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Maryland’s 29% Promise — Measured by Results, Not Rhetoric Before Minority Business Enterprise became a program, it was a fight. It was leaders like Parren J. Mitchell who secured federal minority set-asides not for applause, but for structural access to public contracts that had long been denied to Black-owned firms. MBE was not created for branding. It was created to correct exclusion. In that spirit, BMORENews launches the first annual Maryland State MBE Accountability Scorecard — a data-driven look at where Maryland stands relative to its own benchmark. This is not about personalities.This is about performance. The Benchmark: Maryland’s 29%…
(ANNAPOLIS – March 21, 2023) – Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s three legislative priorities have made it through the Senate and House in what is known as Crossover Day, when a bill passes in one chamber and moves to the other, in the Maryland General Assembly. “I am grateful to the Maryland General Assembly for moving our legislative priorities forward on Crossover Day,” Comptroller Brooke Lierman said. “These legislative priorities will help ensure that Maryland’s tax systems are modernized, more equitable, and better positioned to address the needs and concerns of Maryland’s taxpayers. I’d like to thank Senate President Bill Ferguson, Speaker…
“My motto is to add value and provide solutions.” – Craig Thompson (ANNAPOLIS – March 6, 2023) – Craig Thompson, Esq. has just made history. A close friend to Gov. Wes Moore, the first Black governor of the state of Maryland, Thompson was confirmed tonight (43-0) to become the new head of the Maryland Stadium Authority. This is the first time in history a Black has headed this entity. “I am humbled and truly honored to join Governor Moore and the team at MSA, and look forward to working diligently to carry on the tradition of excellence in creating and…
District 10 Night in Annapolis will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Limited transportation is available. Pre-registration is required. There are 3 pick-up/drop-off locations. Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown Maryland – Picking up at 4 pm Baltimore County Public Library – Owings Mills, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland – Picking up at 4:30 pm Sam’s Club – Westview, 5702 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, Maryland – Picking up at 4:00 pm Space is limited so please RSVP early. We look forward to hosting you in Annapolis!
(ANNAPOLIS – March 3, 2023) – Governor Moore delivered the oath of office yesterday in a historic swearing-in ceremony of the Moore-Miller Administration’s cabinet secretaries, marking the most diverse cabinet in the state’s history. Governor Moore was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for the ceremony. “This is a proud day for our administration as we keep our promise to all Marylanders, by ensuring that our government represents the people we serve,” said Governor Moore. “We have built a team of secretaries who are ready to lead and prepared to serve. I am honored to work with them to shape the future…
(BALTIMORE – February 28, 2023) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the release of Baltimore’s first-ever Public Safety Accountability Dashboard (PSAD) alongside Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) Executive Director Shantay Jackson and members of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The Dashboard is a data tool designed to provide greater levels of transparency and allow the public to hold agencies accountable for executing agreed-upon strategies and identifying best practices for measuring the effectiveness of the administration’s public safety efforts. “Evaluation and accountability are central pillars of Baltimore’s Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan because when it comes to public…
(BALTIMORE – February 21, 2023) – Today, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced additional investments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds: a combined $11.7 million to advance digital equity, update the HVAC systems of City libraries, and help build a new library in the Park Heights community. “The Pratt Library System is a pillar in Baltimore and is a vital resource for our residents. During the pandemic, we saw how this institution promptly responded to the needs of our students and residents by supplying free Wi-Fi among other free services – and now we have the opportunity to…
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(BALTIMORE – February 13, 2023) – I am Moore for Baltimore. Hello! My name is Michael Moore unlike most candidates that step up for this platform, who are usually overwhelmed with joy to make such an announcement; I am not. I am hardened, disgusted, sad, and almost at a downright loss for words. Throughout the pandemic and The 2020 Presidential Election Cycle; I’ve seen that some Democrats blame the Trump Administration. However, those same Democrats showed me that they were the real con artists, and that they are who they made Trump out to be. However, I’m not a typical…
(ANNAPOLIS – January 23, 2024) — Today, Governor Wes Moore announced the latest appointments to his administration’s executive staff including senior advisor, chief data officer within the Department of Information Technology, director of scheduling, and an expanded communications team. “I am confident that our administration is building a team that is fiercely dedicated to serving the people of Maryland,” said Governor Moore. “Our executive staff is dynamic and diverse; and together we will take the bold steps needed to ensure that no Marylander is left behind.” Ned Miller Senior Advisor and Director of Public Engagement Ned Miller most recently served as Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller’s…
(ANNAPOLIS – January 21, 2023)—Governor Wes Moore signed the first executive orders of his administration on Thursday, focusing on a subject that will be core to his administration: service. “These executive orders channel the energy of Marylanders to solve our biggest problems,” said Governor Moore. “In our administration, there will be no question that everyone is working for the people of Maryland.” Executive Order 01.01.2023.01 – The first executive order focuses on the individuals who serve in the executive branch, outlining the ethical standards and expectations that will apply to every member of the administration. Executive Order 01.01.2023.02 – The second executive order issued today establishes the…
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