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Governor Expands Maryland Conservation Corps

April 25, 2008

Governor Martin O’Malley announces the expansion of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) – the state’s award winning AmeriCorps program – to include a summer job program for underserved and court-involved youth. After speaking to a group of schoolchildren, the Governor joined them on a hike to survey stream conditions in Patapsco Valley State Park.

Governor O'Malley Announces Decision Regarding Wind Power Generation on Public Lands

April 12, 2008

Governor O’Malley announces that public lands managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will not be considered as sites for commercial wind power generation.  State and local elected officials, conservation, business and community leaders joined the Governor for the announcement made from scenic Monroe Run Overlook in Savage River State Forest.

University of Maryland BioPark Groundbreaking

March 31, 2008

The Governor joins Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Elijah Cummings and Mayor Sheila Dixon for the grand opening of phase 2 and ‘groundbreaking’ of phase 3 of the UMB Bio Park.

Footage courtesty of University of Maryland, Baltimore

Outlining Initiatives to Restore Health of the Chesapeake Bay

March 3, 2008

Standing on the beach in front of the Phillip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, Governor O’Malley was joined by Kim Coble, Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Brad Heavner, State Director of Environment Maryland, among other business, community, and environmental leaders to propose an environmental agenda that is the “most forward thinking in last 20 years.”

Governor Participates in 'Read Across America' Day

March 3, 2008

Governor Martin O’Malley visits with students at Eastport Elementary School and participates in an annual reading motivation and awareness program for children.  The event takes place every year on or around Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Endorsing Legislation to Improve Public Safety

February 1 3, 2008

Testifying before select committees of the Maryland General Assembly, Governor Martin O’Malley today called for the expansion of Maryland’s DNA database for violent offenders.  Governor O’Malley is committed to improving public safety for Maryland and has made public safety one of his key priorities during the 2008 legislative session. 

Hosting Workforce Creation Summit

February 8, 2008

Governor Martin O’Malley hosted a Workforce Creation Summit to generate new ideas and develop workforce policies for Maryland’s future.  The Summit brought together over 500 Maryland stakeholders from business, education, government and nonprofits to discuss ways of creating a streamlined and aligned workforce system that will help Maryland compete in the 21st Century. The event was bookmarked by a number of workforce creation events and announcements

Governor O'Malley Delivers State of the State Address

January 23, 2008

Focusing on the need to protect Maryland’s critical priorities – to strengthen and protect our middle class, to protect our commitment to improve public safety and public education in every region of our State, and to protect opportunity for the hard-working families of our State. 

Proposing Expansion of DNA Database for Violent Offenders to Improve Public Safety

January 10, 2008

Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Attorney General Douglas Gansler, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger, and law enforcement officials, today announced proposed legislation to expand DNA sampling to arrestees of “Crimes of Violence” and burglaries to improve public safety and solve violent crimes in our communities.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor join students and University System of Maryland Officials

October 31, 2007

Governor O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Brown joined University System of Maryland Chancellor William E. “Britt” Kirwan, Maryland Higher Education Secretary James E. Lyons, Maryland Association of Community Colleges representative Clay Withlow, Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Chair Dr. Sanford Ungar and students for a rally in support of the Governor’s proposed budget solution.

Governor O’Malley Receives Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service

September 20 , 2007

Governor Martin O’Malley was honored with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service, a prestigious award presented by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution. Governor O’Malley is being recognized for his dedication to strengthening his community, his state, and his country as Mayor of Baltimore. 

Announcing Plans for Living Wage Implementation

August 31, 2007

Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Secretary Thomas E. Perez today joined labor leaders and workers in Annapolis to announce, in honor of Labor Day, the implementation plan for the statewide living wage law, which takes effect October 1

Agriculture Day at the Maryland State Fair

August 30, 2007

The first time a Maryland Governor attends Agriculture Day at the State Fair. A large gathering of farmers, agriculture experts and environmental stewards convene at the annual event . A tour of exhibits follows Governor O'Malley's remarks.

Reducing the DNA Backlog

July 24, 2007

Announcing Maryland's sucess in reducing the number of untested and uncollected DNA samples from convicted felons.

BioAgenda Summit

June 21, 2007

Governor delivers remarks in absentia, welcoming bio science leaders to Maryland for their first ever east coast summit.

Governor O'Malley Tours Bay Monitoring Sites, Studies Restoration Programs

April 25, 2007

Governor Martin O’Malley, Attorney General Doug Gansler and Speaker of the House of Delegates Mike Busch joined Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) scientists on a 2.5-hour monitoring trip of the Chesapeake Bay aboard the R.V. Kerhin this morning to get a first-hand look at how Maryland’s internationally recognized water quality monitoring and assessment programs work.

Governor O’Malley Applauds Creation Of The Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board; Tours Human Genome Sciences

April 3, 2007

Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown today applauded the legislature for passing the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s Life Science Advisory Board bill. The Board, comprised of leaders from Maryland’s biotechnology industry, will work to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Maryland’s life sciences industry. The announcement was made during a tour of Human Genome Sciences corporate headquarters in Rockville

O’Malley Acts Swiftly to Close 19th Century Prison in Jessup

March 19, 2007

Governor Martin O’Malley and Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Gary D. Maynard announce that the Maryland House of Correction has been shut down: 842 Inmates already transferred, 97 most-problematic prisoners moved out of state.

State of the State Address

January 31, 2007

Governor O'Malley delivers his first address to the Maryland Legislature, 14 days after taking office. He assesses our State's strengths and weaknesses and sets out an agenda for making progress towards shared goals.