Posts Tagged ‘Governor Wes Moore’
Maryland Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff for Former Lt. Gov. Melvin A. Steinberg
Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, tomorrow, Thursday, March 12th.  This is the day of interment for former Lieutenant Governor and State Senator Melvin A. Steinberg, who passed away on Tuesday, March 10th. Melvin A. Steinberg was a member of the State Senate from 1967 to 1987…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs ICE-Related Legislation Terminating Standing 287(g) Agreements–Effective Immediately
Governor Wes Moore has signed legislation to prohibit State and local jurisdictions from deputizing officers for federal civil immigration enforcement activity. The law, created under SB 245/HB 444, is effective immediately. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), established its 287(g) program to authorize local law enforcement officials to perform federal civil…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership Transition
Governor Wes Moore announced a leadership transition at the Maryland Department of Human Services. Secretary Rafael LĂłpez will step down effective Feb. 23rd for health-related reasons. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett will serve as interim secretary through April 1, after which former Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy L. Rodgers will assume the role of acting…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Delivers State of the State Address
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today delivered his State of the State Address… The Governor also said homicides are down nearly 50 percent statewide, with historic declines in crime reported in every corner of the state. He credits that progress to collaboration among community leaders, elected officials, and local schools, along with targeted funding directed to…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access
Maryland has received federal approval to expand high-speed internet access statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the approval specifically applies to the State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, and provides $79.1 million in funding, which will support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Connect Maryland initiative. State officials…
Read MoreMaryland Overdose Deaths Fall for Fourth Straight Year – Reach 10-Year Low
Overdose deaths in Maryland are at the lowest level seen in the last 10 years – with a 53% decrease from the state’s historic high of 2800 in 2021. Governor Wes Moore Friday announced that the latest provisional data from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard shows that drug overdose deaths last year decreased by 26%…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce
Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a new $5 million initiative to help employers—including small businesses—hire and train registered apprentices. The initiative is the latest action taken under Governor Moore to grow the state’s workforce and unlock economic opportunity for Marylanders through registered apprenticeship programs. Governor Moore said…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Affordable and Reliable Energy Legislation
Governor Wes Moore has announced legislation with the goal of securing an affordable and reliable energy future for Maryland. The Lower Bills and Local Power Act is part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. The bill introduces measures to secure financing for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional direct…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Delaware, Maryland Officials Urging Preparedness Ahead of Potentially Major Winter Storm
Storm Forecast–Update 01/22/26: Although the forecast is subject to change, AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley show– how much snow is expected at this point… Right along the coast including Ocean City, Maryland, the precipitation is expected eventually to turn over to rain for a period of time. From…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $164M in Funding to Support Hospital Surge Care
Governor Wes Moore has announced $164 million in hospital surge funding to support access to care amid high rates of respiratory illness in Maryland. The Health Services Cost Review Commission, an independent state agency that works to ensure access to high-value, affordable health care, approved the funding to assist hospitals that are strained by an…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Maryland Governor Wes Moore this morning released the Moore-Miller Administration’s proposed FY 2027 budget, focusing on three core priorities: protecting Marylanders, lowering costs for families, and boosting economic competitiveness. The plan includes nearly $900 million in cost-saving measures, no new taxes or fees, and reduces government operating expenses by $154 million. Key highlights include record…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $2.6 Million in Additional Industry-Led EARN Workforce Development Grants
Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional $2.6 million investment in Maryland’s workforce through the EARN Maryland program, aimed at helping businesses train workers and meet growing industry demand. The funding will support more than 100 employers and connect over 750 Marylanders with job training, industry credentials, and support services. Governor Moore said the investment…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders US Flag Lowered Tuesday
Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Record Law Enforcement Funding in FY 2027 Budget
Governor Wes Moore this morning announced a record $124.1 million in funding to support law enforcement in the governor’s proposed FY 2027 budget. Governor Moore stated that the proposed funding reflects the administration’s commitment to improving public safety through a comprehensive approach that supports law enforcement, strengthens communities, and invests in residents. He noted that…
Read MoreMaryland Awarded $2.6 Million in AI Grants to Improve Access to Public Services
Maryland has secured two national grants totaling more than $2.6 million over two years to develop responsible artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving access to public services. The funds will support projects led by the Departments of Human Services, Health, Labor, and partner agencies to streamline eligibility verification for programs like SNAP and Medicaid and…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointment of Kathryn Thomson as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Kathryn B. “Katie” Thomson as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Thomson will assume her post on January 7th. Thomson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Katie Thomson brings more than 30 years…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $10M Community Business Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass, a new data platform designed to help local entrepreneurs more quickly access information, capital, and support to start and grow businesses in high-need communities. The governor also announced $10 million in new investments aimed at supporting fresh food retailers and child care…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $69.5 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Governor Wes Moore has announced nearly $70 million in Fiscal Year 2026 awards to support six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds for 226 projects and activities that will be provided to directly support local revitalization goals in Maryland’s disinvested communities across the state. Awards through the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Elected Speaker of the House during Special Session Tuesday
UPDATED – 12/16/25 – The Maryland House of Delegates has elected a new speaker – Prince George’s County Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk – during a special legislative session on Tuesday. She received glowing recommendations from both sides of the aisle during the nomination process and a unanimous voice vote for election from the full chamber. Pena-Melnyk is…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Commits $10 Million to Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Help Protect Against Hate Crimes
Governor Wes Moore today announced that his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 will maintain $10 million in funding for the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program, which saw its funding doubled in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, provides vital support to nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions for security enhancements to protect…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders
Governor Wes Moore today announced a first-of-its kind adult vaccine program to expand access to immunizations for Maryland residents who are uninsured and underinsured. Administered by the Maryland Department of Health, the program will provide recommended vaccines for free to Marylanders aged 19 and older at local health departments across the state. The program, made…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointment of Michael “Mike” Farlow to Worcester County District Court
Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Farlow to the Worcester County District Court. Farlow currently serves as a prosecutor in the Office of the Worcester County State’s Attorney, a position he has held for the past seven years. Prior to joining the office full time, he was a solo practitioner in Ocean…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order Establishing the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order formally establishing the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan to guide the future of Maryland’s $2.9 billion equine sector. The initiative marks a historic step toward unifying the state’s diverse horse community under a single, coordinated vision for growth, sustainability, and collaboration. Governor Moore says Maryland’s horse industry…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Declares a State of Emergency Amid Federal Government Shutdown
Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown and allocate resources to address health and welfare needs in the state. Governor Moore also issued an executive order providing $10 million in emergency funding to Maryland food security partners to support residents affected by the lapse…
Read More“We’ve Got Your Back”–Governor Moore Addresses Workforce Amid Federal Shutdown Concerns
Governor Wes Moore today joined a roundtable with workforce development service providers to discuss the impacts of the federal government shutdown—now entering its fourth week. The discussion was hosted at the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Montgomery County, a first-in-the-nation career center created exclusively to address the employment needs of displaced federal workers…
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