By Read More Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, on Mar. 2, launched the #ReadMoreMaryland campaign, a statewide literacy campaign that aims to inspire Maryland students to read. In partnership with the Governor’s Office for Children and the Maryland State Department of Education, the campaign reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to education and advancing literacy among […]
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Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision
Maryland’s governor, comptroller and treasurer are pressing the White House to repay money they say the state lost after the 48th president’s tariffs drove up costs for businesses and consumers. They point to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the administration’s authority under IEEPA and cite an estimated $4 billion impact in Maryland.
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Maryland targets data-driven grocery price hikes
Maryland lawmakers unveiled a proposal to ban individualized grocery pricing driven by consumer surveillance and data. Advocates say the plan could ease food insecurity for Maryland consumers.
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Moore unveils 2026 legislative priorities ahead of 2026 legislative session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) outlined his 2026 legislative priorities ahead of the General Assembly, emphasizing public safety, education and vaccine access. The agenda reflects efforts to address crime, close achievement gaps and strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic stability.
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University of Maryland inducts First Lady Dawn Moore into Alumni Hall of Fame
First lady Dawn Moore was inducted into the University of Maryland Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 in recognition of her decades of public service and community engagement. A 1997 graduate, Moore credited the university with inspiring her commitment to service, a principle she continues to carry into her role as Maryland’s first lady.
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Sen. Alsobrooks calls on RFK to resignÂ
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., called for Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down from office
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New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
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Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered electrifying speeches on day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A host of noted leaders and elected officials spoke straight to voters via live stream on the DNC’s official Youtube channel. Both implored voters to take part in […]
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights addresses employment and recreational cannabis useÂ
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights recently hosted a Cannabis Symposium to educate the public on the state and federal laws surrounding cannabis use, and how it can impact employment and driving under the influence.