Governor Wes Moore appoints first secretary of Department of Service and Civic Innovation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the appointment of Paul Monteiro as first secretary of the newly created Department of Service and Civic Innovation. “Paul’s nomination is the result of a months-long, nationwide search to find someone with the vision, the experience, the integrity, and the skill to unleash the full potential of this new department.” said Governor Moore. […]

Governor Moore testifies in House, Senate hearings in support of SERVE Act

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore testified in Maryland House and Senate hearings in support of the SERVE Act, presented as HB0546/SB0551. This legislation will establish a Service Year Option Program for high school students under the new Department of Service and Civic Innovation, and is part of the Governor’s legislative agenda to bring service to the forefront in Maryland. […]