Maryland State House Archives

Governor Wes Moore issues statement on outcome of 2024 Presidential Election

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]

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Maryland welcomes King Abdullah II of Jordan

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday, the State of Maryland welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to Annapolis. The visit marks the first time a foreign head of state has visited the Maryland State House on official business. The King traveled to Maryland to meet with Governor Wes Moore and take part in a roundtable discussion with a group of leaders […]

Governor Wes Moore delivers 2024 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Video from the address can be viewed below along with the full text: Governor Moore’s State […]

Eight BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2024 legislative session

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]

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

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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. […]

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

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 Wes Moore’s inaugural address [FULL TEXT]

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Below is Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural address, as prepared for delivery on Wednesday, January 18, 2023: Good afternoon, Maryland, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for the honor you have bestowed upon me and Aruna. President Ferguson, Speaker Jones, and Members of the Maryland General Assembly, thank you, all. It’s an honor to be your […]

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Governor Larry Hogan delivers farewell address (FULL TEXT, VIDEO)

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday evening delivered his farewell address to the citizens of Maryland from the historic State House. The full text and video from Governor Hogan’s address can be viewed below. —— My fellow Marylanders: This is the final time that I will have the privilege of addressing the people of this great state as your governor. […]

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