(ANNAPOLIS – January 21, 2023) — Governor Wes Moore announced the release of $69 million in previously-withheld funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Thursday. These funds were authorized by the legislature last year, and Governor Moore is proudly standing with the legislature by directing these investments toward critical programs and services throughout the state. “The investments impact every community in Maryland,” said Governor Moore. “This action shows a fundamental shift in how the administration approaches the budget and our relationship with the General Assembly as we boldly act on critical issues facing Marylanders everywhere like climate change, paid family and medical leave,…

(ANNAPOLIS – January 21, 2023) – Wes Moore certainly hit the ground running. Here’s their breakdown of the money. According to Moore’s office, “Our first budget is strategic. It prepares us to weather risk in the larger economy and makes historic investments to position us for our future growth and make this next decade Maryland’s decade.” Further, “In FY 2024 we are making historic investments in: Education: $500M: Blueprint $8.8B: Maryland’s public schools $15M: Maryland Educator Shortage Act. Transportation: $500M: Support strategic transportation projects across the state that align with our economic competitiveness goals.” Gov. Moore said, “Our budget advances…

(ANNAPOLIS – January 21, 2023)—Yesterday, Governor Wes Moore announced his preliminary FY 2024 budget plan, which includes record investments in education and transportation, while keeping his promise of focusing on creating a competitive and equitable economy, ending childhood poverty in the state, and public safety reform. “This fiscally responsible budget positions Maryland to build a competitive and thriving economy that includes everyone while advancing critical priorities in education, health, and the environment,” said Governor Moore. “We’ve made it clear—our administration is here to make the lives of every Marylander better, and this budget plan is how we accomplish that.” Governor Moore’s preliminary FY 2024 Budget Plan outlines…

(Photo Source: Oprah) By Richard Elliott (BOWIE – January 20, 2023) – Wes Moore and Aruna Miller made history on Jan. 18, and have officially been sworn in as Maryland’s new Democratic governor and lieutenant governor. Following the official ceremony in the Senate Building with many electeds on hand for the private ceremony, a more public ceremony was held outside of the State Capitol. Moore’s swearing-in was greeted by applause from the many attendees, a 19-gun salute, and a jet flyover. During Moore’s speech, he expressed deliberate interest in addressing such issues as the racial wealth gap, school funding gaps,…

(BALTIMORE – January 9, 2023) – Baltimore County Council Chair Julian Jones hosted a New Year celebration on Saturday night. It was a really wonderful affair that brought out a wide array of people from across the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. SEE PHOTOS

(BALTIMORE COUNTY – November 20, 2022) – Happy Birthday to our first Black woman Speaker of the House of Delegates! For those who do not know, she represents Northwest Baltimore County’s 10th state legislative district and has earned her stripes. She worked alongside some pretty smart people in Annapolis. She is upstanding and a tribute to both the state and her race. Her story … Speaker Adrienne A. Jones shattered two glass ceilings when she was unanimously elected by the full House of Delegates to serve as the first African-American and the first woman Speaker of the Maryland House of…

(ANNAPOLIS – November 11, 2022) – With the General Election coming to a close and Prince George’s being one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, it is safe to assume that the Democratic primary winners will win and be sworn in early next year. Six new Delegates, along with a former Delegate and former Senator, will be returning to serve in the Maryland General Assembly this upcoming January. Some of the Delegates and Senators who will be sworn in to serve in Annapolis will be: Bowie City Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tempore, and Senior Director of Government Affairs at…

(BOWIE – November 10, 2022) – Wes Moore officially made history as the first Black Governor of Maryland, and one of only three elected in American history. Moore won through strong performances in Prince George’s, Charles, Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County and a narrow victory in Anne Arundel County. In Talbot, Kent, and Frederick County, Moore is currently only a few percentage points behind Cox. Brooke Lierman is the first woman to be elected Comptroller, and the first woman to be independently elected to an executive position in Maryland. Anthony Brown is the first Black Attorney General in…

HOES HEIGHTS ACTION COMMITTEE Keep the Roland Water Tower Road Open! We are a coalition of neighbors from the neighborhoods most impacted by the closing of the road surrounding the Roland Water Tower: Hoes Heights, Heathbrook, Rolden and Roland Park. We want our voices to be heard . WE STAND FOR INCLUSION. FMI, visit https://www.hhaction.org/

(ANNAPOLIS – November 7, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Elections reminds journalists of the anticipated ballot-counting and election-result announcement schedules for the 2022 General Election. Marylanders will be able to track the canvassing process and election results online here. After the polls close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 and voters in line are inside the voting room, jurisdiction-specific and unofficial results from in-person early voting (conducted Oct. 27-Nov. 3) and mail-in ballots counted up to Election Day will be released. In subsequent hours on Election Night, by-jurisdiction and unofficial results from in-person Election Day voting will be released.…