Governor Moore delivers keynote address at Maryland Minority Business Counts event, tours Coppin State University’s new College of Business

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered the keynote address at the Maryland Minority Business Counts “Engage and Elevate” event at Coppin State University. The governor was joined by Comptroller Brooke Lierman; Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson; and Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Atif Chaudhry. Also in attendance was Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business […]

Maryland Attorney General’s Office joins effort combatting elder financial abuse

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined other state officials and consumer protection groups to launch PROTECT Week, a statewide awareness and public education campaign focused on protecting older Americans and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. PROTECT Week is an annual initiative anchored around Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th. One in five seniors over age 65 […]

Governor Moore hosts community roundtable, testifies in support of Fair Wage Act

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore  this week hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of the Fair Wage Act, presented as HB 549. The legislation accelerates the planned increase to a $15 minimum wage, fully implementing the increase for all covered employers as of October 1, 2023. […]

Comptroller Lierman encourages Marylanders to take advantage of Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, enjoy exemption of the state sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke Lierman is reminding Marylanders that, for those looking to replace an appliance, there’s no better time than Shop Maryland Energy Weekend. Shop Maryland Energy Weekend takes place February 18 through 20, and Maryland residents can take advantage of great deals, including exemption of the state’s sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances. During Presidents’ Day weekend, the […]