ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on new motor fuel standards announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “The new motor fuel standards proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama’s leadership will help Maryland reach its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020. Reductions from Read the Rest…
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Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on New EPA Motor Fuel Standards, March 29th, 2013
Governor Martin O’Malley Highlights “Better Choices, Better Results” in 2013 State of the State Address, January 30th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered his seventh State of the State address before members of the Maryland General Assembly, invited guests, and the citizens of Maryland. In his address, Governor O’Malley focused on the better choices made to achieve better results for our job creation, Maryland schools, and a strong and growing middle Read the Rest…
State of the State, January 30th, 2013
Better Choices; Better Results Annapolis, MD A footnoted version of the speech is available here. Acknowledgments Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Minority Leaders, Lieutenant Governor Brown, Treasurer Kopp, Governor Hughes, Governor Glendening, Attorney General Gansler, Attorney General Curran; colleagues in city and county government; Congressman Cummings, Congresswoman Edwards; Mayor Vincent Gray, from our neighbors in New Read the Rest…
ICYMI: Chesapeake Bay Improving, Green Group Says, January 3rd, 2013
By Raquel Guillory Director of Communications In Maryland, we’ve set the goal to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay by 2025. While we still have a ways to go, through the process of BayStat and effective policies, we’re making significant progress. Read the article below to learn more about the Bay’s improving health. Key Read the Rest…
A Brighter Future for Maryland, December 7th, 2012
In this “People Behind the Policies” blog, we hear from one of the founders of Maryland-based Astrum Solar and learn how their business relates to our goal to Increase Maryland’s In-State renewable generation 20% by 2022. “A Brighter Future for Maryland” You’ve probably driven past them and not even noticed. For the past five years, Read the Rest…
Net Impact Conference, October 26th, 2012
Baltimore, MD Thank you all very much,… I wanted to share a few thoughts with you as the CEO of the common platform we call the State of Maryland. I am blessed to serve a great People, and I know we have some Marylanders here that are participating. This is a great organization, and I’m Read the Rest…
Anacostia Trail Final Phase, October 15th, 2012
Washington, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery Thank you Senator Cardin – our friend Ben – and thank you all very much. We truly wouldn’t be here without the federal investments you secured for our region, Senator, and we all owe you a debt of gratitude. It’s a great source of pride among Marylanders that our Read the Rest…
Bay Restoration Fund (2012), March 1st, 2012
Provides funding for upgrades to wastewater treatment plants that dramatically reduce levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Atlantic Coastal Bays, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by doubling the Bay Restoration Fee. http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/chapters_noln/Ch_150_hb0446E.pdf
Sustainable Growth and Preservation Act of 2012, March 1st, 2012
Allows for sustainable growth by assisting local communities in moving septic growth away from areas where it will contribute to wasteful land development practices and pollution. Creates four tiers for inclusion in local comprehensive plans to guide growth on central sewer and septic systems. This legislation was crafted with the recognition that outdated wastewater technologies Read the Rest…
Family Farm Preservation Act of 2012, March 1st, 2012
Secures a sustainable future for Maryland’s family farms and protects and strengthens Maryland’s agricultural heritage and economy by increasing the exemption for agricultural properties and reducing the current estate tax rate. Maryland’s economic strength depends on our ability to strengthen, grow, and defend our family farms and family-owned businesses. This helps secure a more sustainable Read the Rest…
