ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s first bill signing, dedicated to ending child poverty in Maryland. Governor Moore signed both the Fair Wage Act of 2023 and the Family Prosperity Act of 2023 into law during the first signing session in a series that will span the coming weeks. “I entered office saying that this […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County is offering free trees to residents in honor of Earth Day and the County’s 20th year as a designated Tree City USA. Trees must be preordered online and supplies are expected to run out quickly. County Giving Away 500 Trees to Baltimore County Residents The County’s Earth Day weekend […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that Delegate Kumar Barve will be appointed to the Public Service Commission. The appointment will occur after the 2023 legislative session. “I am proud to announce the selection of Delegate Kumar Barve to serve on the Public Service Commission. He is a veteran of the Maryland House of Delegates and his leadership within the […]
UPDATE: Robert McCullough has been sworn in as Chief of Police. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday nominated Robert O. McCullough, to serve as Chief of the Baltimore County Police Department. A 35-year veteran of the department, McCullough would be the first African-American to lead the nation’s 21st largest police agency. “Keeping our communities safe […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced the historic nomination of Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead as Maryland’s next Adjutant General. If confirmed by the Senate, Brig. Gen. Birckhead would become the only Black woman leading a state military in our nation. “I am proud to nominate Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead to serve as Maryland’s next Adjutant General. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP, Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center and Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, will jointly host a firearm buyback event to keep unwanted firearms out of communities and to help prevent criminals from accessing these weapons. The first-of-its-kind event in Baltimore County will be held on Saturday, April 15, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the appointment of Paul Monteiro as first secretary of the newly created Department of Service and Civic Innovation. “Paul’s nomination is the result of a months-long, nationwide search to find someone with the vision, the experience, the integrity, and the skill to unleash the full potential of this new department.” said Governor Moore. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday nominated Bob Smith to serve as Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks. Smith, who has served as acting director since January 2023, brings extensive experience with the department where he first began serving part-time as a teenager in 1989 and has served in numerous full-time roles since 1997. “Bob has […]