Posts Tagged ‘Governor Wes Moore’
Governor Moore Announces Major Action to Rebuild State Government and Modernize MD Department of Information Technology Services & Operations
In Maryland, plans are underway to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services, the state will employ its first-ever chief technology officer; first-ever chief digital experience officer; first-ever AI advisor; and first-ever director of accessibility. Governor Wes Moore says the Moore-Miller administration is committed to…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Launches Campaign to Help Reach Goal of Available and Affordable Internet Service to MD Households
With the commitment to extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable, Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway. The governor yesterday was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate…
Read MoreMaryland Agencies and Organizations Awarded Grants for Highway Safety Efforts
33 agencies and organizations in Maryland have been awarded grants for safety projects and the development of local strategic highway safety plans. Governor Wes Moore today announced that nearly $1 million will be distributed to those agencies and organizations for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety as well as local strategic highway safety plans.…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $5.8 Million in Grant Awards for Maryland Nursing Programs
A major step has been taken toward addressing Maryland’s nursing shortage. Nine of the state’s nursing programs will receive funding in the amount of $5.8 million. The FY24 Competitive Institutional Grant funding includes one-year resource grants, multi-year implementation grants, and planning grants to get more students out of the classroom and into the workforce. Governor…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Moore Announces New Vision to Address Public Safety in Maryland; Response from State Senator Mary Beth Carozza
Governor Wes Moore today laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. Additional Information and Statements Below… “An all-of-the-above approach…
Read MoreExpansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Fraud Reimbursements in Maryland
Electronic Benefits Transfer cardholders in Maryland will now be able to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1st, 2021. Governor Wes Moore signed the legislation into law and said Maryland is taking deliberate action to help restore faith in some of the state’s most-needed services and supports. Under the new law, Maryland will extend…
Read MoreMD Gov Wes Moore Signs POWER Act of 2023
Governor Wes Moore has signed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2023 into law. Gov Moore signed the measure on Friday – after it was passed by the Maryland General Assembly on April 10th. US Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski was on hand in Baltimore for the signing. The POWER Act of 2023…
Read MoreNearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access in Maryland
A nearly $92-million award has been announced by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to expand high-speed internet access across the state. This initiative is through Connect Maryland – to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. An estimated 14,500 unserved or underserved households and businesses would be impacted. Additional information from the Department…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Major Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives to Build More Economically Competitive State
To move Maryland toward achieving its 100% clean energy goal by 2035, Governor Moore announced today that Maryland will significantly increase its offshore wind output and prioritize wind energy partnerships with the aim of creating nearly 15,000 jobs. Governor Moore says Maryland can have both a growing economy and lead the way in clean energy—adding…
Read MoreMaryland Seeks Federal Assistance for Invasive Species That Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species to be an ongoing commercial fishery disaster in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The governor sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting the declaration under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation…
Read MoreGov. Wes Moore lauds Salisbury University’s “Remarkable” Fulbright Student Successes
Maryland Governor Wes Moore during this week’s Board of Public Works meeting, lauding Salisbury University for being named the nation’s No. 1 master’s-level producer of Fulbright Students for 2022-23. Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named SU the nation’s top producer of Fulbright Students in the Master’s Carnegie…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore Delivers State of the State Address
In his first State of the State Address, Maryland Governor Wes Moore called on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would strengthen the pipeline of qualified teachers in the state. Governor Moore says, “We can no longer separate our vision for economic prosperity from our duty to make Maryland public schools the best in…
Read MoreMaryland Joins the US Climate Alliance
Maryland has joined the US Climate Alliance as Governor Wes Moore reaffirms his commitment to combating climate change. The Governor has proposed a $422-million investment in protecting Maryland’s environment through programs funded by the transfer tax that supports land preservation and operations a capital projects in state parks. Another $129-million in General Funds will fully…
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