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Attorney General Brown testifies on civil rights enforcement, other key legislative priorities

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday testified in support of proposed legislation that reflects his top priorities as Maryland’s new Attorney General—fighting discrimination and inequities, protecting Marylanders against civil rights violations, pursuing remedies for unlawful police practices, and enhancing public safety. “We want every Marylander to have an equal shot at all the rights and privileges of […]

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Governor Moore hosts community roundtable, testifies in support of Fair Wage Act

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of the Fair Wage Act, presented as HB 549. The legislation accelerates the planned increase to a $15 minimum wage, fully implementing the increase for all covered employers as of October 1, 2023. […]

Olszewski to testify in favor of bill that would raise Maryland’s minimum wage to $15 per hour

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will testify before the Economic Matters Committee on Monday and share support for the Fair Wage Act of 2023 (HB-549). This legislation would accelerate the state’s $15-per-hour minimum wage, fully implementing that wage for all covered employers as of October 1 instead of 2026 as currently required. In addition, the Fair Wage Act would […]

Governor Moore testifies in support of Keep Our Heroes Home Act

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday testified in support of The Keep Our Heroes Home Act, presented as House Bill 554 before the House Ways and Means Committee, marking the first time a sitting governor has testified in support of a bill since 2014. The act is a major component of the governor’s legislative agenda to support veterans and their […]

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Governor Moore, elected officials announce abortion access legislative package for Maryland

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, and state legislators announced a comprehensive abortion access legislative package. The bill package will protect private medical information and expand access to abortion services. “As long as I am Governor, our home will be a safe haven for abortion access,” said […]

Five BCPS students to be honored in inaugural ’18 Under 18′ awards program for outstanding youth

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the “18 Under 18” students to be honored by Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, in partnership with Baltimore magazine. The inaugural award program is designed to highlight youth, ages 5 to 18, from Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford counties and Baltimore City, who are future leaders, change makers, and innovators. […]

Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore Orioles issue joint statement on future of team

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore and the Baltimore Orioles announced their joint commitment to creating a long-term, multi-decade, public-private partnership that both develops and revitalizes the Camden Yards complex as a magnet for sports tourism and leverages Maryland taxpayers’ investment in the property: Governor Moore and the Orioles look forward to continuing the conversation about the next evolution of […]

Former Maryland Delegate Impallaria pleads guilty to misconduct in office for misusing state funds

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III on Friday announced that former Maryland State Delegate Richard K. Impallaria pleaded guilty to misconduct in office for misusing state funds. The Honorable Stacy McCormick, Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, accepted the plea and scheduled a sentencing hearing for June 21, 2023. According to the Statement of Facts read in court […]

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