BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Maryland nearly $69 million for homeless services through its Continuum of Care program as part of a historic $3.16 billion nationwide allocation. The state’s 10 Continuum of Care organizations will receive $68,928,914 to support housing and services for Marylanders experiencing homelessness—representing an […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced a grant program that will aim to revitalize Main Street communities across Maryland. The program is part of a larger effort to combat blight and crime in designated areas. The funding is part of $2.25 million in grant money that will be distributed between local governments, nonprofits, and community development corporations. The money can be […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County New Americans Task Force has released a new strategic plan outlining recommendations to improve services and increase inclusion for the county’s immigrant community. The plan, titled “Welcoming and Belonging Strategic Plan,” was developed through a collaboration between the task force, county government, and Welcoming America, an organization that supports immigrants across the country. “Diversity is our […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A public meeting has been announced to discussed the vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill that County Executive Johnny Olszewski first proposed back in January. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Rosedale branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. In 2021, the Olszewski administration’s Solid Waste Work Group […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed legislation aimed at expanding housing construction, which is expected to help reduce instability in the state’s housing market and make it more affordable. “We made the choice to put housing front-and-center this year because we know this issue can’t wait. Building a stronger housing market can’t wait. Tackling a housing shortage of 96,000 […]
The following is a 2024 election update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. The primary elections are less than three weeks away! You may have even received your mail-in ballot already. Here is some useful information to make sure you vote in this primary. First and foremost, you must be registered to vote. To ensure you can fully vote […]