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Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland state government offices will be closed on December 24 for Christmas Eve, with additional closures on December 25 for Christmas Day, and liberal leave granted on December 26 for state employees, as a gesture of gratitude and holiday celebration.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has expressed serious concerns about a proposed 70-mile power line project by PSEG and PJM Interconnection, which would cut through Carroll, Baltimore, and Frederick counties. The $424 million Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has faced significant opposition from residents and officials due to its potential environmental impact on protected lands and lack of community involvement in the planning process. Moore has called for discussions with the project's leaders to address these issues, emphasizing the need for sustainable infrastructure that prioritizes community interests.
Baltimore officials have opened a temporary shipping route around the wreckage of the Francis Key Scott Key Bridge to restore trade and movement of goods, with a second temporary route for deeper vessels set to open soon. Governor Wes Moore warned of a potential "national economic catastrophe" and announced plans to construct a second channel for deeper vessels. Debris from the collapsed bridge has been found on nearby beaches, and a fund for the families affected has reached over $300,000. The owner of the ship involved in the collision has filed a petition to limit liability, while business recovery centers have opened to assist small businesses impacted by the Port of Baltimore closure.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore stated that the recovery effort after the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge will take time, with no specific timeline provided, while divers are on standby to recover bodies of the workers presumed dead. The US and local economy depend on reopening the port of Baltimore, and the bridge wreckage clearing effort is described as "remarkably complex." One of the victims of the collapse has been identified as Carlos Hernández, and his family is seeking a humanitarian visa to travel to Maryland.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a $63.1 billion FY2025 budget focusing on four priorities: making the state more service-oriented, competitive, affordable, and safer. The budget includes a record $127 million for local police agencies, $10 million for a Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, $115 million for housing initiatives and child care, and $100 million for the new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt. Additionally, $2.3 billion is allocated to higher education, $25 million for campus security, and $150 million in previously proposed transportation cuts are being restored. The budget aims to reduce the structural deficit to $502 million and includes a $2.3 billion Rainy Day Fund, with no tax increases proposed.
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in Maryland ahead of an anticipated hazardous winter weather system, including damaging winds, heavy rain, potential flooding, and snow and ice threats. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, have a plan in place, and avoid driving or walking over flooded roads. The declaration enhances the state's ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats, and residents are advised to stay informed, have an emergency kit ready, and heed all warnings.
The Maryland Board of Public Works and the Maryland Stadium Authority have unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, ending a five-year negotiation just two weeks before the current lease was set to expire. The lease includes options for 15 or 30 years, with the longer term contingent on the club securing governmental approvals for a separate ground lease to redevelop the B&O Warehouse and surrounding area. While the provisions are complex and a 30-year residency at Camden Yards is not guaranteed, the agreement ensures the Orioles will remain in Baltimore for the foreseeable future.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns state and county officials of upcoming hard fiscal decisions in the next state budget, emphasizing the need for discipline and collaboration. The state is facing structural budget deficits projected to exceed $1 billion by 2028, with most of the annual budget already pre-set by prior mandates. Moore argues that these economic troubles have been projected for years and highlights the expiration of federal pandemic funding as a contributing factor. Despite the challenges, Moore believes that by addressing broader economic conditions and leveraging the state's resources, Maryland can improve its revenue condition and strengthen its economy.