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Governor Wes Moore announced initiatives to support Marylanders affected by federal workforce layoffs and funding changes, including expanded online resources, job fairs, and streamlined hiring processes for public service roles. The state is partnering with local leaders and agencies to assist workers in transitioning to new careers, particularly in education and government.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore testified before the Maryland House Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees in support of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025, which aims to reform the tax code, balance the budget, and invest in key industries. (more…)
In response to a post from Elon Musk on X, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement:
Wine Enthusiast has ranked MoCo Lite– the collaboration between The MoCoShow and Lone Oak Brewing Company– brewed right here in Olney, Maryland, as the best light beer in the country. The rating, initially awarded in 2023, still holds today.
The Maryland Department of Health has expanded Medicaid coverage for school-based mental health services, allowing all Medicaid-enrolled students to access behavioral health support regardless of an IEP or IFSP. (more…)
The Board of Public Works, including Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, and Treasurer Dereck Davis, approved 71 initiatives totaling $646.8 million, including a $55 million agreement for renovations at M&T Bank Stadium. (more…)
Jimmie Cone has been serving soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt in Damascus since 1962, and will open for its 63rd season in March 17. The iconic ice cream spot has an additional location in Mount Airy.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday morning that it will be seeking a state waiver for the required 180 instructional days after schools and offices were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to inclement weather.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that guarantees access to preventive care without out-of-pocket costs. (more…)