Governor Moore Announces Maryland Overdose Deaths Falling for Fourth Straight Year, Reaching 10-Year Low Published: 1/30/2026 There were 1,315 overdose deaths in the state in 2025, representing the lowest level seen in the last 10 years and a 53 percent decrease from the state’s historic high of 2,800 in 2021.
Governor Moore Announces New Port of Baltimore Records, Continuing Historic Recovery Following Key Bridge Collapse Published: 1/29/2026 Governor Moore announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public and private marine terminals set new records for total cargo vessel visits and container activity.
Governor Moore Launches $5 Million Incentive Program to Expand Maryland’s Apprenticeship Workforce Published: 1/28/2026 Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a new $5 million initiative to help employers—including small businesses—hire and train registered apprentices.
Governor Moore Testifies in Support of the Redistricting Advisory Commission’s Proposed Congressional Map Published: 1/27/2026 The governor urged the Maryland General Assembly to debate, improve, and take a vote on the map.
Governor Moore Announces the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to Combat Rising Utility Costs and Deploy Affordable Local Energy Published: 1/27/2026 Governor Wes Moore today announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda.
Governor Moore Urges Marylanders to Stay Vigilant Ahead of Dangerous Winter Storm Published: 1/24/2026 The storm will bring hazards including heavy snow, ice, and wind chills near or below zero across the entire State.
Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency, Requests Federal Emergency Declaration Ahead of Dangerous Winter Storm Published: 1/23/2026 Governor Moore declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday.
Open Enrollment Data Show as Families Contend with Rising Health Insurance Costs, Maryland Premium Assistance Program Helps Ensure Access to Coverage Published: 1/23/2026 The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange announced enrollment data for the most recent open enrollment period, from Nov. 1, 2025 through Jan. 15, 2026.
Governor Moore Announces $12 Million for Western Maryland Flood Recovery, Additional Investments for Mountain Maryland Communities through FY 2027 Budget Proposal Published: 1/23/2026 Governor Wes Moore today announced $12 million in operating funds to support flood recovery efforts in Allegany County as part of the administration’s proposed FY 2027 budget.
Governor Moore Announces $164 Million in Hospital Surge Funding to Support Access to Care Amid High Rates of Respiratory Illness in Maryland Published: 1/22/2026 Governor Moore announced $164 million in hospital surge funding to support access to care amid high rates of respiratory illness in Maryland.