Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 13, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley issued the second in a series of online H1N1 (Swine) Flu web updates on H1N1 (Swine) Flu today, including a status update on the spread of the disease and an update on the seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines. To date, state officials have ordered 100% of the H1N1 vaccinations available to Maryland distributors, more than 750,000 doses.    » read more »

November 10, 2009 -- ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland, Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia and Governor Jack Markell of Delaware agreed today on a tri-state partnership for the deployment of off shore wind energy in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region. The three states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating a formal partnership that will build on the region’s significant offshore wind resources to generate clean, renewable energy and a sustainable market that will bring new economic opportunities.    » read more »

CAMBRIDGE, MD -- November 5, 2009 – CSX today was recognized as the first transportation provider to join the Maryland Green Registry, a voluntary self-certification program that promotes and recognizes sustainable practices by organizations throughout the state.

The Maryland Green Registry includes organizations that complete a best practices profile covering environmental management and leadership, waste reduction, energy and water conservation, transportation, and green building design. The selection was announced by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley at a Maryland Chamber of Commerce Business Policy Dinner in Cambridge, Maryland.    » read more »

Credits will inject capital and credit into underserved Maryland communities

30-Oct-2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.), today announced six Maryland organizations have been awarded New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)’s totaling $185 million as part of a $5 billion total investment in NMTCs across the nation. The NMTCs will help inject capital and credit into underserved populations and communities across America. Funding for NMTCs was included in the Economic Recovery Act.    » read more »

Appropriations Bill Also Includes an Additional $50 million for the Bay

29-Oct-2009 -- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-MD) today praised final Congressional passage of the Interior-Environment Appropriations Conference Report, which will provide $72 million in new funding to improve Maryland’s drinking water systems and to help communities finance local sewer improvements.

The bill also includes $50 million, the largest funding level ever, for programs to control urban, suburban and agricultural runoff in the Chesapeake watershed. The Conference Report – which also includes a Continuing Resolution to fund much of the federal government through December 18 – now goes to the President who is expected to sign it.    » read more »

Investment will create jobs, save energy and reduce Marylanders’ electric bills

27-Oct-2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – As temperatures start to drop and Marylanders brace for heating costs this winter, U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.), today announced the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company has been awarded $200 million to develop a stronger, more reliable Smart Grid.

The development of a better grid will create new jobs, save energy and reduce Marylanders’ monthly electric bills.    » read more »

$400 Million Benefitting County; 55 Officer Positions Among Jobs Created

October 19, 2009 -- LARGO, MD - Senator Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin, and Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards held a press conference today in Prince George's County to talk about how the federal Recovery Act is working to create jobs and invest in critical priorities.

Preliminary reporting information shows that, to date, county jurisdictions, businesses and federal facilities have been awarded at least $400 million in Recovery funds, which have gone to projects investing in transportation, clean water, education, workforce development, public safety and housing, among others.    » read more »

State Report on Recovery Contracting Shows Significant Investment, Job Creation

Washington, Oct 15, 2009 -- Members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation issued the following statement today after the Obama Administration released preliminary Recovery Act reporting on federal contracting for each state.

The data reports that Maryland contractors have been awarded a total of $590 million and have directly saved or created approximately 965 private sector jobs. Today’s numbers are the first to be issued by the independent Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, and are a preview of the comprehensive Recovery Act report to be released on October 30th.    » read more »

16-Oct-2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Senate passage of the 2010 Energy and Water Development Conference Report. The bill includes more than $15 million for Eastern Shore priorities. It now heads to the President to be signed into law.

“The Chesapeake Bay is part of who we are as Marylanders – it is part of our heritage and part of our culture – and it’s our greatest natural resource. This funding is a federal investment in the lives and livelihoods that depend on the Bay,” Senator Mikulski said. “I will continue to fight to keep the Bay and Eastern Shore communities priorities in the federal checkbook.”

The bill includes:    » read more »

Microsoft to provide 13,500 vouchers to the citizens of Maryland to provide free technology training

BALTIMORE, MD (October 14, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland will join forces with Microsoft in an innovative, public-private partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers.

The Governor joined Mayor Sheila Dixon, Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Alexander Sanchez, and Fred Humphries, Microsoft Managing Director, US Government Affairs at the Baltimore Eastside Career Center to applaud the unique partnership labeled “Microsoft Elevate America.”    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 17, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley released this statement today following the release of revised budget projections from the Board of Revenue Estimates.

“Today, once again the Board of Revenue Estimates revised its prior budget estimates downward to reflect ongoing challenges due to the national economy. Each time the BRE has revised its estimates downward, we have acted quickly and responsibly to cut state spending.    » read more »

Statewide freight summit attracted many federal and state officials to discuss a long-term vision for freight in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 14, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the release of Maryland’s first Statewide Freight Plan. The Plan was unveiled at the Maryland Department of Transportation’s second Statewide Freight Summit at the BWI Airport Hilton.    » read more »

DUNDALK, MD (August 31, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, joined today by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Ronald Wineholt of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and others to announce Maryland’s first tax amnesty holiday since 2001.

The amnesty period, which begins September 1 and runs through October 30, is a result of legislation passed during the 2009 legislative session and allows those Marylanders who owe back taxes to the state to pay those taxes free of penalty and at half the interest accrued.    » read more »

Announcement includes weatherization projects among the first among the first in the nation funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

SILVER SPRING, MD (June 18, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and other officials to formally announce Maryland’s first steps in expanding its home weatherization program, designed to benefit thousands of low-income families throughout the state. The Governor participated in a home energy efficiency audit at the home of Richard and Sonja Lowery in Silver Spring.    » read more »

Maryland And Virginia Senators Introduce Bill To Support Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up; Strengthens NOAA's data collection, resource management & public outreach

June 10, 2009 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD), along with Senators Mark R. Warner and Jim Webb (both D-VA) today introduced the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009, which would strengthen and enhance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) role in the multi-state Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort.    » read more »