During his first out-of-state commencement address, Governor Wes Moore this morning delivered a powerful keynote speech to the 2023 graduating class at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash that occurred following a police pursuit in Montgomery County early Saturday morning.
In letters addressed to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, Governor Wes Moore this afternoon vetoed the following pieces of legislation from the 2023 Maryland General Assembly.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 19 issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness
Before nearly 4,000 graduates, family, friends, and alumni, Governor Wes Moore on May 19 delivered a powerful commencement speech to the 2023 graduating class of Coppin State University in Baltimore.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 18 joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.
Governor Wes Moore on May 17 signed an executive order doubling Maryland's energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings from a 10% decrease by 2029 to a 20% decrease by 2031.
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) on May 23, 2023 announced Sparks resident Annette Mercado-Williams as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Contest for Maryland's Second District. Mercado-Williams, a graduating senior from Hereford High School, submitted a digital illustration entitled “Desensitization,” which depicts an eye covered in bees to represent her fear of the winged insect.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 17 announced the sentencing of Christopher Brown, 22, of Baltimore and Daran Horton, 23, of Baltimore, for the January 2020 murder of Cordelle Wayne Bruce Jr.
Governor Wes Moore on May 16 presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s seventh bill signing, highlighting the administration’s commitment to building a brighter future for Maryland’s children through education and keeping families safe.
Landmark Bills Establish Civil Rights Enforcement Authority and Prosecution Authority in Police-Involved Fatalities; Create Hate Crimes Commission and Secure Funding for Access to Counsel in Evictions
Governor Wes Moore on May15 announced a $15 million commitment to minority-led small business lender Lendistry to provide relief to Maryland small businesses.
On May 18, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the Bmore Connected campaign through the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology's (BCIT) Office of Broadband & Digital Equity (BDE).
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on May 18, 2023 voted for legislation expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to “defund” the police. Ruppersberger was among more than 80 Democrats to support H. Con. Res 40, which was considered during National Police Week, and passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan 310-119 vote.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks recently announced plans to upgrade James D. Gross Recreation Center, which includes American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.