Dear Friends,
Last month, I was honored to have the chance to visit our troops serving in Iraq, and I was grateful for the opportunity to tell them how much we appreciate their service.
During a refueling stop in Germany, I also had the honor to meet with the Chaplain of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Major Meyners, and visited with soldiers recovering at the hospital. Many wounded warriors arrive at the hospital from the battlefield with little more than the clothes they are wearing. The Chaplain told me about their Wounded Warrior Ministry Center, also known as the Chaplain’s Closet, a program that provides Wounded Warriors with personal items while they receive care.
For more information on the Wounded Warrior Ministry Center, please click here.
For additional questions, please contact the Wounded Warriors Ministry Center.
Martin O'Malley
Governor
Thursday, March 11, 2010
GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY ANNOUNCES ACTION FOR EASTERN SHORE POULTRY FARMERS
GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY ANNOUNCES ACTION FOR EASTERN SHORE POULTRY FARMERS
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 10, 2010) - Governor Martin O'Malley announced today new assistance for poultry farmers in Maryland, as the state works with poultry industry stakeholders to address environmental standards and recover from snow-related damage last month. Governor O'Malley met with the Eastern Shore delegation Monday evening, along with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment to discuss concerns and solutions.
"We're working together to find solutions that protect our natural resources and strengthen family farming in our state," said Governor O'Malley. "Maryland farmers serve as stewards of the environment by protecting land that might otherwise be developed. It's our obligation to find way we can continue to protect the environment while keeping family farming profitable. I'm pleased we're able to come together on these actions to support our family farms and the jobs that support them."
"The Department of Agriculture is dedicated to putting farmers first and helping farmers in their times of need, such as recovery from the recent severe snow storms, and also to help farmers comply with regulations that protect soil and water quality, the Chesapeake Bay, and all Maryland families," said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance.
Because of the time it has taken to approve the final new source poultry operation guidelines, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will see that new poultry operations take first priority in obtaining technical assistance to prepare Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) that are required by the new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Permit. In addition, to assist farmers who are required to obtain CNMPs, MDA has secured commitments from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to increase the level of technical assistance available with three additional staff members to develop these plans statewide. Additionally, more than 30 Maryland Soil Conservation District staff will be cross trained to assist with plan development.
Governor O'Malley also discussed ways the state can continue to support farmers struggling to recover from snow-related damage to chicken houses. MDA continues to identify, along with federal agency partners, the damage caused by the snow storms and respond to needs that the agriculture community may have in order to clean up, recover and rebuild from storm-related damage. The goal is to help producers get back in full operation and recover losses as quickly as possible. MDA has compiled a list of available resources for producers, which includes information about indemnity programs, emergency grants and loans, instructions for emergency burning permits, information on disposal of poultry and livestock mortality and information about rebuilding and rebuilding in more energy efficient ways as well as cash incentives for energy projects.
Working with MDA, today the Department of the Environment announced it would extend the deadline allowing the temporary burning of poultry houses to April 18, 2010, other livestock shelters and manure storage structures that suffered structural collapse during the heavy snowstorms of February 2010, subject to conditions that protect the environment and public health.
Following Governor O'Malley's request for an expedited review process, Maryland has completed and EPA has approved construction guidelines needed to build new poultry houses. Maryland is the first State in the country to have final, EPA-approved New Source Review requirements, which allow new construction to proceed under assurance farmers will be in compliance with EPA standards. The Departments of Agriculture and Environment worked closely with farmers on these new requirements.
Maryland is developing "rapid response teams" led by MDA with MDE to evaluate the conditions on farms when environmental issues arise and help farmers take corrective actions if necessary. These teams reinforce the existing MDA-MDE partnership to jointly respond to water quality complaints on farms. The plan is to swiftly make available existing technical expertise and financial assistance to avoid delay in identifying and resolving on-farm environmental impacts if they exist to protect water quality.
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Rachel McCullough
Eastern Shore Outreach Coordinator
Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
45 Calvert Street, Room 404
Annapolis, MD 21401
Office: 410.260.7483
Mobile: 410.336.8032
Email: RMcCullough@goci.state.md.us
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 10, 2010) - Governor Martin O'Malley announced today new assistance for poultry farmers in Maryland, as the state works with poultry industry stakeholders to address environmental standards and recover from snow-related damage last month. Governor O'Malley met with the Eastern Shore delegation Monday evening, along with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment to discuss concerns and solutions.
