ANNAPOLIS, MD—A defense contractor company is expanding its operations in Maryland and bringing with it 200 new jobs. Governor Wes Moore announced this week that BlueHalo is expanding its facility in Germantown. The move is expected to create 200 new jobs across the company’s three locations in Maryland. BlueHalo is a company that develops and manufactures next-generation space, cyber, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—There will now be a paper trail for detectives to follow when investigating catalytic converter thefts in Maryland. On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore signed into law HB871 – a measure introduced by Delegate Carl Jackson. The law requires a form of recordkeeping by licensed businesses such as automotive dismantlers, scrap metal processors, or junk dealers. During the session, Baltimore […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed legislation this week that officials say will to help make the state more competitive by addressing concentrated poverty, improving predictability for business growth, and increasing transparency in government. The three new laws enacted during the third bill signing ceremony of 2024 are aimed at improving the quality of life for Marylanders, particularly those in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights has named Cleveland Horton II as interim director following Alvin Gillard’s retirement, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. Horton, a graduate of the Community College of Baltimore County, the University of Baltimore, and the Maryland Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, is a civil rights lawyer with extensive experience in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced more than $125 million to fund projects aimed at revitalizing Maryland communities. The funding, which was made possible through the State Revitalization Program, will help local governments in carrying out revitalization projects that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in the areas targeted. The State Revitalization Program provides capital investments to […]
The following is an education update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. With the 2023-2024 school year coming to a close, it’s essential to talk about the education crisis in Maryland and how to address it. The Blueprint for Maryland Schools was passed several years ago in Annapolis to address declining student achievement in science, math, and literacy skills. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]