Gov Wes Moore Posthumously Commissions Harriet Tubman as Brigadier General in Maryland National Guard

During a visit to the Eastern Shore Monday for Veterans Day, Maryland Governor Wes Moore posthumously commissioned Harriet Tubman as Brigadier General of the Maryland National Guard for her military service to both the country and Maryland. That ceremony took place at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center with Tubman’s great-great-great…

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MD Gov. Moore Announces New Digital Platform for Capital Grants Management

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The Maryland Department of General Services has launched a state-of-the-art capital grants management system that is a modernized digital platform. The new platform will manage all grants authorized beginning in 2017 and will deliver increased efficiencies and accessibility for future capital grants administration.  This program, which is designed by Submittable, will replace a cumbersome, manual-reliant…

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Governor Moore Pledges Support for Maryland Military and Veteran Caregivers Through Hidden Heroes Campaign

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pledged support for over 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the state by joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign. The campaign raises awareness about the issues military caregivers face; brings critical resources to our nation’s “hidden heroes” who care for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans;…

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Gov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Ahead of Arrival of Debby

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of possible effects from the remnants from Hurricane Debby later this week. Possible effects could include heavy rain and winds, inland and tidal flooding. A State of Preparedness was established by executive order last November to enhance the state’s ability to respond swiftly…

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Gov Moore Announces $2.25-million to Support Local Housing & Community Revitalization

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Governor Wes Moore Friday announced $2.25-million in grant funding for local government and non-profit organizations to to help revitalize neighborhoods. The funding – through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Operating Assistance Grant programs – will assist local governments, Main Street communities, and nonprofits with operating costs associated with local housing efforts and…

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Two New Economic Relief Programs to Support Workers & Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse are now Live

Two programs that were created under Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s executive order that was signed on April 5th – went live on Monday. These are two economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse – through the Maryland Departments of Labor, Housing and Community Development and Department of Commerce.…

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Gov Wes Moore Delivers Keynote Address at MACo Summer Conference in Ocean City

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been in Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference. He delivered the keynote address during Saturday’s closing session of the conference – speaking about the disciplined approach required to grow Maryland’s economy amid budget shortfalls and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state.…

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Gov Moore Announces New and Redesignated Enterprise Zones

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The Maryland Department of Commerce has approved three new Enterprise Zones – and one is in Worcester County. Several existing Enterprise Zones have been redesignated and expanded – including the Town of Princess Anne and the City of Cambridge. The new Enterprise Zone is Snow Hill. Governor Wes Moore says the Enterprise Zone program serves…

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Gov Moore Announces $13.5-Million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Funds

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5-million in Waterway Improvement Funds to support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels, equipment for local first responders and other infrastructure and initiatives. Governor Wes Moore adds that the funding comes from a one-time 5% excise tax when a…

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Gov Moore Announces Nearly $9 Million in 2022 Tax Credits to Help Maryland Residents Pay Off Student Loan Debt

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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded nearly $9-million in 2022 tax credits to more than 9,000 Maryland residents who have incurred student loan debt. Nearly $50-million in tax credits have been awarded since the program originated in 2017. This year, more than 9,300 Maryland residents were awarded the…

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MD Gov Wes Moore Announces Proposed $63-billion FY 2024 Budget

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Two days after taking the helm as Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore has announced his preliminary $63-billion budget plan for FY 2024. The proposed budget includes record investments in education and transportation. It also keeps with his promise of focusing on creating a competitive and equitable economy, ending childhood poverty in Maryland and public safety…

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