"We're working together to find solutions that protect our natural resources and strengthen family farming in our state," said Governor O'Malley. "Maryland farmers serve as stewards of the environment by protecting land that might otherwise be developed. It's our obligation to find way we can continue to protect the environment while keeping family farming profitable. I'm pleased we're able to come together on these actions to support our family farms and the jobs that support them."
"The Department of Agriculture is dedicated to putting farmers first and helping farmers in their times of need, such as recovery from the recent severe snow storms, and also to help farmers comply with regulations that protect soil and water quality, the Chesapeake Bay, and all Maryland families," said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance.
Because of the time it has taken to approve the final new source poultry operation guidelines, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will see that new poultry operations take first priority in obtaining technical assistance to prepare Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) that are required by the new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Permit. In addition, to assist farmers who are required to obtain CNMPs, MDA has secured commitments from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service to increase the level of technical assistance available with three additional staff members to develop these plans statewide. Additionally, more than 30 Maryland Soil Conservation District staff will be cross trained to assist with plan development.
Governor O'Malley also discussed ways the state can continue to support farmers struggling to recover from snow-related damage to chicken houses. MDA continues to identify, along with federal agency partners, the damage caused by the snow storms and respond to needs that the agriculture community may have in order to clean up, recover and rebuild from storm-related damage. The goal is to help producers get back in full operation and recover losses as quickly as possible. MDA has compiled a list of available resources for producers, which includes information about indemnity programs, emergency grants and loans, instructions for emergency burning permits, information on disposal of poultry and livestock mortality and information about rebuilding and rebuilding in more energy efficient ways as well as cash incentives for energy projects.
Working with MDA, today the Department of the Environment announced it would extend the deadline allowing the temporary burning of poultry houses to April 18, 2010, other livestock shelters and manure storage structures that suffered structural collapse during the heavy snowstorms of February 2010, subject to conditions that protect the environment and public health.
Following Governor O'Malley's request for an expedited review process, Maryland has completed and EPA has approved construction guidelines needed to build new poultry houses. Maryland is the first State in the country to have final, EPA-approved New Source Review requirements, which allow new construction to proceed under assurance farmers will be in compliance with EPA standards. The Departments of Agriculture and Environment worked closely with farmers on these new requirements.
Maryland is developing "rapid response teams" led by MDA with MDE to evaluate the conditions on farms when environmental issues arise and help farmers take corrective actions if necessary. These teams reinforce the existing MDA-MDE partnership to jointly respond to water quality complaints on farms. The plan is to swiftly make available existing technical expertise and financial assistance to avoid delay in identifying and resolving on-farm environmental impacts if they exist to protect water quality.
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Rachel McCullough
Eastern Shore Outreach Coordinator
Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
45 Calvert Street, Room 404
Annapolis, MD 21401
Office: 410.260.7483
Mobile: 410.336.8032
Email: RMcCullough@goci.state.md.us
A Message from the Governor Creating Jobs, Making Progress
A Message from the Governor
Creating Jobs, Making Progress
Three months ago, we stood at the Port of Baltimore and announced an innovative new public-private partnership that would mean new investment and construction at the Port, allow for the State to maintain ownership of the Port, and provide for 5,700 new jobs in the area.
Yesterday, we took an important step forward by breaking ground on a new 50-foot berth at the Port that will provide for 3,000 construction jobs to improve our port and surrounding highways, and give way to 2,700 jobs resulting from the increase in shipping traffic. With this construction, the Port of Baltimore will be one of only two ports on the east coast that can accommodate the mega ships that are becoming the norm in the shipping industry, meaning more business for the port and more opportunity for the surrounding area.
Overall, the partnership will generate $1.8 billion for the state over the terms of the agreement. That means more dollars to fund our #1-ranked public schools, to provide health care to more Marylanders, and to improve our State’s transportation and infrastructure.
By working together and making the connections that create progress, we can create better days and a more prosperous future, not just for ourselves but for our children and our children’s children.
