The 2025 MBE Night in Annapolis conference will take place on Feb. 20, featuring speakers such as Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Governor Wes Moore, and two panel discussions on leading Black CEOs and the state of Black economic mobility.
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Gov. Wes Moore addresses budget, calls for unity in 2025 State of the State address
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State Address addressing the state’s budget deficit, the impact of the new federal administration, and his economic growth agenda, calling on Marylanders to be courageous and united in the face of crisis.
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Gov. Wes Moore touts progress in fight to end child poverty in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant investments in the ENOUGH Act, a state-run initiative to end child poverty, through community-driven solutions and partnerships with philanthropists.
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Advocates warn budget cuts will harm Maryland residents with disabilities
Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration is concerned about proposed cuts to state programs, which could impact the quality of care for vulnerable residents, according to advocates and state officials.
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Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland members lay out 2025 agenda
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland has unveiled its top legislative priorities for 2025, focusing on education, wealth-building, public safety, justice reform, housing, and healthcare.
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Gov. Wes Moore reveals economic growth agenda for 2025Â
Governor Wes Moore has announced over $750 million in funding for economic and workforce development, including $128.5 million for targeted investments in Maryland’s dominant industries, which are expected to generate $515.6 million in economic activity and support more than 2,500 jobs.
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Gov. Moore’s proposed budget features tax reform and massive cutsÂ
Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a budget that raises income taxes for Maryland’s highest earners and cuts education and other programs, including for people with developmental disabilities, in an attempt to balance the state’s fiscal challenge and reduce its $3 billion deficit.
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Gov. Moore orders state to tighten its belt, but big cuts are comingÂ
Gov. Wes Moore is directing his administration to find $50 million in savings through the Government Modernization Initiative, which aims to fix inefficiencies and inconsistencies in state spending, with the help of Boston Consulting Group and Chief Performance Officer Asma Mirza.
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2025 Maryland General Assembly kicks off
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly session is focused on protecting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, improving police accountability laws, and addressing a $2.9 million budget deficit.
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Multiple teens released after alleged carjacking as calls for DJS Secretary Schiraldi to resign grow
Five teenage suspects were arrested for allegedly participating in an armed carjacking in Southeast Baltimore, and Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, is responding to public dissatisfaction with the department and demands for his resignation.
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AFRO News selects Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks as person of the yearÂ
Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks has been named the 2024 AFRO Person of the Year for her unwavering dedication to public service and transformative leadership, as she begins serving as the first Black person to represent the state of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.
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Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit comes to BaltimoreÂ
The Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit on Nov. 19, which aims to provide minority-owned and small businesses with opportunities to network and learn about procurement opportunities within state government.
