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Governor Moore, federal partners announce $15 million for new electric vehicle charging stations in Maryland as Hertz dumps EVs

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld and Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins at Coppin State University to announce that the Maryland Clean Energy Center, the state’s official green bank, […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 1

Posted on December 28, 2023 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Gas-powered vehicles banned in Maryland?

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Mark Twain wisely said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” This rang true in 2023 when Governor Moore and radical liberals in Annapolis announced that Maryland would follow California with rules to phase out the sale of new, gasoline […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part II

Posted on May 17, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Welcome back to the 2023 End of Session Review, a continuation of last week’s article! This article outlines additional measures that took place during the Annapolis legislative session – some good and others not so much. In March, Governor Moore announced that Maryland would move to electric […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Maryland House Republicans blast Governor Moore’s plan to ban sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House Republican Caucus on Tuesday responded to Governor Wes Moore’s announcement that Maryland would automatically follow California’s lead and ban the sale of gas-powered cars in Maryland. Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase […]

Governor Moore aims for 100% of passenger car, light truck sales to be electric by model year 2035

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Maryland on Tuesday blasted Governor Moore’s announcement. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by […]

USPS to deploy over 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, making one of the largest EV fleets in U.S.

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The United States Postal Service this week announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery-powered electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service’s aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles. The Postal Service […]

Governor Hogan sends letter to Joe Biden asking for action to address Inflation Reduction Act provisions that hurt consumers

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday wrote a letter to Joe Biden calling for federal action to address protectionist provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that impose trade barriers, drive up prices, and threaten access to affordable electric vehicles. “I appreciate and share your priority to bring greater manufacturing capability and supply chain stability to the United States’ domestic market,” […]

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