COLUMBIA, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day spent the day in Howard County in the latest stop of the department's Day Trips tour series. The county-wide visits, which started this fall, allow for Secretary Day other DHCD staff to connect directly with residents and business owners, along with county and municipal leaders directly. These  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 15 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Maryland Public Service Commission has authorized a rate increase of just over $10 million for Washington Gas Light Company, a substantial reduction to the utility's request. In May of this year, the company applied for an increase of $49.4 million (later adjusted by the company to $45.2 million), which it said was necessary to cover increased operations and maintenance expenses, labor  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release: In a unanimous decision, the Maryland Public Service Commission has authorized a rate increase over three years of just under $408 million for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company's multi-year rate plan (MYP), inclusive of both gas and electric service. For the first year of the multi-year plan, the Commission authorized the use of federal tax credits to partially offset the rate increases to more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Magistrate Troy Khalik Hill and Alan Carl Lazerow to the Baltimore City Circuit Court. "I am deeply grateful to Magistrate Hill and Mr. Lazerow for answering the call to serve," said Gov. Moore. "The Baltimore City Circuit Court has gained two talented legal minds who both possess a firm commitment to justice." Magistrate Troy K more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Wes Moore today announced the transition of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety and Homeland Security from Bud Frank to Adam Flasch, following Frank's retirement. Flasch, who currently serves as Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, will also serve as Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety effective January 1. "I want to honor and thank Bud  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Manny Welsh as deputy chief of staff effective January 1, 2024. Welsh has served as the Governor's Board of Public Works Executive since January 2023. "Our Administration has benefited in so many ways from Manny's expertise," said Gov. Moore. "His expanded leadership role will help ensure that our state places equity front and cen more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Wes Moore yesterday signed an executive order establishing Maryland's Office of Overdose Response within the Maryland Department of Health. The office will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. The governor was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller; Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr.  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 52 volunteer fire departments across the state to enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. For 2023, the Maryland Forest Service awarded grant funds totaling $149,325 in match funding for $390,502 in total project costs. Generally the grants cover 50 percent of pr more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Dec. 16 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the appointment its chief government relations and policy officer, Mindy Lehman, as the chair for Leadership Maryland. Lehman will begin her two-year term with Leadership Maryland starting January 1, 2024. "We are excited to see that Mindy's perseverance and dedication is being recognized and celebrated with th more PR