State government

Scenes from Wes Moore's Inaugural Ball, held at the Baltimore Convention Center, after he was sworn in as Maryland's 63rd Governor on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

The dog selection criteria for the Moores includes a hypoallergenic pup that’s also a rescue.

Lieutenant governor may be the first holder of her office to use the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text.

Wes Moore and Aruna Miller made history Wednesday as they were sworn into their respective roles. Here is a recap of the historic day in a series of photos.

Scenes from Wednesday in Annapolis as Democrat Wes Moore was sworn into office as Maryland’s 63rd governor amid promises to improve nearly every facet of life for the state’s residents, from better schools to cleaner air to more job opportunities. (Photos by Kaitlin Newman, Jessica Gallagher and Paul Newson / The Baltimore Banner and Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)

Moore made bold promises in his speech, including ensuring that Maryland is both “a safe state and a just state.” He also pledged to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and to put the state “on track” to have 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2035.

“Today is not an indictment of the past; it’s a celebration of our future. And today is our opportunity to begin a future so bright, it is blinding. But only if we are intentional, inclusive, and disciplined in confronting challenges, making hard choices, and seizing the opportunity in front of us.”

Watch as Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller take the oath of office.

“We stand here today in triumph,” said keynote speaker Sherrilyn Ifill, former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

A myriad of notables are expected to attend Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s historic inaugural events.

“The past eight years have been phenomenal,” the Republican governor said.

The stamp would honor Cummings’ “life and legacy,” according to the Tuesday announcement.

Watch for live updates, including video and photos from Gov. Wes Moore’s inauguration in Annapolis.

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Thousands are expected to celebrate the inauguration at events in Annapolis and Baltimore on Wednesday.

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From organizing buses to Annapolis, low-cost ticket options and a flexible dress code, Gov.-elect Wes Moore is trying to make sure as many people as possible can attend inaugural events.

Marylanders across the state are also looking for unique looks for historic inauguration of Maryland's first Black governor.

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