Latest Wes Moore News

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Apr. 12, 2024 18:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Govs. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., and Wes Moore, D-Md.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio. ___ CBS’ “Face the...

New website includes resources to help in aftermath of Maryland bridge collapse

Apr. 11, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has a new website with information about federal, state and local resources and programs related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday. The website includes details for affected workers and businesses. It also includes...

Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse

Apr. 10, 2024 16:50 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — During the initial stages of a federal probe into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, investigators are focusing on the electrical power system of the massive container ship that veered off course. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National...

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues

Apr. 09, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A third channel will open this month at Baltimore's port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago, and Maryland's congressional delegation will sponsor legislation seeking federal aid to pay 100% of the cost of a new bridge, Sen. Ben Cardin said Tuesday. ...

A glance at some of the legislation approved in the Maryland General Assembly

Apr. 09, 2024 00:20 AM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly ended its 90-day legislative session on Monday. Here’s a look at some of the legislation lawmakers passed: BUDGET Maryland lawmakers mostly kept Gov. Wes Moore’s $63 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal...

Maryland lawmakers OK bill to aid to port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse at session's end

Apr. 08, 2024 23:57 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers approved a measure to help employees at the Port of Baltimore affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, a decision that came Monday in the waning hours of a state legislative session that has focused on efforts to rebuild and assure the public in...

Maryland lawmakers OK plan to rebuild Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness

Apr. 08, 2024 21:31 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers approved a plan to rebuild Baltimore’s storied but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control in the waning hours of the state's legislative session on Monday. The measure would use $400 million in state bonds...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Apr. 06, 2024 08:18 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés; White House national security spokesman John Kirby. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Preempted by Premier League soccer. ___ CBS’ “Face the...

Maryland lawmakers approve $63B budget with some tax, fee increases

Apr. 05, 2024 18:12 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers gave final passage on Friday to the state's $63 billion budget legislation, which includes tax and fee increases to help pay for transportation and education, though not as much as some lawmakers wanted. The General Assembly, which is...

Former candidate for Maryland governor fined over campaign material

Apr. 04, 2024 12:05 PM EDT

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — The campaign committee of a former candidate for Maryland governor has been fined $2,000 for sending campaign material without an identifying authority line, the state prosecutor said. The John King for Governor campaign committee was fined for sending campaign...