New Board Of Public Works Vows Improvement On State's Minority Contracting Goals

Moore noted that too many agency contracts come before the board — which reviews millions of dollars in state contracts each year.

Notes: Moore Pulls Back Hogan Recess Appointees; Lierman's Government Affairs Team; Advocacy, And Lobbying Firm News

“The Administration thanks Tom Kelso for his eight years of service as the chairman of the Maryland Stadium Authority” -- statement

Cannabis, Education Top Priorities For State's Legislative Black Caucus

The caucus broke priorities into five areas: cannabis legalization, education equity, wealth and Black businesses, health, and housing.

Gov. Moore Is About To Shake Up The Public Service Commission; Here's Why It Matters

“The environmental community is ecstatic,” said Tulkin, Maryland Sierra Club director. “This is the biggest thing (for climate progress)."

4-Day Workweek A Possibility In MD: What Do You Think?

If a 4-day workweek is approved, the program would offer MD companies a tax incentive to erase Friday from their corporate calendars.

Notes: Moore Pulls Back Hogan Recess Appointees; Lierman's Government Affairs Team; Advocacy, And Lobbying Firm News

“The Administration thanks Tom Kelso for his eight years of service as the chairman of the Maryland Stadium Authority" -- Moore statement

Opinion: Heed The Red Flags Of The I-495 And I-270 Private Toll Lane Plan

Article after article has sounded the alarm about former Governor Hogan's toll lane plan and its fundamental flaws and risks.

Ombudsman Proposed To Ensure Independent Oversight Of Maryland Department Of Public Safety And Correctional Services

“Our citizens lack transparency and accountability of what occurs behind the walls in our state correctional facilities,” Davis said.

Maryland Service Agencies Agree To Pay $639,916 Settlement After Federal Probe Into AmeriCorps Grant

“This settlement demonstrates our firm commitment to protect taxpayer money and to guard the integrity of federal grant funds,” Barron said.

As Controversial Concessions Contract Stalls, BWI Chief Touts Airport Growth, Says He Expects ‘To Remain On'

Smith is a veteran manager in the aviation industry whose time at the aviation administration dates back to 1989.

Dead Humpback Whale Discovered On Assateague Island Off MD, VA Coast

The Assateague whale is the latest to wash ashore in the coastal U.S., leaving many experts and sea life enthusiasts searching for answers.

Moore's Announcement Of Wiedefeld As Transportation Secretary Comes With Extra Muscle

The optics spotlighted the importance of transportation in the Moore administration's overall agenda, accentuating the position's magnitude.

With A Democrat In The Governor's Office, Local Election Boards Are Changing Membership

Those election board appointments are arguably a fairly arcane responsibility, as far as the general public goes.

Battered By Spike In Fuel Costs, Commuter Bus Operator And Diesel Provider Face Possible MTA Lawsuits

The trouble began last spring, Dillon said in a recent interview, when fuel prices spiked following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Rain, Snow In Maryland Wednesday AM Weather Forecast: NWS

Rain, then snow, then more rain will make for sloppy weather conditions on Wednesday morning across the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., region.

Wallops Island Rocket Launch Likely Visible In MD Tuesday: Livestream

The Electron rocket will appear like a bright, fast-moving star easily seen in the Maryland skies. The launch is set for Tuesday evening.

Notes: Moore Taps Campaign Vets For His Administration; Biden Coming To Baltimore; Party Talk, And Gavel News

Miller worked most recently as campaign manager to Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (no relation). He previously managed campaigns.

Judge's Decision Could Take Months On Whether Juanita Miller Should Be Removed From Prince George's School Board

Once issued, O'Connor's recommendation would go to the state Board of Education, which will decide whether to accept the judge's ruling.

Strategist Who Helped Hogan Launch "Change Maryland" Is Starting A New Group For The Moore Era

"Change Maryland" as an entity continues to exist, moving in different directions as Hogan ponders a future in national GOP politics.

