ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 17, 2013) – 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 April: “While the preliminary jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of April indicates a loss of 6,200 jobs, together, Marylanders have created Read the Rest…
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Commencement, May 11th, 2013
St. Mary’s, MD As Prepared for Delivery President Urgo, Chairwoman Matthews, Congressman Hoyer, distinguished faculty, honored guests, graduates,… what a pleasure to share this happy occasion with all of you. I love St. Mary’s College. You can feel the history and sense the future as you walk these beautiful grounds. Centuries ago, this place was Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Joins Knorr Brake Officials at Opening of New Facility, May 9th, 2013
Company Remains in Maryland, Retains 290 Jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Knorr Brake Company officials for the grand opening of the company’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the Westminster Technology Park. The move to the 235,000 square foot facility, which was driven by a growth in new business, more than doubles Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Leads Celebration of New 50-Foot-Deep Berth and Supersized Cranes at Port of Baltimore, May 8th, 2013
Public-private partnership project creates 5,700 Maryland jobs Baltimore one of two East Coast ports that can accommodate extra large ships BALTIMORE, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and private sector partners from Highstar Capital and Ports America Chesapeake, today led celebration of a new 50-foot-deep berth and four supersized container Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Appoints Matthew J. Power as Director of StateStat, May 7th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Matt Power as Director of StateStat. StateStat is Governor O’Malley’s performance-measurement and management tool to make state government more accountable and efficient. Mr. Power will oversee weekly meetings where agency heads meet with executive staff to report and answer questions on agency performance and priority initiatives. Data collected at Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Announces House of Cards Back in Maryland to Film Season Two, April 29th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 29, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced that Media Rights Capital started filming today the second season of the Netflix series House of Cards in Maryland. “We are pleased that House of Cards, a critically-acclaimed and ground-breaking series has returned to Maryland,” said Governor O’Malley. “Season One had an economic impact of more than $140 million and provided Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Announces Four High-Tech Israeli Companies to Open Offices in Maryland, April 23rd, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – During an eight-day economic development mission to Israel and Jordan,Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that four high-tech Israeli companies will be opening offices in Maryland, capping a day of meetings with Jordanian entrepreneurs and medical and government officials in Israel. The companies, Shekel Scales, Askimo, Roboteam and Hybrid Security, range from a global provider of electronic scales and Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley, Israeli Leaders Announce First Maryland/Israel Advisory Board, April 21st, 2013
Board will develop business opportunities that will jointly benefit both communities ANNAPOLIS, MD – Joined by more than 30 Maryland business, civic and higher education leaders, Governor Martin O’Malley today arrived in Israel to kick off a weeklong economic development mission that also includes a visit to the neighboring country of Jordan. During a welcome reception, Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Preliminary March Jobs Report, April 19th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of March: “Last month, Maryland’s dynamic private sector continued to drive our job growth, creating 5,100 jobs and bringing the number of private sector jobs in our state to its highest Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Names John R. Griffin as Chief of Staff, April 18th, 2013
Deputy Secretary Joseph P. Gill to Fill Role as DNR Secretary ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley today named John R. Griffin as his Chief of Staff. A veteran public servant with more than 25 years of experience in Maryland state government, Griffin has led the Administration’s efforts in developing Maryland’s landmark conservation, restoration and Read the Rest…
