Governor Wes Moore, Attorney General Anthony Brown, and Comptroller Brooke Lierman were successful in getting some or all portions of their first legislative packages passed by the 2023 General Assembly. The following summarizes where each leader's package stands as of April 13, 2023, after the 2023 General Assembly has adjourned. Governor Wes Moore [...]
Lt. Gov Aruna Miller (left); Janeen L. Birckhead (center); Governor Wes Moore (right) source Once confirmed, Moore's appointment, Brigadier General Birckhead, would become the only black woman to head a state military in the U.S. From Governor Wes Moore's press release announcing her nomination: “I am proud to nominate Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead to serve [...]
Lt. Col. Roland Butler becomes the first black superintendent of the Maryland State Police following Senate confirmation. As previously reported, in February Governor Wes Moore named Lt. Col. Roland Butler to serve as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police (MSP). Lt. Col. Butler then faced a difficult Senate confirmation. From The Baltimore Sun: His rise [...]
Lt. Gov Aruna Miller (left); Acting Secretary Paul Monteiro (center); Governor Wes Moore (right) Photo Source Governor Wes Moore has named Paul Monteiro to oversee the state's newest department -- the Department of Service and Civic Innovation -- a priority initiative of Moore's created by executive order on his first day in office. [...]
Manis Canning & Associates managing partner Nicholas Manis was named by the Daily Record editorial leadership team as one of the most powerful figures in Maryland’s local and state governments! Nick joins 40 other prominent figures honored for their influence and contributions to government. About The Daily Record Power Government & Lobbying List: Some of [...]
Governor Wes Moore has named Lt. Col. Roland Butler to serve as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police (MSP). Lt. Col. Butler's next step will be to go before the Senate for a confirmation vote. Once confirmed he would be the first black Superintendent of MSP. https://twitter.com/GovWesMoore/status/1628826869520027648?s=20 From The Baltimore Banner: Moore praised Butler as a [...]
Governor Wes Moore highlights priorities and touts public service in his first State of the State address. Remarks as published in the Governor's press release: Good afternoon. Madame Speaker, Mr. President, members of the General Assembly, members of our Congressional delegation, colleagues in state and local government, and my fellow Marylanders... For almost three years, [...]
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc announced its 2023 legislative Priorities at a press conference on January 25, 2023. The Caucus will focus on cannabis legalization, education, wealth and black businesses, health, and housing. From the 2023 priorities one-pager: "Cannabis Legalization Prioritize licensing to grow, process and dispense cannabis to members of impacted communities [...]
Governor Wes Moore has chosen Paul J. Wiedefeld as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). As reported in The Baltimore Banner Governor Moore announced his MDOT Secretary pick at a press conference on Tuesday, January 24, 2023: Paul J. Wiedefeld, who has decades of experience in transportation, was the Democratic governor’s pick for [...]
Comptroller Brooke Lierman names Justin Hayes, Eve Shuman, and Caroline Bauk to her government affairs team. Lierman previously announced that Joe Francaviglia would serve as Director of Government Affairs. The latest announcement names his team: Justin Hayes will serve as Director of State Affairs, tasked with leading the day-to-day management of state legislative initiatives for the [...]