At Start Of A New Term, Latino Caucus Welcomes New Members, Celebrates Successes

Fraser-Hidalgo, who was born in Ecuador, is in a position to lead.

Lawmakers Press College Savings Plan Leaders For Answers, As Speaker Jones Watches Emotional Hearing

Although they can access their principal, many parents have complained of being unable to make tuition payments as bills arrive.

Child Sexual Abuse Survivors' Fight For Expanded Civil Litigation Could Hinge On Legal Technicality

“Sometimes people don't understand or don't fully realize the pain and the suffering they've gone through" -- Sen. Smith

Prince George's Democrats Choose Del. Alonzo Washington To Fill Vacant Senate Seat

Washington, 39, was the only person who came before the committee to seek the vacant seat. He will serve the remaining four-year term.

Maryland 529 Chair Resigns, One Day After Heated Legislative Briefing Over Troubled College Savings Plan

“I believe the best way I can serve the board is by moving aside and allowing others who have the ability to allocate the time" - Tsirigotis

Analysis: In Budget Introduction, Moore Takes Down Hogan Policies

But Moore and secretary Grady dropped the niceties, as they discussed details of the new governor's $63.1 billion budget proposal.

Moore Introduces $63.1 Billion Budget, Sets Focus On Expanding State's Economy

“Overall, I think it was very much a budget of shared values,” Sen. Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) said.

Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Extraordinary Students In Maryland

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Maryland with contributions big and small.

Leaving MD: State Saw More People Move Out Than In For 2022

United Van Lines released a study on the inbound and outbound moves for MD and other states, led by retiring baby boomers and Gen Xers.

Maryland's Rusty 'Spark Plug' Lighthouse Sells For $192K

The 120-year-old Hooper Island Lighthouse sits smack in the middle of a weapons testing zone, but restoring it has become one man's dream.

Wallops Island Rocket Launch Delayed A Day, Should Be Visible In MD

The Electron rocket will appear like a bright, fast-moving star in the Maryland skies. The launch date has moved to Jan. 24.

On First Full Day In Office, Moore Releases $69 Million Withheld By Hogan And Establishes New Agency Focused On Service

The actions, Moore said, were “a fundamental shift on how the governor's office is going to approach the budget."

At The Back, The Moore-Miller Inauguration Was An Important Lesson For East Baltimore Student Leaders

The enthusiastic onlooker was one of 115 students from the so-called Henderson Hopkins school in E. Baltimore, who trekked to the capital.

Moore-Miller Team Reports $251K Campaign Cash Haul Since Election, With Inauguration Fundraising Certainly Bigger

Moore attracted hundreds of small-dollar donations in the weeks following his resounding election on Nov. 8.

PHOTOS From The Inauguration Of Wes Moore And Aruna Miller

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When It Comes To Celebrities At The Inauguration, There's Oprah, Then There's Everybody Else

But Moore is no ordinary Maryland politician: He's already got a potent national network of former colleagues, admirers, and supporters.

Warning Signs Of Human Trafficking Shared By MD State Police

Would you recognize potential warning signs that someone is being trafficked? Maryland State Police want you to be aware and call 911.

Josh Kurtz: The Sunshine Boys, And Their Legacy

Former Govs. Parris Glendening and Martin O'Malley, after eight years in Government House, were partially blamed for successors' defeats.

Mike Ricci: Public Service Remains A Noble Calling — But We Could Make It Better

Public service remains a noble calling. It is gratifying — if at times grueling — work that offers the opportunity to make a difference.

As Moore Is Inaugurated, The Black Leaders Who Backed Him Are As Enthusiastic As Ever

Sen. Hayes (D) puts Moore's election in this historical context: He is the third African-American in the nation ever elected governor.

Moore Joins With Dignitaries At Wreath-Laying Ceremony Before Inauguration As State's First Black Governor

The dock also houses a memorial to Kunta Kinte and Alex Haley, who wrote “Roots” about his enslaved ancestor.