Governor Wes Moore Maryland Association of Counties Address 2024

Governor Moore delivers keynote address at 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore gave an update on the state’s fiscal conditions and the challenges Marylanders will face in the coming years. He delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City over the weekend. Governor Moore began by acknowledging the progress the Moore-Miller administration has made in reducing spending. He touted the […]

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Maryland invests $24 million in clean energy initiatives for public schools

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Energy Administration this week announced funding for 31 projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in public schools. The $24 million in grants will go toward electrification and solar energy projects across 13 different school districts, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday. “Our K-12 schools stand on the front lines […]

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BWI Marshall breaks monthly passenger record in June

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BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) has set a record for the most passengers in a single month, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Transportation. A total of 2,603,847 commercial passengers flew through BWI Marshall Airport in June, which is an 11% increase from the same month in 2023. The department also said […]

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Governor Moore announces $7.3 million in EARN workforce grants to make Maryland more competitive

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland this week announced an investment of $7.3 million to upskill the workforce and make the state more competitive in a bid to attract more businesses and create higher-paying jobs for local workers. The Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program will provide grants to over 500 businesses to help them upskill and diversify their workforce […]

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Governor Moore announces $9.2 million renewable energy workforce development program for Maryland higher education institutions

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is offering grants to colleges and universities to help them develop programs for students to gain skills in the field of renewable energy. The Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program will award $9.2 million in grants that will support the installation of solar panels on campuses, the development of clean energy sector academic programming, […]

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Maryland road crews prepare for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Moore urges caution

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is making preparations for heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the entire state with the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, Thursday through Friday evening. Drivers are encouraged to avoid travel as the storm passes through the state. State Highway Administration maintenance crews are preparing by clearing storm drain systems of debris, organized […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

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Governor Wes Moore ION Tour

Governor Moore tours ION Storage Systems, announces $11 million investment to support Maryland-based manufacturing projects

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UPDATE: The headline and body of this article have been updated to provide additional information and clarity. Story continues below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based manufacturer of solid-state batteries for the defense, aerospace, medical, consumer, electric vehicle, and grid storage industries. During the visit in Beltsville, the governor announced $11 million in funding […]

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