This morning, I joined dozens of people on Lawyers Mall for the kick-off a recycling competition among State employees. It’s one of the many things that we’re doing to promote recycling and sustainability in our State. Before I spoke, we heard from a nine-year-old named Hanah—and Hanah stole the show. She eloquently reminded us that Read the Rest…
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A nine-year-old’s take on recycling, April 2nd, 2012
The compassion that defines us, March 12th, 2012
Last November, we announced the Compassionate Marylander award – an essay contest for Marylanders to tell us how they or someone they nominated have made a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors, or how their own life has been changed by volunteering in their community. Today, we announced the winners, who will receive Read the Rest…
The Legislative Agenda in Video, March 5th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications Following the State of the State, we received hundreds of questions from Marylanders across our State. In response, we recorded these videos to answer your questions and provide more information on Governor O’Malley’s 2012 Legislative agenda. The first is a sit down question and answer session with Governor O’Malley Read the Rest…
Healthy Food & Book Drives, March 2nd, 2012
This morning, Lt. Governor Brown and I kicked off two new initiatives that will strengthen our communities and move Maryland forward. I wanted to explain what they are and encourage you to participate. Read Across Maryland Book Drive March is Read Across Maryland Month. As part of our work to spark a lifelong love of Read the Rest…
We had to share, February 29th, 2012
By Zoe Pagonis, Communications and New Media Manager As the Governor’s New Media Manager, I read almost every comment that comes into our office. I have a first-hand look into what people want to know, how they are reacting to different topics and what’s going on around Maryland. These last few weeks have been a Read the Rest…
Dignity, February 21st, 2012
This morning, I had the honor to address advocates at the 2012 Maryland Developmental Disabilities Day and I wanted to share a few thoughts. As Marylanders and as Americans, we’ve always been at our strongest when we embrace the higher notion that we are all in this together. There is more that unites us than Read the Rest…
Second Opinions, February 6th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications Last week Governor O’Malley delivered the State of the State address where he laid out a clear vision for the future of our State focused on job creation, strengthening our middle class, and the dignity of every Maryland family and individual. The Governor’s plan balances record cuts–$7.5 billion over Read the Rest…
State of the State Address, February 1st, 2012
[ View PDF version ] Thank you all very much. Let me begin by thanking God for the goodness of Maryland – for her natural beauty, for the goodness of her people, for the hope we see in the eyes of each of our children. Let me also begin by thanking the men and women of Read the Rest…
State of the State Preview, February 1st, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications
In a few minutes, the Governor will deliver his annual State of the State Address where he’ll lay out his balanced plan and vision to move our State forward. We wanted to give you a sneak peek of the Read the Rest...
State of the State Preview, February 1st, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications In a few minutes, the Governor will deliver his annual State of the State Address where he’ll lay out his balanced plan and vision to move our State forward. We wanted to give you a sneak peek of the address through this word cloud. We’ve set it up so Read the Rest…
