Maryland

EDGEWOOD, Md. -- 05/12/2008 -- Experts are predicting a “well above average” hurricane season for 2008, and the Maryland Army National Guard stands ready to respond.

In addition to attending quarterly flood rescue meetings and continually honing their skills as professional Soldiers by practicing lifesaving rescue techniques, Maryland Army National Guard aviators are now learning how to use a new piece of communications equipment developed specifically to talk to local first responders on the ground and government officials during an emergency.    » read more »

BALTIMORE, MD (May 8, 2008) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Kevin Thomas Forrester, 32, former operator of Forrester Financial Group in Phoenix, pled guilty before the Honorable Robert E. Cahill, Jr. in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County to felony theft and fraudulent securities practices.    » read more »

Mortgage Late? Don’t Wait!

BALTIMORE, MD (May 6, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Department of Labor and Licensing Secretary Thomas Perez, Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Raymond Skinner and other officials today kicked off a comprehensive, multimedia advertising campaign to help tackle rising foreclosures in the State and ensure Maryland homeowners are aware of the programs available to provide assistance and relief.

Protesters outside the home of Fed Chief Ben Bernanke: Photo by cioproject (CC)    » read more »

Help Secure Maryland's Energy Future; O’Malley Signs BGE Settlement Worth Nearly $2 Billion for Maryland Ratepayers

BALTIMORE, MD -- April 24, 2008 -- Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to protect Maryland’s environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and help secure Maryland’s energy future.

Chesapeake Bay: Photo by Big Mike 42    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 23, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement today regarding Virginia’s efforts to assist in the rebuilding of the Blue Crab population in the Chesapeake Bay:

“I want to thank Governor Kaine and his staff for their leadership and partnership with Maryland on their historic efforts to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay blue crab fishery.”

Maryland Blue Crabs: Photo by Robert Fornal (CC)    » read more »

Officials Break Ground for Environmental Education Center on Site

BALTIMORE, MD -- April 21, 2008 – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley was joined by Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, community leaders and area elected officials at a ceremony today to break ground on the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center.

Masonville Cove, Baltimore, Maryland: Photo by Fred Scharmen (CC)

The center is part of a $153 million restoration project that will transform one of Baltimore Harbor’s most contaminated sites into an area that will benefit wildlife, local residents, and the port industry.    » read more »

Direct state regulators, scientists to implement management strategies to revive imperiled fishery

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. (April 15, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced their commitment to work together to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay’s beleaguered blue crab population by directing state regulators and scientists to implement management strategies to revive the imperiled fishery.

Maryland Blue Crab: Photo by fishfoot (CC)    » read more »

GARRETT COUNTY, MD -- April 12, 2008 – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that public lands managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will not be considered as sites for commercial wind power generation. State and local elected officials, conservation, business and community leaders joined the Governor for the announcement made from scenic Monroe Run Overlook in Savage River State Forest.

Wind turbines: Photo by Clarissa Ines (CC)    » read more »

Governor O’malley’s Energy Efficiency Bills Are Passed By Legislature

April 9, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.—Maryland's legislators gave final approval this week to two landmark energy bills that together aim to reduce the state's energy consumption by 15% by 2015. The legislation, proposed by Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, sets the stage for Maryland to become a leader in capturing the benefits of energy efficiency.

Low-energy lightbulb: Photo by Armistead Booker (CC)    » read more »

Administration Bill Passes Legislature to Make Transit Development Easier in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD (April 9, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Department of Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari, Department of General Services Secretary Alvin Collins, local officials and business leaders to tour the State Center in Baltimore City, one of Maryland’s most aggressive redevelopment and transit development efforts.

State Center, Baltimore, Maryland: Photo by Chris (CC)    » read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 8, 2008) – The Maryland Energy Administration applauds the General Assembly for passing Maryland Governor O'Malley's legislative energy package last evening. Adoption of the bills represent a major step towards reducing consumers’ bills, avoiding electricity shortages predicted as early as 2011, and promoting a more sustainable and diversified electricity supply.

Solar panel: Photo by Foolhardy (CC)    » read more »

Funds to be Used for Clean Air and Green Energy Projects

BALTIMORE, MD (April 8, 2008) – Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Maryland and seven other states will divide $24 million to be used for energy efficiency and air pollution reduction projects as a result of a federal Clean Air Act settlement with American Electric Power (AEP), the nation’s largest power company.

AEP power line repair: Photo by Arek Taylor (CC)    » read more »

Disclosure to be Improved; Charitable Programs to Benefit

BALTIMORE, MD (April 4, 2008) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler today announced an agreement with all of the major United States wireless carriers as well as Asurion Protection Services, a provider of cell phone insurance protection policies to the customers of the carriers.    » read more »

$170 One-Time Refund for All BGE Ratepayers Totaling $187 Million;
Eliminates $1.5 Billion in Future Liability for Ratepayers

$346 Million in Credits Secured; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Facility a Top Priority -- ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Senate President Mike Miller, House Speaker Michael Busch and PSC Chairman Steven Larsen, announced today that the State of Maryland has reached a global settlement with Constellation Energy Group for Maryland ratepayers and families.
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Explains Settlement Agreement With Constellation Energy    » read more »

Discusses Need to Invest in Maryland’s Future

GREENBELT, MD (March 19, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today unveiled his vision for the development of sustainable communities around Maryland’s existing transit stations, while addressing elected officials, business organizations, developers and environmental groups from around Maryland at a luncheon in Prince George’s County.

Governor O’Malley’s vision includes promoting future growth in areas served by transit, to enhance economic vitality, increase transit ridership, reduce sprawl and vehicle emissions impacting the environment and improve the quality of life in the state.    » read more »