Martin O'Malley
Governor
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Governor O’Malley Releases Results of TELL Maryland Survey
Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by state and local education officials, principals and teachers, recently unveiled the results of the first ever statewide survey of Maryland educators, an initiative titled "TELL Maryland." The survey, championed by Governor O’Malley, serves as a unique opportunity to gather information about school conditions, teacher satisfaction, and opportunities for improvement in the teaching and learning environments throughout the State. More than 43,000 educators took advantage of the survey, providing school-level data on more than 1,000 schools throughout Maryland.
The purpose of the survey is to support sound educational policies and practices based on the views of teachers, principals, and other certified educators in Maryland’s public schools. The survey was available to all licensed educators in Maryland public schools, including pre-K–12 classroom teachers, vocational-technical educators, special area teachers, school-based administrators, principals and assistant principals.
Preliminary results were shared with schools in May of last year, and teachers and principals have already begun implementing many of the actions indicated as needed by the survey results.
Governor O’Malley, Lt. Governor Brown Promote Higher Education Achievements
Governor Martin O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, joined by legislators and business leaders, recently celebrated the achievements for Maryland’s higher education system and outlined a blueprint for the future. The O’Malley-Brown Administration remains committed to expanding the opportunity for a college education to more Marylanders rather than fewer.
In 2006, in response to a 40% tuition hike over the previous four years, the General Assembly passed the Tuition Affordability Act to freeze tuition and created the Commission to Develop the Maryland Model for Funding Higher Education, chaired by Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. (commonly known as "The Bohanan Commission"). The Bohanan Commission, comprised of university presidents, private sector leaders, elected officials and educators across the State, created a 10 year blueprint for funding the State’s higher education system and continue the development of a top-tier workforce in Maryland. Governor O’Malley has introduced several pieces of legislation this session to continue the higher education gains for students across the State, which were based in part on recommendations of the Bohanan Commission.
Governor O’Malley Announces Boys and Girls Club “Youth of the Year” Winner
Today, Governor O’Malley announced the winner of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maryland’s "Youth of the Year" award in Annapolis. The winner of the award, Najee Banks is 16 years old, attends Edmondson Westside High School and has been a member of the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Baltimore for 10 years. He is also is an honor roll student who someday hopes to be an archeologist.
The Youth of the Year competition is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier annual national competition. Each of the five regional winners receives a $10,000 scholarship and enters the national competition held in Washington D.C. In addition, each year’s five regional finalists are honored at a congressional breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship, totaling $26,000 in scholarships and is installed by the President of the United States.
E-mail askthegovernor@mpt.org
Maryland Events
10th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 10-11am at Washington Center and Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg. Bagpipes, Celtic dancers, marching bands, equestrian units and more.
9th Annual CCBC Women's Expo 2010
March 13-14, 10am-5pm at the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville. More than 100 women in business, health, fashion, home decor including workshops and book fair.
Chesapeake City St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 12N in Historic Chesapeake City, Bohemia Ave. Annual St. Patrick's parade walk, drive, animals welcome, antique cab, bagpiper, free and fun.
10th Annual Eagle Festival
March 13, 8am-4pm at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Cambridge. Festival celebrating eagles and other birds of prey, featuring live animal programs and children's activities.
Office of the Governor
Creating Jobs, Making Progress
Three months ago, we stood at the Port of Baltimore and announced an innovative new public-private partnership that would mean new investment and construction at the Port, allow for the State to maintain ownership of the Port, and provide for 5,700 new jobs in the area.
Yesterday, we took an important step forward by breaking ground on a new 50-foot berth at the Port that will provide for 3,000 construction jobs to improve our port and surrounding highways, and give way to 2,700 jobs resulting from the increase in shipping traffic. With this construction, the Port of Baltimore will be one of only two ports on the east coast that can accommodate the mega ships that are becoming the norm in the shipping industry, meaning more business for the port and more opportunity for the surrounding area.
Overall, the partnership will generate $1.8 billion for the state over the terms of the agreement. That means more dollars to fund our #1-ranked public schools, to provide health care to more Marylanders, and to improve our State’s transportation and infrastructure.
By working together and making the connections that create progress, we can create better days and a more prosperous future, not just for ourselves but for our children and our children’s children.
