Allegis Group Inc. and Chairman Jim Davis are donating $10 million to help with the fight for social justice as protests calling for an end to systemic racism continue across the U.S. The Allegis Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the privately held Hanover-based staffing giant, will contribute $5 million, spokesman Stephen Lee told the Baltimore Business Journal in [...]
Governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of two new leaders at the Maryland Port Administration and the State Highway Administration. Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Greg Slater appointed William P. Doyle, a former United States Federal Maritime Commissioner, to lead the Port of Baltimore as the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, effective [...]
Comcast announced today it is developing a comprehensive, multi-year social justice and equality plan to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability. The multi-year plan will allocate $100 million as described in the letter from Comcast's Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts, ...$75 million in cash and $25 [...]
The Ravens and the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have committed to donate $1 million to support social justice reform in Baltimore. A committee of current and former Ravens players will decide which local programs will benefit from the contribution.
Pfizer Inc. recently announced the establishment of the Pfizer Breakthrough Growth Initiative, through which Pfizer will invest up to $500 million in biotechnology companies to help provide funding and access to Pfizer’s scientific expertise to ensure continuity of the biotechnology companies’ most promising clinical development programs. As reported by the Businesswire, The Pfizer Breakthrough Growth [...]
Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones and House Judiciary Chair Luke Clippinger announced earlier in the week the formation of an interim Workgroup to Address Police Reform and Accountability in Maryland. The Workgroup, to be chaired by House Judiciary Vice Chair Vanessa Atterbeary, is expected to begin meeting later this month. According to the [...]
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on May 27 to announce the completion of Stage One of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” Effective Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM, Maryland will move to open outdoor dining in restaurants and social organizations (American Legion/VFW/Elks) with social distancing and strict public health requirements, youth sports activities may resume following CDC [...]
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference yesterday May 27 to announce the completion of Stage One of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” Effective Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM, Maryland will move to open outdoor dining in restaurants and social organizations (American Legion/VFW/Elks) with social distancing and strict public health requirements, youth sports [...]
Governor Hogan announced today the appointment of Roy McGrath as the new chief of staff for the State of Maryland. McGrath currently serves as CEO and Chairman of the Maryland Environmental Service Board of Directors. From the Governor's press release, “Roy McGrath is an experienced public and private sector leader with a proven track record [...]
Governor Hogan recently announced the commencement of Stage One of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” beginning at 5 p.m on May 15. Under the new advisory, retail stores will be able to open at 50% capacity, manufacturing may resume operations, and personal services (such as barbershops and hair salons) may open at up to [...]
