The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging Marylanders aged 16 and older to serve as election judges and election pages for the 2024 Presidential General Election, with eligible 14-15-year-olds able to serve as Election Day Pages.
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First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate
Lady Brion has been appointed as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate by First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council, with her focus on women’s empowerment and the Black experience.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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Larry Hogan in hot water after allegedly dismissing concerns of LGBTQ+ voters
The Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus has criticized former Governor Larry Hogan for his lack of support for LGBTQ+ rights, citing his opposition to pro-LGBTQ+ bills and his lack of mention of LGBTQ+ issues on his campaign website.
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Kamala Harris, Wes Moore approval ratings soar in Maryland
Maryland voters highly approve of Governor Wes Moore and Vice President Kamala Harris, with Moore’s approval rating increasing since February, likely due to his handling of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and Harris’ strong convention speech.
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Gov. Wes Moore pledges support for more than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has pledged to assist more than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers through the Hidden Heroes campaign, an initiative of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, to ensure resources are expedited to those who need them.
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Nourishing Maryland: A future without hunger
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored legislation to increase Maryland’s supplemental assistance for seniors, providing an additional $4.2 million in SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2025 and removing the minimum eligibility age, ensuring that no one in Maryland is faced with food insecurity.
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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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Sen. McCray provides apprenticeship opportunities for Baltimore youth
State Sen. Cory V. McCray hosted a two-day apprenticeship program for YouthWorks participants to learn about the electrical industry and the basics of conduit bending, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and efficient resource use.
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Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
The FCC has voted to expand the E-Rate Program, allowing schools and libraries to broaden the program and make internet access more affordable for libraries and schools throughout the U.S., with the goal of closing the digital divide.
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Kamala Harris endorsed for president by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, other Maryland leaders
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election, joining other prominent Democrats in their support of her candidacy.
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Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott have announced the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a program that offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.