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Attorney General Brown announces lawsuit seeking damages from M/V DALI owners following crash that destroyed Key Bridge

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

MD Health Mark Andrews Addiction Campaign

Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens for new campaign addressing addiction [VIDEO]

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland increases procurement goal for Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program participants

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state is increasing the goal for veteran-owned small businesses receiving state contracts from 1% to 3%. The change is effective immediately and is part of an effort to diversify Maryland’s contracting landscape and support veteran-owned businesses. “The military teaches you not just how to serve, but also how to lead. […]

Poll: 84% of Marylanders support ICE partnership

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The September Gonzales poll showed that 84% of Marylanders want local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE, with a record of 69% strongly supporting it. In this same poll, 64% of respondents support the job Wes Moore is doing as Governor. “Marylanders clearly want change in Maryland’s ICE policies,” said Delegate Matt Morgan of St. Mary’s County. “Every demographic […]

BWI Airport breaks passenger traffic record for second straight month

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport set a record for passenger traffic in July 2024, with 2,667,660 travelers taking to the airport, breaking the previous record set in June, the state of Maryland announced in a press release on Monday, September 16th. “BWI Marshall Airport connects Maryland residents and businesses to the world,” said Governor Wes Moore. “This […]

State of Maryland announces $13.3 million in federal highway safety grants

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that $13.3 million in federal highway safety grants will be distributed on October 1, 2024, to 87 agencies, organizations, and programs across Maryland as part of a statewide focus on preventing motor vehicle crashes and eliminating roadway fatalities. The governor’s office says the money can be used for a variety of purposes including seatbelt […]

Maryland invests $16 million in bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the release of $16 million in grants to support projects that aim to expand bike and pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland. The grants are funded by a combination of state and federal money and are expected to support 36 projects. The state is hoping that the new investment into the area will help to improve […]

Governor Wes Moore Service Year Announcement 202409

Governor Moore launches second Maryland Corps and Service Year Option