Martin O'Malley
Governor
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Governor O’Malley Releases Results of TELL Maryland Survey
Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by state and local education officials, principals and teachers, recently unveiled the results of the first ever statewide survey of Maryland educators, an initiative titled "TELL Maryland." The survey, championed by Governor O’Malley, serves as a unique opportunity to gather information about school conditions, teacher satisfaction, and opportunities for improvement in the teaching and learning environments throughout the State. More than 43,000 educators took advantage of the survey, providing school-level data on more than 1,000 schools throughout Maryland.
The purpose of the survey is to support sound educational policies and practices based on the views of teachers, principals, and other certified educators in Maryland’s public schools. The survey was available to all licensed educators in Maryland public schools, including pre-K–12 classroom teachers, vocational-technical educators, special area teachers, school-based administrators, principals and assistant principals.
Preliminary results were shared with schools in May of last year, and teachers and principals have already begun implementing many of the actions indicated as needed by the survey results.
Governor O’Malley, Lt. Governor Brown Promote Higher Education Achievements
Governor Martin O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, joined by legislators and business leaders, recently celebrated the achievements for Maryland’s higher education system and outlined a blueprint for the future. The O’Malley-Brown Administration remains committed to expanding the opportunity for a college education to more Marylanders rather than fewer.
In 2006, in response to a 40% tuition hike over the previous four years, the General Assembly passed the Tuition Affordability Act to freeze tuition and created the Commission to Develop the Maryland Model for Funding Higher Education, chaired by Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. (commonly known as "The Bohanan Commission"). The Bohanan Commission, comprised of university presidents, private sector leaders, elected officials and educators across the State, created a 10 year blueprint for funding the State’s higher education system and continue the development of a top-tier workforce in Maryland. Governor O’Malley has introduced several pieces of legislation this session to continue the higher education gains for students across the State, which were based in part on recommendations of the Bohanan Commission.
Governor O’Malley Announces Boys and Girls Club “Youth of the Year” Winner
Today, Governor O’Malley announced the winner of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maryland’s "Youth of the Year" award in Annapolis. The winner of the award, Najee Banks is 16 years old, attends Edmondson Westside High School and has been a member of the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Baltimore for 10 years. He is also is an honor roll student who someday hopes to be an archeologist.
The Youth of the Year competition is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier annual national competition. Each of the five regional winners receives a $10,000 scholarship and enters the national competition held in Washington D.C. In addition, each year’s five regional finalists are honored at a congressional breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 scholarship, totaling $26,000 in scholarships and is installed by the President of the United States.
E-mail askthegovernor@mpt.org
Maryland Events
10th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 10-11am at Washington Center and Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg. Bagpipes, Celtic dancers, marching bands, equestrian units and more.
9th Annual CCBC Women's Expo 2010
March 13-14, 10am-5pm at the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville. More than 100 women in business, health, fashion, home decor including workshops and book fair.
Chesapeake City St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 12N in Historic Chesapeake City, Bohemia Ave. Annual St. Patrick's parade walk, drive, animals welcome, antique cab, bagpiper, free and fun.
10th Annual Eagle Festival
March 13, 8am-4pm at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Cambridge. Festival celebrating eagles and other birds of prey, featuring live animal programs and children's activities.
Office of the Governor
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Photos from Governor O'Malley's trip to Iraq
Wicomico Dems —
I was honored to have the chance this weekend to visit our troops in Iraq.
Some of our service members there are on their third tour of duty. Their bravery and fortitude is inspiring — and I was grateful for the opportunity to tell them in person how much we all appreciate their service.
The visit was sponsored by the Department of Defense. Over the course of it, I was fortunate to meet with members of the Maryland National Guard; Army Reserve A Company of the 323 Military Intelligence Battalion; and Army Reserve 392 Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Task Force Raven.
We took a few photos together, which are now up on Facebook. To view them, click below (or if you'd prefer to see them on our website, click here):
View photos of Maryland troops in Iraq
http://www.martinomalley.com/Iraq
Thank you,
Martin O'Malley
I was honored to have the chance this weekend to visit our troops in Iraq.
Some of our service members there are on their third tour of duty. Their bravery and fortitude is inspiring — and I was grateful for the opportunity to tell them in person how much we all appreciate their service.
