Governor Moore Attends Inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps Member Commencement

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the Moore-Miller Administration, City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and host site partner representatives from across the state gathered to celebrate the milestone achievement. […]

Governor Moore signs $60 million executive order to provide relief to businesses, workers impacted Key Bridge collapse

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed a $60 million executive order to provide temporary relief to businesses and workers impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order directs state agencies to identify potential relief funds and programs to supplement the aid approved for the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program will distribute $15 […]

Maryland announces Council on Innovation & Impact members

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is launching the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact as part of a broader plan to increase innovation, talent, and resources across sectors of the state’s economy. The council, established by executive order (PDF) in May 2023, will be responsible for identifying and strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and will work with philanthropic and social sector leaders […]

Governor Moore meets with Service Corps members

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore recently participated in the All-Corps Service Meeting hosted by the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation. The governor was joined by Maryland Corps and Service Year Option members, first-class graduates from the Service Year Option program, and leaders of the Maryland Corps Advisory Board. The meeting provided an opportunity for the governor to hear first-hand […]

Maryland Conservation Corps members kick off AmeriCorps Week with invasive plant removal project

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Conservation Corps members gathered at Sandy Point State Park on Tuesday to share stories about why they felt called to serve and what they’ve learned from their work, before setting out for a day of cutting back invasive plants. As part of AmeriCorps Week, the event brought representatives from AmeriCorps and Maryland state agencies to the Chesapeake Bay-front […]

Governor Moore announces launch of Department of Service and Civic Innovation Maryland Serves application portal [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Serves application portal. The portal offers a pathway to new service opportunities, both for eligible adults to earn a living wage and receive professional development and mentoring; and for organizations that are interested in serving as host partners for program participants. “The Maryland Serves application portal offers an unprecedented […]

Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to establish the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact. “Today we are making it clear that we are eager to work with anyone who is ready to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “From local leaders to nonprofits and philanthropists, we are going to ensure […]

Governor Moore signs service year program for high school seniors into law, legislation committed to education and public safety

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s third bill signing. The governor implemented a service year program for graduating seniors, signed investments in education, invested millions in aid to make Maryland’s communities safer, and enacted legislation to help rebuild the state government. “Leaving no one behind means delivering a world-class education to all of our children, […]