There are a few lessons that I’ve learned in managing large organizations and people. One is that people work against deadlines and that it’s best to have deadlines that come up every two weeks, instead of every two years. Another is that when you have a system that is open and transparent where everyone knows Read the Rest…
Veterans
2 Week Deadlines, April 26th, 2011
Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Convene “Maryland Forward” Series with Forum for Veterans, March 28th, 2011
CHARLOTTE HALL, MD (March 28, 2011)–Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined local veterans and veteran-serving organizations from around Maryland today at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for an important discussion on our shared progress on veterans issues and ongoing opportunities for further collaboration to support our troops Read the Rest…
Watch the Budget Presentation Live, January 21st, 2011
Today, members of my budget team and I will formally roll-out our FY 2012 budget. Watch it live here
Our Military Heroes, August 16th, 2010
Last week, Maryland’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs Ed Chow, and the Adjudant General of the Maryland National Guard, General James Adkins, issues correspondence to active military members, veterans, and military families throughout Maryland regarding our efforts to protect the right to vote – particularly for those who are defending our democracy overseas. General Adkins issued Read the Rest…
Interactive Cultural Map unveiled at ‘Capital for a Day’, June 17th, 2010
Today, Silver Spring is Maryland’s “Capital for a Day.” During the Cabinet meeting in Montgomery County, Governor O’Malley hosted a presentation unveiling the Visit Maryland Interactive Map, which portrays Byways, Heritage Areas, Main Streets, Arts and Entertainment Districts, Civil War Trails, agri-tourism businesses, state and national parks, historical and cultural museums, art venues, master artists Read the Rest…
Maryland’s Capital – East Baltimore County!, May 18th, 2010
Today, we brought our monthly “Capital for a Day” series to East Baltimore County, where we joined Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and others for a tour of Middle River Aircraft Systems, an exciting announcement on the health of the Chesapeake Bay at Gunpowder Falls State Park, and a Cabinet Meeting held at Parkville’s Oak Read the Rest…
Capitol Heights – Maryland’s Capital for a Day, April 16th, 2010
I want to thank the people of Capitol Heights for their hospitality yesterday, as we joined Mayor Darryl Miller, Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and others to declare Capitol Heights Maryland’s “Capital for a Day”. It’s more important than ever for Maryland’s families to see that their state government is working for them each Read the Rest…
WeConnect: Maryland launches, March 22nd, 2010
March 18 – This week, Governor O’Malley announced the launch of the ”We Connect: Maryland” web site to expand access to programs and services during these tough economic times. The WE Connect campaign is a public-private partnership designed to help the nation’s working families become more financially secure by connecting them to vital resources. Maryland Read the Rest…
30th Anniversary of the Maryland Vietnam Memorial, May 25th, 2009
Thank you all very, very much. It is a great honor to be here with all of you. This memorial really looks beautiful – my hat’s off to all those who make it so. I want to recognize President Ed Chow of the Maryland State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, as well as Read the Rest…
United States Naval Academy Forrestal Lecture, January 26th, 2009
Vice Admiral Fowler, Brigade Commander Barca, distinguished guests,… It is a tremendous honor and privilege to have been invited to speak with all of you this evening. To the men and women of the Brigade,… on behalf of the people of Maryland I want thank you for stepping forward and choosing to serve our country. Read the Rest…
