Governor Moore honors environmental leaders during 2023 Maryland League of Conservation Voters Changemakers celebration

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last month delivered remarks at the 2023 Maryland League of Conservation Voters Changemakers celebration, honoring Marylanders who have demonstrated vision, leadership, and courage in protecting the environment. The event took place at the Colwell Center in downtown Baltimore, home to the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. “Being a changemaker is hard and it takes partnership. […]

Baltimore County offices to be closed on Monday, October 9

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library and all County Senior Centers will be closed and CountyRide service will not operate on the holiday. Towson Loop service will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will remain open. […]

Olszewski announces administrative law judge appointments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday made the following personnel announcements: Current Managing Administrative Law Judge Paul M. Mayhew has announced plans to retire after over 30 years as an Administrative Law Judge and trial lawyer — including over 25 years of service with Baltimore County. Upon his retirement, sitting Administrative Law Judge Maureen E. Murphy will be […]

Governor Moore announces $10 million Build Our Future innovation infrastructure pilot program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $10 million, the pilot program will provide matching grants of up to $2 million to projects that demonstrate a transformative impact in accelerating growth and innovation in the state’s strategic […]

Governor Moore announces appointments to the Baltimore County Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced appointments to the Baltimore County Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission. Jason St. John will serve as chair. “Baltimore County residents deserve diverse, talented, and knowledgeable representation on the Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission,” said Gov. Moore. “These appointees reflect our commitment to those principles and I am grateful that each appointee has welcomed […]

Governor Moore orders Maryland flag to be lowered in honor of Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson,” the Robinson family said in a statement on September 26th. “An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he […]

Governor Moore receives naloxone training at State House, announces $10 million grant awards to address overdose crisis in support of National Recovery Month

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller received a training on overdose response and using the opioid overdose reversal medicine naloxone at the State House. They also recognized September as National Recovery Month and reiterated the administration’s support for increasing access to substance use treatment and recovery services. “Every Marylander has the ability to save a […]

Governor Moore announces new record for general cargo at Port of Baltimore state-owned terminals

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has achieved a new cargo volume record at its state-owned public marine terminals, handling 11.6 million tons of general cargo during the 2023 fiscal year. The milestone surpasses the previous record of 11 million tons set during fiscal year 2019 – the year before the […]