Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs executive order doubling Maryland’s energy conservation goal through state government greenhouse gas reductions

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order doubling Maryland’s energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings from a 10% decrease by 2029 to a 20% decrease by 2031. The order will ensure that Maryland’s state government leads by example in addressing the harmful impacts of climate change while saving taxpayers money through reduced state utility costs. The order […]

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Olszewski announces $1.1 million in additional federal funding for eviction prevention

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County will receive an additional $1.1 million dollars in rental assistance funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its reallocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. Baltimore County was one of only three jurisdictions statewide to receive reallocation funding – obtaining the largest reallocation of federal dollars […]

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Baltimore County to acquire additional 12-acre site at Security Square for $6.85 million [VIDEO]

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WINDSOR MILL, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday afternoon announced that Baltimore County will acquire a new 12-acre parcel at Security Square for $6.85 million. In combination with the prior acquisition of the former Sears site, Baltimore County will now own over one-third of the overall site at Security Square, which officials say will help support a coordinated, long-term vision […]

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

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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 […]

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NRA sues Maryland after Governor Moore signs gun control bils, carry restrictions into law

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action sued the state of Maryland on Tuesday after Governor Wes Moore signed a pair of gun control bills into law. The NRA says the new laws will “prevent law-abiding citizens from carrying for self-defense purposes.” Governor Moore signed SB 1 and HB 824 into law on Tuesday after Democrat lawmakers championed […]

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Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to take action to reduce asthma triggers during Asthma Awareness Month

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Baltimore, MD—Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Asthma Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to have an Asthma Action Plan, monitor air quality, and reduce asthma triggers in the home and at school and work. Asthma is a serious, common, and chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and affects about one in 13 […]

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Governor Moore announces $15 million available for small business relief

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a $15 million commitment to minority-led small business lender Lendistry to provide relief to Maryland small businesses. The commitment is the latest investment through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, through which Maryland is deploying up to $198 million in federal relief. “As the first Community Development Fund Institution to begin offering loans […]

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Police, elected officials to hold community walk in Holland Hills

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and local elected officials will hold a community walk in Holland Hills on Wednesday evening. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., and Delegate Carl Jackson will be among local officials partnering with community members on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7 p.m., at the Hazelwood Inn for a Community […]

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