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Governor Moore joins U.S Treasury, federal leaders to announce $10 million investment to support small businesses in Maryland

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland is set to receive $10 million in federal grant money meant to help small businesses expand and grow. The governor’s office says the money will help connect small business owners with the resources needed to take advantage of economic opportunities. The funds are coming from the State Small Business Credit Initiative Investing in America Small […]

Governor Moore appoints new members to Maryland Port Commission

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed two new members to the Maryland Port Commission to help protect the port’s growth and maintain its position as one of the most important shipping hubs in the country. John Brewer Jr. and Adam Neuman have been appointed to the commission by the governor. Brewer is currently serving as the Director of the Office […]

Maryland to offer free online tax filing with IRS Direct File

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced plans to implement the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Direct File online tool to simplify tax season and make tax preparation more affordable for residents. The new service, which is available to more than 700,000 Maryland taxpayers, is expected to save the state’s taxpayers approximately $5.6 million in tax preparation fees on federal returns, […]

Governor Moore issues statement on military service record after erroneously claiming to have received Bronze Star

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a statement in the wake of a newly-surfaced report that indicating that he falsely claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan. Moore had previously claimed he did receive the medal, but according to a new report from The New York Times, he never actually received it. The report cites […]

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Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program celebrates 25 years of conservation success

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of conservation success, preserving over 125,000 acres of land in Maryland. The program was created to encourage local governments and land trusts to work together to protect ecologically valuable properties, farms, and forests. The Maryland General Assembly approved the program in 1997, and it’s credited with saving taxpayers $405 million. The […]

Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]

Governor Moore announces second round of Maryland’s Build Our Future grants

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that new applications are being accepted for the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $7 million, the program will provide matching grants of up to $2 million to projects that demonstrate a transformative impact in accelerating growth and innovation in the […]

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U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License law

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]

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