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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 class. The […]

Governor Martin O’Malley officially unveiled the proposed FY 2014 budget. A fiscally responsible jobs budget that constrains state spending; increases the Rainy Day Fund; through a balanced approach, and invests in priorities like job creation; education, public safety, health care, and the environment while putting Maryland on the verge of eliminating the structural deficit inherited […]

Governor O’Malley recommends expanding ‘Maryland Meals for Achievement’ by including  additional $1.8 Million in FY14 State Budget, as requested by Montgomery Council member Ervin  and Coalition of Elected Leaders. Council member Ervin applauds Governor O’Malley’s commitment to increasing universal breakfast for students Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin, who chairs the Council’s Education Committee, worked with […]

Johns Hopkins University is convening more than 20 global experts on gun policy and violence on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15. Their task is to summarize relevant research and its implications for policymakers and concern citizens. On Day 1, the Summit on Reducing Gun Violence began with an introduction and welcome by Johns Hopkins University […]

On Friday, Jan 11, Governor Martin O’Malley  joined by House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Maryland Department of Housing Secretary Raymond A. Skinner, affordable housing advocates, and other officials, announced $25 million in the Administration’s proposed FY2014 capital budget for Rental Housing Works, an initiative launched last year to create jobs and address Maryland’s critical shortage […]

Governor Martin O’Malley has appointed Douglas R. M. Nazarian to serve on the Court of Special Appeals for the 2nd Appellate Circuit. Since 2008, Nazarian, has served as Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission. “As leader of the Public Service Commission, Chairman Nazarian has demonstrated his ability to handle complex issues in a fair […]

Governor Martin O’Malley announced Dominick Murray as Maryland’s Secretary of Business & Economic Development (DBED), following the decision by current Secretary Christian S. Johansson to leave public service to join Maryland-based Laureate Education to head a new group focused on university partnerships in the U.S. Succeeding Murray as Deputy Secretary will be Robert Walker, who […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the tragedy in Connecticut: “The loss of innocent lives today in the shootings in Connecticut are tragic beyond words. Katie and I send our thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones in this heartbreaking tragedy. “It’s incomprehensible to even attempt to understand the […]

It’s the social, political and philanthropic event of the year in Montgomery County. The 27th annual Executive’s Ball was held on Dec. 9 to benefit the arts and humanities at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Here are a few scenes from the gala. This year’s theme: “Arts Power: Celebrating Education Through […]

At 10:15 on December 6, Governor Martin O’Malley signed proclamations declaring the results of the election for measures submitted for voter approval. Based on election returns, O’Malley declared by proclamation that a majority of votes were cast in favor of three constitutional amendments, three referendums by petition – Questions 4, 5, and 6 – and […]