ANNAPOLIS, MD—In celebration of the fall harvest, Governor Wes Moore has declared October as “Maryland Apple Month.” The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is encouraging residents to support local farmers and enjoy the state’s abundant apple crop by participating in the “Take a Bite of Maryland” promotion. As part of the promotion, a new character, Apple Buddy, has […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of an effort to promote walking and other forms of sustainable transportation, Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October as “Walktober.” The declaration marks the fifth annual Walktober celebration in the state. “Maryland’s sidewalks, crosswalks and trails are an essential part of our transportation network which helps provide safe and equitable access for all,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has declared that September 30 – October 4 is Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. This week is dedicated to promoting local food in schools and introducing students to the importance of healthy and fresh foods. The Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week is part of the Maryland Farm to School Program, which is run by the Maryland […]
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 […]
The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Family budgets are tight. According to economists, food prices have increased more than 25% since 2020 (editor’s note: in 2022, food prices increased by 9.9 percent, faster than in any year since 1979). To put that in perspective, a cart of groceries that cost you $100 in November […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) this week announced that it is offering free AI courses and workshops to state employees. This is part of an effort to make the technology more accessible and responsible for the public sector. The State of Maryland’s educational AI resources are made possible through its partnership with InnovateUS, a non-profit organization dedicated […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners – Grace Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. – of the M/V Dali for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information on how Marylanders can seek help. In recognition of this campaign, Governor Wes Moore issued a citation (PDF) honoring the Baltimore Ravens and their partnership […]