Posts Tagged ‘Governor Wes Moore’
UPDATED: Maryland Flag to Half-Staff for Eastern Shore Officers
UPDATED 10/02/26 – Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is the day of the funeral service for Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Innovative Housing Solutions and Accelerate Permitting
Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland’s housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive. The orders lower housing costs by accelerating the use of more cost-efficient construction techniques, building a workforce ready to meet the state’s urgent housing need, and reforming permitting,…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Historic Funding to Fight Child Poverty Through the ENOUGH Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has officially announced a record-breaking $32 million in grants to boost economic mobility and fight child poverty through Maryland’s ENOUGH Initiative, the administration’s first-in-the-nation program to reduce the number of children living in poverty. The investment will support community-led solutions to poverty in 30 communities in 13 counties across the state where…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff Effective Immediately
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This is to honor Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the Denton Police Department who died Friday. Information regarding the raising of the Maryland flag will be issued at a later time. ================================================== UPDATED – 09/25/26 – 8:20pm – Maryland State Police are…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $1.36 Million in Awards to Expand Prevention, Reduction of Gun Violence
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Health have announced that the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention awarded $1.36 million in grants to 17 organizations to address the impact of gun violence across the state. Officials say the funding will support community-based firearm violence prevention efforts, including firearm safety education, safe storage…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Supreme Court Rules on Congressional Redistricting
The Maryland Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on appeals to two lawsuits filed over the redistricting issue and general election ballot question. While the Court found both circuit courts erred in portions of their rulings, the Court agreed that the ballot language in Question 3 is misleading and violates due process requirements. The Supreme…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Unveils Expanded Platform to Boost Local Community Development
Governor Wes Moore announced the expansion of the Maryland Community Compass (compass.maryland.gov), a free, AI-powered platform designed to streamline local development by centralizing statewide property, zoning, and funding data. Initially launched in December 2025 as the Maryland Community Business Compass—which has already served 15,000+ users and directed nearly $14M in state funding to high-need areas—the…
Read MoreState of Maryland and Social Finance Announce Maryland Pay It Forward Fund to Strengthen Maryland’s Nursing Workforce
Maryland is facing a significant nursing shortage, with about 7,000 open positions across the state and high turnover expected to make the shortage worse. Financial barriers are also keeping some qualified people from pursuing nursing degrees. Now, Governor Wes Moore and Social Finance are launching a three-million-dollar fund to help address the problem. The Maryland…
Read MoreMD Special Session Ends with Passage of Redistricting Legislation; Gov Moore to Sign Bill Wednesday
The Maryland General Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment that, if ratified by voters in November, will clarify the way Maryland’s congressional districts are drawn. The 2026 Special Session came to an end Tuesday afternoon. The Maryland Republican Caucus says that the majority party has succeeded in disenfranchising over a million Marylanders. The last minute…
Read MoreMaryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access
Governor Wes Moore has announced $7.5 million in grants through the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission to fund 14 community-based health care projects expected to serve more than 12,000 Marylanders. All grants will support communities with high rates of childhood poverty, aiming to expand health care access, reduce health disparities, and improve health equity in…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $20 Million for Maryland Waterway Improvement Projects
Governor Wes Moore has announced that twenty-four public boating projects across Maryland will receive $20 million in state funding to support new and improved boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, boating safety, and other infrastructure initiatives. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide the Fiscal Year 2027 funding, which includes $13 million from the…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers to Return for Special Session on Congressional Redistricting in August
Maryland lawmakers will be returning to Annapolis the first week of August for a special session to consider congressional redistricting. Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk made the announcement Tuesday. Currently of the 8 US House seats in Maryland, 7 are held by Democrats. Governor Moore says his administration will work closely…
Read MoreMaryland Files Complaint Seeking End to Utility Surcharge
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Energy Administration—joined by the Public Service Commission and Office of People’s Counsel— has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking to end a utility surcharge that state officials say costs Maryland ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. The complaint challenges fees paid to utilities for participating in…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Energy Assistance Programs to Lower Utility Bills for 200,000 Maryland Households
Governor Wes Moore says about 200,000 Maryland households will receive increased help paying energy bills under an expansion of the state’s energy assistance programs. As of July 1st, eligible residents can receive benefits increased by up to 32% and expanded eligibility. The state is also providing an additional $48 million in electric bill assistance through…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $31.5 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay
Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $31.5 million in grants from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 25 ecological restoration projects encompassing 188 sites statewide to improve water quality and wildlife habitats. The projects also include work on Eastern Shore waterways, including the Coastal Bays…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches New AI Innovation Lab to Upscale AI Adoption and Experimentation in State Government
Governor Wes Moore has announced Maryland’s AI Innovation Lab, an initiative within the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) that officials say will provide State agencies with tools, infrastructure, and expert consultation necessary to upscale AI adoption and experimentation. Governor Moore says that by launching the AI Innovation Lab, Maryland is not just leading the…
Read MoreMid and Upper Shore Sheriffs Join Lawsuit Challenging Community Trust Act
Seventeen Maryland sheriffs, along with the Federation for American Immigration Reform, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maryland’s newly enacted Community Trust Act. The lawsuit names Governor Wes Moore, and Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as well as the State of Maryland as defendants. According to the complaint, the sheriffs argue the law limits cooperation…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Awarded More Than $5.9-Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
Three Worcester County public schools have been awarded over $5.9-million in state grant funding to support major energy modernization projects. Governor Wes Moore announced the funding, which is part of a statewide investment in energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. In Worcester County – there is funding to replace the HVAC system at Snow Hill Elementary…
Read MoreMaryland Kicks Off Bike Month with Safety-Focused Events
The Maryland Department of Transportation is marking Bike Month this May with a series of events promoting bike safety, accessibility, and healthy living, following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation. Events include Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6th, MDOT webinars on May 7th and May 21st, and Bike to Work Week from May 11th–15th,…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $19 Million in Grow Your Own Grants for Teacher Pathways
Governor Wes Moore has announced $19 million in expanded Grow Your Own Educators grants for 13 Maryland school systems to help non-licensed school staff become certified teachers. The program is designed to build local teacher pipelines by supporting paraprofessionals and other school employees as they work toward licensure while remaining in the classroom. State officials…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $1.5 Million in Philanthropic Awards to ENOUGH Communities to Support Education and Child Care Programs
Governor Wes Moore has announced the distribution of $1.5 million in philanthropic funding awards to strengthen education and child care access in nine ENOUGH communities – Maryland jurisdictions with high concentrations of childhood poverty. Funding comes from the ENOUGH Community Support Fund—a private fund designed to provide direct philanthropic support to Maryland’s ENOUGH awardees. The…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $5.2 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Help More than 2,000 Marylanders Train for In-Demand Careers
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $5.2 million in EARN Maryland grants to expand workforce training and job placement programs across the state. The funding is expected to help over 2,000 Marylanders gain job training and credentials, connect nearly 1,000 residents to employment, and provide upskilling for more than 1,100 current workers. The investments target…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore signs the FY2027 Budget into Law
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed into law the budget bill for Fiscal Year 2027, the Capital Budget, and the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026…. He says he has repeatedly emphasized that public safety remains the top priority, pointing to a record $124 million investment in local law enforcement agencies across Maryland.…
Read MoreMaryland 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…
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