The visit was sponsored by the Department of Defense. Over the course of it, I was fortunate to meet with members of the Maryland National Guard; Army Reserve A Company of the 323 Military Intelligence Battalion; and Army Reserve 392 Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Task Force Raven.
We took a few photos together, which are now up on Facebook. To view them, click below (or if you'd prefer to see them on our website, click here):
View photos of Maryland troops in Iraq
http://www.martinomalley.com/Iraq
Thank you,
Martin O'Malley
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Next Wicomico County Democrats Meeting
The next meeting of the Wicomico County Democratic Club will be held on March 17th at the Knights of Columbus on Emerson Ave at 7:00pm. Salisbury City Police interim chief Ivan Barkley will be the guest speaker. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
A Message from Lt. Governor Brown
Dear Friends,
Earlier today, Governor Martin O'Malley, on a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored trip, arrived in Iraq where he will be meeting with Maryland troops and men and women of the Maryland National Guard on active duty in Iraq.
One of the reasons I am so proud to work with Governor O'Malley is because of his strong support for Maryland's military families and our veterans. For 25 years, I have served as a member of the United States Armed Forces and I am proud to continue my service as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Five years ago, I had the opportunity to serve in Iraq alongside some of the most dedicated and patriotic men and women I've ever met. Today, nearly 2,000 Maryland-based soldiers and men and women of the Maryland National Guard are on active duty overseas.
Please join Governor O'Malley and me in keeping our service members and their families in your thoughts and prayers while they serve on our behalf.
Click here for additional photos.
Anthony G. Brown
Lieutenant Governor
Earlier today, Governor Martin O'Malley, on a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored trip, arrived in Iraq where he will be meeting with Maryland troops and men and women of the Maryland National Guard on active duty in Iraq.
One of the reasons I am so proud to work with Governor O'Malley is because of his strong support for Maryland's military families and our veterans. For 25 years, I have served as a member of the United States Armed Forces and I am proud to continue my service as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Five years ago, I had the opportunity to serve in Iraq alongside some of the most dedicated and patriotic men and women I've ever met. Today, nearly 2,000 Maryland-based soldiers and men and women of the Maryland National Guard are on active duty overseas.
Please join Governor O'Malley and me in keeping our service members and their families in your thoughts and prayers while they serve on our behalf.
Click here for additional photos.
Anthony G. Brown
Lieutenant Governor
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Message from Lt. Governor Brown
Today, this week, this month and every month, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. The men and women who have served with honor and dignity in our name have defended our freedoms throughout every chapter of our history. This year, in the days after the tragedy at Fort Hood, Veterans Day is a solemn moment of remembrance. Words fail us during these times and we turn to prayer and seek comfort in the strength from one another.
While we mourn the fallen and offer our thoughts and prayers to their families, it is important that we also pay tribute to those veterans among us. Yesterday, I had the great privilege to join veterans from a "Century of Service" at the War Memorial Plaza in downtown Baltimore as we unveiled a new public outreach campaign to raise awareness about the many services available to our veterans and their families. That announcement is one of many veterans-related events Governor O'Malley, Mrs. O'Malley and I have and will participate in this week.
On Monday, I participated in the annual MCVET Veterans Day ceremony in Baltimore, joined veterans of World War II and the Korean War in Montgomery County for a ceremony honoring the service of our Greatest Generation and spent time with some of our wounded warriors at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Today, I will take part in the Seat Pleasant Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, bring greetings at the University of Maryland Veterans Day Ceremony and attend the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 Veterans Day Celebration.
Governor O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley will kick off the Guard and Reserve Institute Training this morning in Timonium. Later in the morning, Governor O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley will join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Grasmick and Brigadier General James A. Adkins to launch a letter writing campaign thanking veterans, service members and military families for their sacrifice and service to our country.
We all hope you join our efforts and honor those who have served in your name. Time and again, our veterans have answered our call. This Veterans Day, let us answer theirs.
Best regards,
Anthony Brown
Lt. Governor
Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves
While we mourn the fallen and offer our thoughts and prayers to their families, it is important that we also pay tribute to those veterans among us. Yesterday, I had the great privilege to join veterans from a "Century of Service" at the War Memorial Plaza in downtown Baltimore as we unveiled a new public outreach campaign to raise awareness about the many services available to our veterans and their families. That announcement is one of many veterans-related events Governor O'Malley, Mrs. O'Malley and I have and will participate in this week.
