Posts Tagged ‘Gov Wes Moore’
Gov Moore Declares Christmas Eve a State Holiday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that state agencies and offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. State employees are granted the day off and the day will be treated like any other state employee holiday. More from Governor Moore: “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland is safer, more…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders Review of Information Sharing Procedures for Youth Charged or Convicted of Violent Crime
The Maryland State Board of Education has taken immediate action to amend its regulations regarding youth who have been charged with or convicted of violent crime – and are attending public school in Maryland. This week Governor Wes Moore ordered the Department of Juvenile Services to lead an interagency review of information sharing procedures for…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
Governor Wes Moore has announced $19.6-million in FY 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties will provide internet access to about 2400 unserved Maryland households in its first round. Additional information from the MD…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – April 30
Work has been on-going in the salvage operation at the Key Bridge collapse site at the Port of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the removal of 182 containers from the bow of the Dali has been completed. Now crews will be more able to begin work to remove the section of bridge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Key Bridge Collapse – Recovery Efforts This Morning
UPDATED 3/27/24–9 p.m.–Fox News reports that according to Maryland authorities, two bodies have been recovered. Divers found a red pickup truck submerged under approximately 25 feet water in the middle span of the bridge and found two bodies trapped inside. Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland Butler identified the victims as 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, of…
Read MoreState of Emergency in Effect in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last evening in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. This order allows the state to take actions to coordinate and request emergency resources and support. Full text of Governor Moore’s release: Governor Wes Moore today signed Executive Order 01.01.2023.13 declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday,…
Read MoreMD Gov Wes Moore Holds First Bill Signing Ceremony
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today Governor Wes Moore held a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that were signed were three key measures. The Fair Wage Act of 2023, which raises the minimum wage in Maryland effective January 1, 2024. The acceleration brings the minimum wage up to $15…
Read MoreGov Moore to Hold Bill Signing Ceremony This Afternoon
The Maryland General Assembly session ended last night and today at noon, Governor Wes Moore will deliver remarks – and hold a bill signing ceremony. Included in the bills that will be signed – the Fair Wage Act of 2023, Family Prosperity Act of 2023 and Child Victims Act of 2023.
Read MoreMD Governor Orders State Flag to Half Staff Friday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flag lowered to half staff – immediately. This is to honor the six Maryland highway construction workers who died in a tragic accident on I-695 on Wednesday. Flags will return to full staff at sunset today (Friday, March 24).
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