ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2023: Governor Moore today delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. The governor spoke about the disciplined approach required to grow Maryland's economy amid budget shortfalls and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state. Excerpts from Governor Moore's speech as prepared:  more PR