On Monday, I participated in the annual MCVET Veterans Day ceremony in Baltimore, joined veterans of World War II and the Korean War in Montgomery County for a ceremony honoring the service of our Greatest Generation and spent time with some of our wounded warriors at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Today, I will take part in the Seat Pleasant Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, bring greetings at the University of Maryland Veterans Day Ceremony and attend the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 Veterans Day Celebration.
Governor O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley will kick off the Guard and Reserve Institute Training this morning in Timonium. Later in the morning, Governor O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley will join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Grasmick and Brigadier General James A. Adkins to launch a letter writing campaign thanking veterans, service members and military families for their sacrifice and service to our country.
We all hope you join our efforts and honor those who have served in your name. Time and again, our veterans have answered our call. This Veterans Day, let us answer theirs.
Best regards,
Anthony Brown
Lt. Governor
Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves
A Message from the Governor: Honoring our Veterans
This week as we recognize Veterans Day, we pause to honor those brave soldiers who have defended our nation throughout history. Tomorrow, I'll share the holiday first with area educators who will be receiving training on the unique needs of military children, particularly those whose parents are deployed on active duty. Later, I'll join my wife Katie where she will accept letters of gratitude from over 300 students to be sent to military veterans and their families as part of "Operation Appreciation." Students from around the state will write letters of appreciation to our nation's veterans.
Our nation is built upon the generations of brave men and women who squared their shoulders against the forces of fear and tyranny so that we could continue to enjoy the blessings of this nation and our way of life.
Just as these veterans have always been there for us – through times of turmoil and tranquility, through famine, flood and war – we as a people are committed to being there for them. Last year, we signed into law legislation that ensures that Maryland's veterans receive the reintegration services they deserve. In addition to providing crisis services and better behavioral benefits for our veterans, this legislation helps those veterans obtain access to mental health services upon their return home from deployment.
Currently, more than 370 troops from Maryland remain active in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are husbands and wives, parents and friends. To those currently serving, and to the veterans of America: Thank you.
Martin O'Malley
Governor
Our nation is built upon the generations of brave men and women who squared their shoulders against the forces of fear and tyranny so that we could continue to enjoy the blessings of this nation and our way of life.
Just as these veterans have always been there for us – through times of turmoil and tranquility, through famine, flood and war – we as a people are committed to being there for them. Last year, we signed into law legislation that ensures that Maryland's veterans receive the reintegration services they deserve. In addition to providing crisis services and better behavioral benefits for our veterans, this legislation helps those veterans obtain access to mental health services upon their return home from deployment.
Currently, more than 370 troops from Maryland remain active in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are husbands and wives, parents and friends. To those currently serving, and to the veterans of America: Thank you.
Martin O'Malley
Governor
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sen. Mikulski Announces $2 Million to Extend Broadband in Maryland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced Maryland has been awarded a $2 million grant through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)’s State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will increase broadband access and adoption through better data collection and broadband planning.
“Forty years ago, interstate highways were crucial for economic growth in our rural areas, now it’s the information superhighway. Expanding broadband in Maryland means economic development, jobs growth and innovation whether you are a small business, a school, a major employer or a NASA Center,” Senator Mikulski said.
NTIA has awarded the Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. (MDBC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maryland, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million.
The data will be displayed in NTIA’s national broadband map, a tool that will inform policymakers' efforts and provide consumers with improved information on the broadband Internet services available to them.
“Forty years ago, interstate highways were crucial for economic growth in our rural areas, now it’s the information superhighway. Expanding broadband in Maryland means economic development, jobs growth and innovation whether you are a small business, a school, a major employer or a NASA Center,” Senator Mikulski said.
NTIA has awarded the Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. (MDBC) approximately $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities over a two-year period and almost $500,000 for broadband planning activities over a five-year period in Maryland, bringing the total grant award to approximately $2 million.
The data will be displayed in NTIA’s national broadband map, a tool that will inform policymakers' efforts and provide consumers with improved information on the broadband Internet services available to them.
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