Marando Warthen won an official apology and $3 million in compensation from the state of Maryland, after serving decades in prison for wrongful murder convictions in 1984.
Gov. Moore calls for courage amid Trump “chaos”
Gov. Wes Moore called on lawmakers to “confront crisis with courage” in the coming months as they try to close their massive budget gap and navigate an unpredictable new administration in the White House.
Maryland gets a glimpse of design for the new Key Bridge
Gov. Wes Moore unveiled the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, predicting full funding from the federal government for a project he says is “not about nostalgia” but rather necessity.
Trump’s funding freeze draws ire of Gov. Wes Moore, other Democrats
ANNAPOLIS–Gov. Wes Moore issued a scathing rebuke of Trump’s federal funding freeze Tuesday, calling the decision “irrational” and vowing that Maryland will stand against it. “We have to make sure that we’re protecting the people of our state,” Moore told…
Marylanders mark an iconic week of Trump and MLK
ANNAPOLIS– The week of Jan. 20 has been almost a sacred one for Maryland lawmakers, as they reflect on the messages of two different icons – President Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr. Monday marked both Inauguration Day and…
Trump resumes power and promises a “golden age”
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Republican Donald Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States Monday, saying that he was “saved by God to make America great again.” “In everything we do, my administration will be inspired by a strong pursuit…
Gov. Moore’s proposed budget features massive cuts and tax hikes
Gov. Wes Moore proposed a budget Wednesday that would raise income taxes for Maryland’s highest earners and advance a broader plan he calls his “growth agenda” for the state.
Gov. Moore hopes to make Maryland the quantum capital of the world
COLLEGE PARK – Gov. Moore is pledging to make Maryland the “quantum capital of the world,” proposing a significant investment into the industry of super-fast computing amid a budget crisis in the state. Speaking at the College Park headquarters of…
Gov. Moore previews possible tax hikes for prosperous Marylanders
ANNAPOLIS – Ahead of the Wednesday release of his proposed budget, Gov. Wes Moore is promising to reform the tax code, cutting taxes for most Marylanders and lowering the corporate tax rate while asking “Marylanders who have done exceptionally well…
Gov. Moore orders state to tighten its belt — but bigger cuts are coming
ANNAPOLIS–Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Friday directing his administration to scour the state’s spending for waste and inefficiency, with a goal of producing $50 million in savings. Moore announced the effort, called the Government Modernization Initiative, two days…