Posts Tagged ‘State of Maryland’
Gov. Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm that will impact Maryland into Tuesday. Some areas of the state could see up to a foot of snow which will cause hazardous road conditions and affect public transportation. Governor Moore has also directed the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate…
Read MoreGov. Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Winter Storm
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland today into Monday. Moore says the storm will likely affect roads and transportation centers and could cause significant snow accumulation in some parts of the state. Marylanders are cautioned to avoid travel if possible, follow…
Read MoreWorcester Prosecutors Earn Highest DUI Conviction Rate Again
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has once again earned the highest conviction rate in the State of Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related driving offenses, according to 2023 data released by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS. Worcester County prosecutors handled nearly 1,000 DUI/DWI…
Read MoreGov 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 Announces Milestone Goal for Land Conservation
The State of Maryland has achieved a milestone goal for land conservation required by state legislation six years ahead of schedule. The Maryland Department of Planning, in the latest update of the Maryland Protected Lands Dashboard, reports that Maryland has already met the 30% mark with more than 1.85 million acres of land conserved as…
Read MoreMD Flags to Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday at all state and federal buildings in Maryland to honor the life and service of Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan, who died April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. “Chief Morgan…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Signs Order Establishing MD’s Office of Overdose Response
On Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response. This new office is a part of the State Department of Health and will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. Five key policy pillars will guide this approach to reducing overdoses:…
Read More$27 Million Investment to Improve Internet Access for Homes Across Maryland
More than 133,000 laptops have been awarded to 27 local governments across Maryland as part of the state’s $27.2-million investment through the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connected Devices Program. Governor Wes Moore says this will help to connect under-served households with the tools they need to succeed – and to connect with more opportunities. Received…
Read MoreMaryland Cannabis Administration Announces First Application Round for Cannabis Business Licenses
The first application round for cannabis business licenses in Maryland will open on November 13th. Acting Director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration, Will Tilburg, says this application round will more than double the number of cannabis businesses statewide. Over 175 standard and micro cannabis grower, processor and dispensary licenses available in the first round will…
Read MoreMosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first positive test for WNV in Worcester in 2023. West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental…
Read MoreTier 3 Sex Offender in Maryland Arrested for Failing to Provide Required Information
Gary Lee Corkell, who is a Tier 3 Sex Offender, was arrested on a Caroline County District Court Arrest Warrant for failing to provide required information during re-registration appointment. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned that Corkell had been operating a vehicle without providing that information as required by the State of Maryland. Corkell was…
Read MoreSalisbury City Administrator Tapped for State Appointment
Salisbury City Administrator Julia Glanz will resign her post effective March 3rd. She has been appointed as an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development for the State of Maryland. She will join former boss – Jake Day who was appointed Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development by Governor…
Read MoreState of Maryland Activates Government-wide Response to Prepare for TS Isaias
As the Eastern seaboard anticipates significant impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for severe conditions. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for most jurisdictions, in addition to several severe weather watches and warnings in effect statewide. “Our state is…
Read MoreMaryland extends court closure to June over coronavirus pandemic
The State of Maryland has extended the closure of its court facilities until June. A series of new orders concerning the courts and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were announced Tuesday by Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Mary Ellen Barbera. Among the new orders was additional guidance concerning the release of incarcerated and imprisoned individuals in…
Read MoreSalisbury Speed Cameras Are Among Maryland’s Most Lucrative
AAA Mid-Atlantic has released a list of the most lucrative speed camera systems in the state of Maryland, citing government data. While Montgomery County topped the list with nearly 16 Million Dollars in revenue in the Fiscal Year 2018, Salisbury ranked among the top 10 with 1,325,771 Million Dollars in revenue, substantial for a smaller…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by Ellendale PD Leads to Fugitive Arrest
A traffic stop by Ellendale Police Saturday night led to the arrest of a wanted Seaford man. Police stopped 35 year old Kendy Despinasse of Seaford and found he was wanted in both Kent and Sussex Counties – and by the State of Maryland. Ellendale Police have charged Despinasse for a traffic violations and DUI. …
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