Posts Tagged ‘Executive Order’
Gov Moore Pardons 175,000 Convicted of Low-Level Marijuana Possession
Governor Wes Moore, with his signature Monday morning, pardoned over 175,000 people who have been convicted of low-level marijuana possession or possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia. The order represents the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state in the country and the inclusion of paraphernalia makes Maryland the first…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Maryland鈥檚 Pollution Reduction Plan
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order聽to advance Maryland鈥檚 Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order鈥攐ne of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a Maryland governor鈥攄irects a whole-of-government approach to address climate change, including action to propose new emissions standards and the creation of the Governor鈥檚 Subcabinet on Climate. In accordance with the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Issues Executive Order Establishing Cross-Governmental Task Force to Combat Workplace Fraud聽
Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order聽to renew and expand a cross-governmental task force dedicated to strengthening investigations and enforcement of laws regarding workplace fraud. Governor Moore says this order will help ensure that employees receive the pay and benefits they’ve earned while driving fair competition in the private sector. The nine-member Joint…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order Establishing Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order聽establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government. The purpose of the initiative is to proactively address the needs arising from a growing older adult population.…
Read MoreGov Carney to Sign Executive Order to Make DE a Trauma-Informed State
Governor John Carney will sign an Executive Order Wednesday afternoon that will make Delaware a trauma-informed state to mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and build resilience in children, adults and communities. This Executive Order will direct the Family Services Cabinet Council to develop tools for training state employees and community partners on…
Read MoreGov Carney Establishes Advisory Council on English Learners
On Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed an Executive Order that establishes the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement the state鈥檚 community-driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022.聽 The number of English learners in the First State has increased by 433% since 1997.聽 There are currently nearly 12,000 English learners in Delaware public schools this…
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