Posts Tagged ‘Maryland Governor Wes Moore’
Governor Moore Authorizes Second Loan Payment Supporting Workers Impacted by Shutdown
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has authorized a second round of payments through the state’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program to support federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown. The program provides $700 no-interest loans to “excepted” federal employees—those working without pay and not eligible for unemployment benefits. State officials say the effort is aimed at…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced new reforms to strengthen and better protect children in the foster care system, including contracts establishing statewide standards for one-on-one care for youth with complex needs and expanded placement capacity. Governor Moore said the changes are designed to replace a fragmented system with a more consistent, accountable approach—ensuring children…
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 Moore Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlined his priorities for the 2026 legislative session, focusing on education funding, public safety, housing, public health, and economic development. His agenda includes proposals to expand housing near transit hubs, maintain vaccine access through state-level authority, provide record funding for law enforcement and public schools in the proposed FY 2027 budget,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance Focused on Public Health Coordination
Governor Matt Meyer has joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and territories that officials say is designed to protect the health of people across the United States. In addition to Governor Meyer, the initial members of the alliance will include Maryland Governor…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Signs FY 2026 Budget and Other Measures
On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore presided over the fifth and final bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the governor’s Procurement Reform Act of 2025 and the Budget Bill for FY 2026. The legislation signed today turns the state’s budget deficit into a surplus and enacts procurement reform to increase transparency and ensure that…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Signs MOU to Strengthen Partnership with BOEM on Offshore Wind Development
Maryland Governor Wes Moore this morning signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to strengthen Maryland’s partnership on offshore wind development. The signing of this MOU officially teams Maryland with the federal government to advance the state’s – and the country’s off-shore wind energy goals. US Senator Chris Van…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Governor Moore’s State of the State speech as prepared: Madam Speaker; Mister President; Madam…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointments to Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and State Board of Sign Language Interpreters
In Maryland, Usherla DeBerry has been appointed as acting director of the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Governor Wes Moore also announced the members appointed to the newly-created State Board of Sign Language Interpreters. Governor Moore says it’s vital that Maryland provides all resources and access to opportunities for the state’s deaf…
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