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Governor Wes Moore Maryland Association of Counties Address 202412

Governor Moore delivers address on fiscal challenges, announces actions to help grow economy at 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a speech before the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference on Thursday evening, Governor Wes Moore outlined the challenges facing Maryland’s economy and announced three key actions his administration will take to address them. Citing a structural budget deficit and uncertainty surrounding the incoming federal administration, Moore stressed the need for Maryland to focus on economic growth. […]

Olszewski issues executive order to address Baltimore County affordable housing shortage

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order on December 3, 2024, mandating affordable housing units in new housing developments receiving County financial support. This means any new or preservation development project that receives county discretionary financial support — which includes loans, grants, payments-in-lieu of taxes, tax credits, TIFs, and bonds — must designate a percentage of units […]

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Governor Moore unveils plan to tackle Baltimore’s vacant property crisis

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced an executive order to establish Reinvest Baltimore, an initiative to address the city’s vacant property crisis. The program will be a coordinated effort between the state, city, nonprofits, and for-profit partners, with the goal of revitalizing neighborhoods and maximizing economic potential and quality of life for residents. “Baltimore’s vacant property crisis is an issue […]

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Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports. The Maryland Department of Information Technology, the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives will work together to assess the state’s […]

Governor Moore Holding Cannabis Pardon Executive Order

Governor Moore signs executive order pardoning 175,000 Maryland cannabis convictions

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 people with low-level marijuana possession convictions. This is the largest pardon of any state in the U.S. for a misdemeanor cannabis possession charge, and it also includes possession of drug paraphernalia. The order follows the state’s 2022 legalization of recreational cannabis. Over 150,000 of the people pardoned had simple […]

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Governor Moore announces Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program to provide temporary cash assistance for eligible workers

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced the start of the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program, which will provide temporary cash assistance to eligible workers who have lost income and work hours due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million program, established through executive order and authorized by the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

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

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The I-695 detours have been shifted – details here. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources to protect […]

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