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Wes Moore

Gov. Wes Moore, right, and his kids Mia, left, and James hold Tucker the dog.
Maryland’s first family has a new puppy named Tucker Balti Moore
The governor and his children, Mia and James, arrived at the Maryland SPCA to pick up the newest resident at Government House.
Maryland state Sen. Chris West, left, a Republican from Baltimore County, reacts with state Del. Jason Buckel, a Republican from Allegany County, as they wait for Gov. Wes Moore to deliver his first state of the state address, two weeks after being sworn as governor, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Annapolis, Md.
Maryland GOP gripes over $2M shortfall for private school vouchers under Moore, fears cancellation
In the past seven years, about 20,000 students have received scholarships to state-approved private and parochial schools that agree not to discriminate against students based on race, color, national origin or sexual orientation.
Roland Butler, who has been nominated to be superintendent of the Maryland State Police, speaks during a press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Gov. Moore names Maryland State Police veteran Roland Butler to lead the department
Butler, who takes over a department rife with problems, had retired from the Maryland State Police at the end of 2022 as chief of the Field Operations Bureau.
Josh Siems died on his 31st birthday from a fentanyl overdose in 2022. His loved ones are pushing to pass a law requiring emergency rooms to test for fentanyl when they order toxicology screens.
Gov. Moore offers support for fentanyl testing in hospitals
The Democratic governor’s support comes as lawmakers heard from the loved ones of Baltimore native Josh Siems, whose overdose death inspired legislation.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in favor of the Keep Our Heroes Home Act on 2/16/23 during a meeting of the House Ways and Means committee in Annapolis.
For sale: The governor’s mansion. No, not that one.
Gov. Moore and his wife listed their nearly 8,000-square-foot home in Baltimore's Guilford neighborhood for sale for $2.75 million.
Republican state lawmakers hold a news about education issues during a press conference with Republican lawmakers in Annapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
Republican lawmakers propose plan to save private school tuition program
More than 3,000 children receive state-funded scholarships to attend private schools, but Gov. Wes Moore is reducing funding for the program.
Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor, speaks during The Freedom Rally in Owings Mills, Saturday, October 29, 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects election case filed by former GOP candidate Cox
The Republican had asked the nation’s highest court to consider his appeal of a ruling that allowed Maryland elections officials to count mail-in ballots as they arrived ahead of Election Day last fall.
Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
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Baltimore gets $2 million to help plan for redevelopment of Highway to Nowhere
The controversial road displaced over a thousand residents of West Baltimore when it was built decades ago.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has nominated Vincent Schiraldi to be the state's secretary of juvenile services.
Maryland Senate confirms Gov. Moore’s juvenile services pick
But Senate Republicans, who are outnumbered nearly 3-to-1, made it clear during floor speeches Vincent Schiraldi’s philosophies didn’t align with theirs.
Dereck Davis, Maryland state treasurer, speaks at a campaign event in support of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022.
Dereck Davis elected to full term as state treasurer
Davis said as ”one of the guardians of public dollars,” he'll make sure that Marylanders’ taxes are spent efficiently and equitably.
Orioles owner John Angelos speaks to the media during spring training in Sarasota, Florida
John Angelos hopes for new Camden Yards lease by summer, says family has no plans to sell Orioles
Angelos met with the media for the first time since promising to open the books last month.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner Political Notes: Mayor’s new spokesman; Moore wants contract data; new jobs for Hogan vets
Mayor Brandon Scott has hired his third communications director in two years. Cirilo R. Manego III will start with the mayor’s office on Tuesday.
A woman wearing a green dress smiles and holds a green leather bag. Next to her is a man in a dark suit with a green shirt and tie. A Maryland flag and marbled wall is behind them.
Nominations are in the (green) bag. The story behind a distinctive Maryland political tradition.
The ceremonial handoff of names between the coequal branches marks a Maryland tradition researchers have traced back well over a century.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore meets with reporters after testifying in favor of the Family Prosperity Act on 2/16/23 during a meeting of the House of Delegates Ways and Means committee in Annapolis.
Wes Moore nominates two members to MD Public Service Commission
Until the new Democratic governor’s nominees are confirmed by the state Senate, appointees of former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, will continue holding all five seats on the Public Service Commission.
Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
Gov. Moore names new stadium authority chair amid O’s lease negotiations
Craig A. Thompson, a lawyer and partner with the Venable firm, says he’s “willing to work night and day” to reach a deal for the Orioles to remain at Baltimore’s Camden Yards.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in favor of the Keep Our Heroes Home Act on 2/16/23 during a meeting of the House Ways and Means committee in Annapolis.
Gov. Moore personally pitches lawmakers on veteran tax cut
The new Democratic governor made a direct, public appeal to lawmakers, something that former Gov. Larry Hogan never did during his two terms in office.
Governor Wes Moore gives the State of the State address in the House Chambers at the Maryland State House on February 1, 2023.
Gov. Moore’s first step to ending poverty: Tax credits for low-income families
Lawmakers will consider proposals from the Democratic governor to enhance the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and to increase the minimum wage — all steps that Moore hopes will boost the economic prospects of Marylanders.
Vincent Schiraldi, acting secretary of juvenile services, testifies before a Maryland Senate budget subcommittee in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
Gov. Moore’s juvenile services Cabinet pick advances over GOP objections
The acting secretary of juvenile services was the only Cabinet nominee to receive an unfavorable vote from Republicans.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivers his first State of the State address on 2/1/23 at the Maryland State House.
Gov. Moore still working on blind trust plan as he avoids state contract vote
The Maryland State Ethics Commission must approve the governor’s blind trust before he can move his assets into it. Moore’s office said they hoped to send the proposal to the commission in the next few months.
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