ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of December: “Over the last 12 months, Maryland’s businesses created 30,300 new jobs. Last month alone, Maryland’s private sector created 7,700 jobs – our best December for private sector job Read the Rest…
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Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Preliminary December Jobs Report, January 18th, 2013
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on passing of Richard Ben Cramer, January 8th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the passing of Richard Ben Cramer: “I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Richard Ben Cramer of Chestertown, Maryland – a great American, great Marylander, and a dear friend. “Richard’s work as a gifted writer and deeply principled journalist made our Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on 30-Day Contract Extension for Longshoremen, December 28th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley released this statement following the agreement today to extend the longshoremen’s contract for 30 days: “I’d like to commend today’s decision by the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance to extend their negotiations by 30 days to produce a new master labor agreement for ports along Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Congratulates Senator Mikulski on Appointment as Chair of Appropriations Committee, December 20th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on Senator Barbara Mikulski becoming the first woman to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee: “Senator Mikulski is the perfect choice to Chair the Senate Appropriations Committee. She is one of the most effective Senators ever to serve in the U.S. Senate Chamber, and we Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Appoints Dominick Murray Secretary of Economic Development, December 19th, 2012
Secretary Christian S. Johansson leaving public service to join private sector education organization ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Dominick Murray as Maryland’s Secretary of Business & Economic Development (DBED), following the decision by current Secretary Christian S. Johansson to leave public service to join Maryland-based Laureate Education to head a new group focused Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Tragedy in Connecticut, December 14th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the tragedy in Connecticut: “The loss of innocent lives today in the shootings in Connecticut are tragic beyond words. Katie and I send our thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones in this heartbreaking tragedy. “It’s incomprehensible to even attempt to Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Sale of Sparrows Point, December 13th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the sale of Sparrows Point: “The news that Hilco has sold Sparrows Point is disappointing. “Steelmaking at Sparrows Point has been a major part of Maryland’s economy for more than a century, providing and supporting well-paying jobs for generations. We were hopeful that Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Preliminary October Jobs Report, November 20th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of October: “Last month, Maryland’s businesses led the way by creating 16,700 jobs – the best month for private sector job growth in more than 15 years. Our unemployment rate Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on His Decision to Reschedule Maryland’s Economic Development Mission to Israel, November 20th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on his decision to reschedule Maryland’s Economic Development Mission to Israel. The Governor and the Maryland Delegation were scheduled to visit Israel, Jordan and Ramallah next week: “After many days of monitoring the situation in the Middle East, I’ve decided to reschedule Maryland’s Economic Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown in Honor of Veteran’s Day, November 11th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD– Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown today released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “We have no greater strength as a country than our men and women who give of themselves to defend their families, their neighbors, and their communities. Today, and every day, we thank them and their families for Read the Rest…
