ago. Conversely, the national average price of diesel saw a slight increase, rising 1.7 […]

Governor Moore appoints new secretary for Department of Veterans and Military Families

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the appointment of Ed Rothstein as the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective Aug. 1. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel and current Carroll County commissioner, will lead the department responsible for supporting the state’s veteran and military communities. Ross Cohen, who has served as interim acting secretary, […]

Maryland unveils first Business Ready Sites grants to spur economic growth

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]

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