Posts Tagged ‘Gov Wes Moore’
Wicomico County Executive Joins Maryland Leaders Calling on Gov Moore to Veto 287(g) Emergency Legislation
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano joined fellow Maryland leaders and impacted families at a press conference at the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Monday to address pending state legislation concerning 287(g) agreements and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign into law emergency legislation (Senate Bill 245 and…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Announces Funding to Assist Veterans and their Families at Veterans Day Ceremony
Governor Wes Moore honored the sacrifices of Maryland’s veterans and their families during a ceremony on Veterans Day. Gov Moore has announced $250,000 in funding to be allocated to four initiatives that provide critical aid for rent, groceries and household stability and says that the partnership built through this effort will strengthen Maryland’s support network…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Delegate Charles Otto
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is in honor of Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away today, Friday, October 17, 2025. The Maryland flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment – Friday, October 24. Delegate Otto represented Legislative District…
Read MoreFree Transit for Federal Workers on MARC and Commuter Bus during Government Shutdown in MD
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Transit Administration will provide free MARC and Commuter Bus service to federal workers during the federal government shutdown. Gov Moore says Maryland is mobilizing to ease the shutdown’s burden on people, but the longer the shutdown lasts the more pain will be felt. The free service…
Read MoreMD State Senator Michael A. Jackson Appointed as Acting MSP Superintendent
Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Roland Butler is retiring on November 1st after over 31 years in law enforcement – and Lt. Col Daniel Pickett will serve as interim superintendent. Governor Wes Moore has appointed Maryland State Senator Michael A. Jackson as the acting superintendent of the Maryland State Police beginning on November 12. Jackson…
Read MoreMD to Place Historical Marker Honoring Harriet Tubman Monday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be on the shore Monday morning to unveil a historical marker honoring the birthplace and legacy of Harriet Tubman. The marker will be placed at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center on Golden Hill Road in Church Creek at 9am – by the Governor and other state and local…
Read MoreTravis Nelson Appointed as Director of the MD Governor’s Office of Homeland Security
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Travis Nelson as Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Nelson has been doing the work as acting director for the past year and a half – but will assume the post of Director on June 11th. Nelson began his career in public safety more…
Read MoreGov. Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm that will impact Maryland into Tuesday. Some areas of the state could see up to a foot of snow which will cause hazardous road conditions and affect public transportation. Governor Moore has also directed the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate…
Read MoreGov Moore Declares Christmas Eve a State Holiday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that state agencies and offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. State employees are granted the day off and the day will be treated like any other state employee holiday. More from Governor Moore: “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland is safer, more…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders Review of Information Sharing Procedures for Youth Charged or Convicted of Violent Crime
The Maryland State Board of Education has taken immediate action to amend its regulations regarding youth who have been charged with or convicted of violent crime – and are attending public school in Maryland. This week Governor Wes Moore ordered the Department of Juvenile Services to lead an interagency review of information sharing procedures for…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
Governor Wes Moore has announced $19.6-million in FY 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties will provide internet access to about 2400 unserved Maryland households in its first round. Additional information from the MD…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – April 30
Work has been on-going in the salvage operation at the Key Bridge collapse site at the Port of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the removal of 182 containers from the bow of the Dali has been completed. Now crews will be more able to begin work to remove the section of bridge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Key Bridge Collapse – Recovery Efforts This Morning
UPDATED 3/27/24–9 p.m.–Fox News reports that according to Maryland authorities, two bodies have been recovered. Divers found a red pickup truck submerged under approximately 25 feet water in the middle span of the bridge and found two bodies trapped inside. Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland Butler identified the victims as 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, of…
Read MoreState of Emergency in Effect in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last evening in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. This order allows the state to take actions to coordinate and request emergency resources and support. Full text of Governor Moore’s release: Governor Wes Moore today signed Executive Order 01.01.2023.13 declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday,…
Read MoreMD Gov Wes Moore Holds First Bill Signing Ceremony
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today Governor Wes Moore held a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that were signed were three key measures. The Fair Wage Act of 2023, which raises the minimum wage in Maryland effective January 1, 2024. The acceleration brings the minimum wage up to $15…
Read MoreGov Moore to Hold Bill Signing Ceremony This Afternoon
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today at noon, Governor Wes Moore will deliver remarks – and hold a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that will be signed – the Fair Wage Act of 2023, Family Prosperity Act of 2023 and Child Victims Act of 2023.
Read MoreMD Governor Orders State Flag to Half Staff Friday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flag lowered to half staff – immediately. This is to honor the six Maryland highway construction workers who died in a tragic accident on I-695 on Wednesday. Flags will return to full staff at sunset today (Friday, March 24).
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