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…
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Families salute Maryland women of “Six Triple Eight”
Catonsville, Md. – Nineteen women from Maryland served during World War II in the 6888th Battalion, the predominantly black postal unit now the subject of the blockbuster film “The Six Triple Eight.” After decades of hearing their stories only as…
Jimmy Carter and the diverse voters who loved him
ANNAPOLIS–The coalition of rural voters, urban Black voters and white progressives that carried Jimmy Carter to victory in the 1976 presidential election was fragile, and he spent much of his long retirement watching it unravel. That unraveling is as apparent…
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral marks end of an era
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter in a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, honoring his life, legacy and progressive humanitarian approach to leadership. All five living presidents, past and present,…
Gov. Moore plans huge cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS–As the General Assembly starts its new legislative session, one big thing is on the mind of Maryland lawmakers: fixing a massive budget deficit that may call for tax hikes and cuts to beloved programs. Gov. Wes Moore emphasized that…
State eyes new way to count students in need
Maryland is set to examine their current method of evaluating poverty in schools throughout the next year, potentially opening up a pathway to boost funding for schools with students in need. A new study is meant to help address the…
‘Hello Girl’ from Maryland may soon win a medal for her World War I service
Brentwood, Md. — Marie Edmee LeRoux has been buried at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery here for 79 years, but she may soon win a gold medal for her service in World War I. LeRoux was one of 223 bilingual women…
Trump’s DOD pick worries some Maryland vets
For veteran Jennifer Hunt, the recent rehashing of women’s ability to serve in combat has been a distraction from the profound issues the Department of Defense has to deal with.
Maryland Democrats prepare for Trump 2.0
Maryland Democratic leaders are projecting confidence about how the state will fare under Donald Trump, but are concerned about how quickly he might enact some of his policies.
Gov. Moore puts $1.8 million toward making Maryland the “cyber capital” of the nation
Gov. Wes Moore announced a $1.8 million award to all 16 community colleges in the state to boost cybersecurity training and career opportunities.