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Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Promote Public Safety and Criminal Justice

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 22, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included The Expungement Reform Act, a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s… Read More

U.S. and Maryland Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 21, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that the U.S. flag and the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff immediately to honor the life and service of His Holiness Pope Francis. The… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Moore Completes First International Trade and Economic Development Mission in Japan and the Republic of Korea

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 19, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore this week completed his first trade and economic development mission in Japan and the Republic of Korea. Following is an overview and recap of Governor Moore and… Read More

Governor Moore Announces Additional Employment Support for Impacted Federal Workers

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 18, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of a new process to streamline hiring for four critical and hard-to-fill position types across the state government. The governor… Read More

Governor Moore and Maryland Delegation Embark on Final Full Day of International Trade and Investment Mission with Focus on Development in Aerospace Technology and Engineering Sectors

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 17, 2025
SACHEON-CITY, GYEONGSANGNAM-DO, SOUTH KOREA - Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland delegation this morning embarked on the final full day of their international trade and investment mission to promote… Read More

Governor Moore Meets with Republic of Korea Acting President Duck-soo Han and Economic Policy, Higher Education, and Business Leaders as Economic Development Mission Continues in South Korea

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 16, 2025
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland delegation this morning began the second segment of the governor’s international trade and investment mission to promote economic growth… Read More

Governor Moore Meets with Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Renews Memorandum of Understanding with Kanagawa Prefecture

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 15, 2025
TOKYO, JAPAN - Governor Wes Moore today met Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihama Hayashi, the second highest-ranking official in the Japanese government. During the meeting, Governor Moore and Secretary… Read More

Governors Issue Joint Letter Against Harmful Proposal to Disrupt State Marketplaces and Limit Access to Health Insurance

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 15, 2025
CHICAGO - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a joint letter… Read More

ICYMI: 'Gov. Wes Moore’s Sales Pitch in Tokyo is Turning a Few Heads'

April 15, 2025
Japanese business leader: “From what I heard today, I’m kind of really convinced that maybe Maryland really is the best place for me” IN CASE YOU MISSED IT. Baltimore Sun:… Read More

Trump’s Tax Scam: Where the Rich Get Richer and Working Marylanders Are Left in the Dust

April 15, 2025
Trump warned Americans they’d feel “pain” as a result of his economic agenda, and he was right about that at least. As he champions a disastrous tax plan that will devastate working… Read More

Governor Moore Celebrates World Quantum Day in Tokyo with Roundtable Discussion Among Global Industry Leaders

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 14, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today participated in a roundtable discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between Maryland and Japan in the growing quantum industry. Hosted in… Read More

MDP Statement on the Verdict in the Rachel Morin Trial

April 14, 2025
Following the conviction of the perpetrator in the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin, Maryland Democratic Party Deputy Executive Director Joe Francaviglia released the below statement:“The… Read More

Governor Moore Announces Expanded Academic and Cultural Exchange Programming Through New Partnership Between Salisbury University and Japan Study Abroad Foundation

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 13, 2025
TOKYO, JAPAN - Governor Wes Moore today took part in a signing ceremony between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation that expands their existing memorandum of understanding to… Read More

Governor Moore Begins International Trade and Investment Mission to Promote Economic Growth and Workforce Development

From: Maryland Governor Wes Moore​
April 12, 2025
TOKYO, JAPAN - Governor Wes Moore today began his first international trade and investment mission in Ogatayama, Japan. With representation from the Executive Office of the Governor; the Office of… Read More

ICYMI: 'A Tale of Two Governors' [Maryland Matters]

April 9, 2025
Prominent health care advocate praises Gov. Moore’s leadership on lowering drug costs, sharply criticizes former Republican Gov. Hogan President of the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition… Read More