ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the country will be honored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign for their service to their country. The campaign, launched in 2016, seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that military caregivers face and to connect them with resources available to them. “Military and veteran caregivers are just as […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a State of Preparedness declaration for Maryland as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby are predicted to move through the region late this week. The declaration allows the state to better prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including heavy rain, tidal flooding, and power outages. “The safety of Marylanders is our top priority. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced new grant money to help bolster the state’s offshore wind workforce with a focus on supporting women and people of color. The $4.7 million training and job placement grant program is part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Maryland Works for Wind initiative. The initiative includes a collaboration between employers, unions, training providers, […]
JESSUP, MD—A $12.1 million building will be built to house a variety of Maryland State Police and Office of the State Fire Marshal units, including a K-9 training center and a bomb squad. The Maryland State Police Tactical Services Administration Building will be built in Jessup, Maryland, and will also house units for emergency operations. “Our officers and public safety […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Attorney Marie Grant has been appointed as the next Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. She will succeed Joy Hatchette, who is currently serving as an interim commissioner. Grant has served as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs at the Maryland Department of Health and has also served as the Vice President of Public Policy at Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Hygea Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday at its new Middle River facility. Hygea Healthcare makes addiction recovery possible through innovative treatments and therapies that combine traditional practices with technology and alternative healing approaches. Its facilities feature a team of addiction treatment professionals and mental health leaders, including doctors, nurses, and peer support specialists. Hygea Healthcare also […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Supreme Court has appointed a new justice to its Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. Peter Killough, a judge from Prince George’s County, will join the circuit court. Killough has served as an associate judge since 2018. He’s a former lawyer with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, having served ten years in that position. Before his time […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visited the Ravens training camp in Owings Mills. The event was to rally the Ravens Flock ahead of the upcoming season. Governor Moore sent a clear message to rival teams that are looking to defend against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this year: “Good luck!” “The Ravens are the […]