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Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation. The funds, which are coming from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative, are meant to help participating organizations recruit underrepresented people in Maryland into registered apprenticeship programs. “In […]

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Governor Moore delivers keynote address at 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore gave an update on the state’s fiscal conditions and the challenges Marylanders will face in the coming years. He delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City over the weekend. Governor Moore began by acknowledging the progress the Moore-Miller administration has made in reducing spending. He touted the […]

Maryland invests $24 million in clean energy initiatives for public schools

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Energy Administration this week announced funding for 31 projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in public schools. The $24 million in grants will go toward electrification and solar energy projects across 13 different school districts, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday. “Our K-12 schools stand on the front lines […]

Baltimore County officials unveil Small Area Plans initiative

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning on Tuesday announced the Small Area Plans initiative to better understand the needs of local communities and to help the county reach its sustainability goals. The new initiative will divide the county into 12 different geographical areas, which will then be subject to the process of community engagement and the development of their […]

Governor Moore announces $7.3 million in EARN workforce grants to make Maryland more competitive

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland this week announced an investment of $7.3 million to upskill the workforce and make the state more competitive in a bid to attract more businesses and create higher-paying jobs for local workers. The Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program will provide grants to over 500 businesses to help them upskill and diversify their workforce […]

Governor Moore announces $9.2 million renewable energy workforce development program for Maryland higher education institutions

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is offering grants to colleges and universities to help them develop programs for students to gain skills in the field of renewable energy. The Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program will award $9.2 million in grants that will support the installation of solar panels on campuses, the development of clean energy sector academic programming, […]

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Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants