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Richmond, VA (July 11, 2011) – At the Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting, Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland is 98 percent on the way to reaching its 2-year milestone commitments for reducing nitrogen and phosphorous into the Chesapeake Bay – a sign that the state is making significant progress toward reaching its short...
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MILLERSVILLE, MD (April 18, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair of the House Environmental Matters Committee, Senator Paul Pinsky and Delegate Steve Lafferty, lead sponsors of this year’s septics legislation in the Senate and House of Delegates, and others for the signing of an Executive Order on septics pollution. ...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD Governor Martin O’Malley has announced a $40 million program to assist homeowners in addressing back mortgage payments. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the goal of helping homeowners who are facing foreclosure due to job loss or a decrease in wages, including those who lost...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 23, 2011)–Governor Martin O’Malley today joined local steelworkers, environmental advocates, and legislative leaders at Annapolis’ City Dock to promote the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2011 as Sine Die approaches. Governor O’Malley announced at today’s event the introduction of new amendments that will limit the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) ability...
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Governor urges action to reduce future septic pollution, even as the State spends millions to correct past problems GOLDSBORO , MD (March 9, 2011)–Governor O’Malley today visited Lake Bonnie in the Town of Goldsboro, where bacteria pollution has been linked to failing septic systems. The Governor waded into Lake Bonnie to witness pollution from...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 21, 2011)–Governor Martin O’Malley and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today drove the ceremonial “first car” on Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC)/MD 200 and later cut a ribbon to celebrate the completion of the first segment of Maryland’s first all-electronic toll road. The ICC/MD 200 is an east-west highway connecting Montgomery and...
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Governor Martin O’Malley convened the latest in his series of “Maryland Forward” policy forums Februrary 15, 2011 in Annapolis focused on early childhood education, development, and health. The Governor facilitated a discussion with attendees on how progress in the area of early childhood education and health impacts our ability to be a winner in...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD Governor Martin O’Malley introduced on February 11, 2011 the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2011, which will boost offshore wind development to generate much needed clean, renewable energy, create new ‘green’ jobs, and promote long-term price stability. The bill will require that public utilities leverage Maryland’s outstanding offshore wind resources by...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 2, 2011)– Governor Martin O’Malley and the Maryland General Assembly formally announced today legislation to institute reliability standards for Maryland utilities with legislation to be introduced tomorrow. The legislation, with lead sponsors Delegate Brian Feldman and Senator Thomas Middleton, will require the Public Service Commission to adopt enhanced reliability standards and allow...
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 28, 2011)– Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today following an announcement by U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan awarding more than $44 million to 208 local homeless assistance programs in Maryland, including eight in Frederick County which will share $593,000 through HUD’s Continuum of Care program: “These are significant new...
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