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

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

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

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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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Maryland honors 150,000 military, veteran caregivers with Hidden Heroes Campaign

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland braces for Debby’s remnants, State of Preparedness declared

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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. […]

Maryland invests in offshore wind workforce training

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

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Maryland breaks ground on new State Police complex

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

New Maryland Insurance Commissioner appointed

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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. […]

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Hygea Healthcare holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in Middle River

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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