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March 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Governor Issues Statement on Transportation

Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on March 29 after the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013: “With the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act today, we will support more than 57,000 jobs, ease traffic congestion, and build a 21st century transportation network. “Maryland has now recovered nearly 95 percent […]

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March 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

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International Women’s Day (Video)

It’s International Women’s Day (March 8) which has been observed since the early 1900’s. Thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. In honor of International Women’s Day, a few members of Governor Martin O’Malley’s administration recorded a video with inspirational words for young women. Take a look.

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March 5, 2013 | Staff Writer

Navarro Statement on Transportation Plan

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro is thanking Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Speaker of the House of Delegates Michael Busch and Senate President Mike Miller for proposing legislation that could lead to increased funding for transportation projects around the state. Montgomery County has been seeking funding for projects including the Purple Line, the Corridor Cities […]

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March 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Governor Unveils Transportation Plan, Leggett Reaction

Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch unveiled a joint innovative, multi-faceted plan to increase investment in the State’s transportation system, relieve congestion, and create jobs on March 4. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was in Annapolis for the announcement and released a statement the following […]

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February 25, 2013 | Staff Writer

Maryland Flag Ordered to Half Staff on Feb. 26

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of Former Delegate Charles Stokes Kolodziejski, who died February 21, 2013. Delegate Kolodziejski represented District 31 in Anne Arundel County from 1983 through 1994. This action is taken under […]

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January 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

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O’Malley Statement on Passing of Cramer

Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the passing of Richard Ben Cramer: “I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Richard Ben Cramer of Chestertown, Maryland — a great American, great Marylander, and a dear friend. “Richard’s work as a gifted writer and deeply principled journalist made our Republic a better […]

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January 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

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O’Malley/Brown Football Wager

Maryland Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown today congratulated the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins for making the playoffs. Maryland is the only state to host two NFL teams in the playoffs this year. In honor of both teams making the playoffs, the Governor and the Lt. Governor have entered into a wager. If […]

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November 11, 2012 | Staff Writer

Veterans Day Statement

Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown today released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “We have no greater strength as a country than our men and women who give of themselves to defend their families, their neighbors, and their communities. Today, and every day, we thank them and their families for their most […]

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October 28, 2012 | Staff Writer

Early Voting Canceled on Oct. 29

UPDATED 10.30.12 Early Voting Canceled on October 30 Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has declared a State of Emergency and ordered all Early Voting Centers in Maryland closed on Monday, October 29. For more information and updates on Early Voting, please visit www.777vote.org.  

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October 16, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Flags at Half Staff

Pursuant to President Barack Obama’s Proclamation to lower the United States Flag in honor of Former Senator Arlen Specter, who died this week, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 16.

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