Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 18, 2009) - As Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley readies to attend the BIO 2009 International Convention in Atlanta this week, he joined today with Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board members, Maryland bioscience executives and officials at Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation in Rockville to celebrate Maryland’s bio milestones and unveil the recommendations of the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board (LSAB).

The Governor also detailed plans to promote Maryland at BIO 2009 this week, the largest global gathering of the bioscience industry, where he will lead a contingent of close to 400 attendees from Maryland, including a delegation of 30 Maryland bioscience companies.    » read more »

2-Year milestones to target nutrient reduction deadline of 2020

MOUNT VERNON, VA (May 12, 2009) - Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced a suite of ambitious two-year milestones to accelerate Maryland’s on-the-ground efforts to reach its current nutrient reduction goals by a newly established end date of 2020. The Governor made the announcement at the 26th meeting of the Chesapeake Executive Council, the multi-jurisdictional partnership that coordinates regional Bay restoration programming.    » read more »

O'Malley discusses "Tipping Point" strategy with scientists on tour of Bush River

HARFORD COUNTY, MD (May 11, 2009) - On the eve of the 26th Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and senior advisors toured the Bush River aboard the R.V. Rachel Carson to discuss two new strategies to accelerate Bay restoration in Maryland.

Citing what scientists call a “tipping point” — a stage at which progress within a tributary can begin to promote self-healing — the Governor announced plans for a major new outreach effort to enlist local governments, businesses and citizens to take a more active role in restoring the health of Maryland’s waterways.    » read more »

O'Malley also signs Fair Share and Workplace Fraud Acts, supporting Maryland workers

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 7, 2009) - Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch to sign his “Smart, Green and Growing” legislative package to protect Maryland’s environment and natural resources and to promote sustainable growth in Maryland. Governor O’Malley also signed critical legislation to provide further protections and right for Maryland’s workforce, the backbone of our state’s economy.    » read more »

O'Malley dubs locomotive the Senator Barb "Go Green" Express; Additional Double Decker Passenger Cars Also Entering Service

BALTIMORE, MD (May 6, 2009) - Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley took a ride on the first of 26 new “green” locomotives that will soon enter service with Maryland’s MARC commuter rail system, dubbing the locomotive the Senator Barb "Go Green" Express for Senator Barbara Mikulski and her tireless work on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development directing federal funding for green projects like this.    » read more »

New H1N1 policy sets school closing procedures; Three additional schools to close, joining Rockville High School

Baltimore, MD (May 1, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has signed an executive order declaring a public health emergency for Maryland in an abundance of caution to prepare for swine flu in Maryland. The Governor also announced a new statewide public and private school policy based on advice and guidance of the CDC.

Based on new guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and discussions with governors on a conference call today, the state will close any public or private school and cease all extracurricular activities for up to 14 days in the event a student is deemed "probable" for the H1N1 influenza virus.    » read more »

O’Malley celebrates Earth Day with local students, Receives Partnership for Children in Nature report & recommendations

MILLERSVILLE, MD (April 21, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley began Earth Day celebrations a day early this year, joining more than 40 third-grade students from Annapolis’ Georgetown East Elementary School for an afternoon of hands-on outdoor learning activities, including a canoe along the Severn River at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center in Millersville.

The Governor took the opportunity to unveil the Maryland Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, as he was presented with a recently completed report from the Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature.    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 17, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement today after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson announced a proposal confirming the threat of greenhouse gases to the environment:

“We applaud EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson's proposal today confirming the science-proven threat that greenhouse gases pose to our people and our environment, as well as President Obama's pledge to find solutions that create jobs and help our country become energy independent. We are glad to see the EPA is back on the job protecting our air, land, and water and enforcing environmental laws.    » read more »

Winter Dredge Survey Indicates Bi-State Management Actions are Having Desired Effect

April 17, 2009 --
ANNAPOLIS, MD and RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley today announced the Chesapeake Bay's adult population of blue crabs has increased substantially over last year, indicating management measures put into place in 2008 to address population declines are working.

The results of the most recent Bay-wide winter dredge survey, which is conducted annually by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), estimate the total number of crabs overwintering in the Chesapeake Bay during 2008-2009 has increased from 280 million in 2007-2008 to just over 400 million.    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 13, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement today following the passage of emergency legislation designed to give the State greater authority over the Preakness Stakes to keep it in Maryland.

“Today, we have acted swiftly and efficiently to preserve the options available to the State to keep the rich tradition of the Preakness here in Maryland, where it belongs.    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 10, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement today following two announcements by the Obama Administration regarding American Recovery and Reinvestment funding.

Today, Vice President Joe Biden announced the Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the availability of $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), provided through a FEMA grant.    » read more »

Phase I Transportation Projects Approved in 20 Days Rather Than the 120 Days Provided

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 26, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland is the first State in the nation to meet requirements that will allow it to use at least half of its $431 million of highway funding provided by President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). States are required to certify with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that projects are eligible for federal funds and ready for construction within 120 days or the funding will be redistributed to other states.    » read more »

Project Funded with ARRA Recovery Funds

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 26, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport has been awarded a $15 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. The funds will help reconstruct the C and D aprons of the airport. The funds are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed by President Obama this year.    » read more »

Makes Announcement in Lieu of National “Cover the Uninsured Week”

Baltimore, MD (March 23, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today, joined by U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary John M. Colmers, and other state and local healthcare leaders, today highlighted the nearly $1.5 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to protect Maryland’s healthcare safety net. These funds will help fortify Maryland’s expanded health care program, support community clinics, address the needs of underserved children and protect tens of thousands of healthcare jobs.    » read more »

Federal Recovery Dollars Provide $119.2 Million to Fund Water Quality and Drinking Water Projects in Every County in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 20, 2009) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced 95 proposed Maryland water quality and drinking water projects totaling $119.2 million to receive low interest loans and/or grants under President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The proposed funds were allocated based on readiness to proceed, as well as maximum environmental and health benefits, and will benefit every region of the State. The Maryland Department of the Environment received $3.7 billion in requests for water/wastewater projects.    » read more »