The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded Maryland Technology Development (TEDCO) $10 million to create the BRIDGE program, which will provide specialized accounting, financial and legal advisory services to small businesses throughout the region.
Tag: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
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President Biden, Maryland Gov. Moore honored during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference celebrated Black culture and heritage, while also highlighting the need to defend and expand fundamental freedoms in an increasingly challenging political climate.
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Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered electrifying speeches on day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A host of noted leaders and elected officials spoke straight to voters via live stream on the DNC’s official Youtube channel. Both implored voters to take part in […]
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Gov. Wes Moore discusses small business ownership, state of Maryland’s economy in fireside chat
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced plans to support small businesses and minority communities, including a strategic plan for procurement reform, a housing package, and a pledge from President Biden to cover the full costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a plain language executive order to make state services and programs more accessible, recognizing 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the benefits of plain language.
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Climate change: What Maryland leaders are doing about it
Maryland legislators and leaders are focusing on climate change policies, with Governor Wes Moore signing an executive order to assist the state’s climate goals and create new policies to decrease building emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
Posted inBaltimore News
Port of Baltimore main shipping channel reopens
The Port of Baltimore’s main channel has been fully reopened after two months of clean-up efforts, allowing commercial maritime traffic to resume and increasing the flow of commerce through the city.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore implements new climate change policies for all state agencies
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to combat climate change by decreasing building emissions, aiming to reach 100% clean energy by 2035 and enforce zero-emission heating standards.
Posted in2024 Elections
Alsobrooks defeats Trone by decisive margin, wins Maryland Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Angela Alsobrooks has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, defeating Rep. David Trone by a margin of 10 to 1, and is now set to face former Maryland governor Larry Hogan in the general election.
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Maryland program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees begins
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $12.5 million program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, with grants available to businesses that employ up to 500 workers, unions, trade associations, and organizations that have had operations hindered or completely halted by the port slowdown.
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Key Bridge waterways deemed uncontaminated
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Patapsco River has been tested for contamination and no danger has been found, but officials are still monitoring the water for any residue.