Maryland Governor Signs Anti-Desecration Law, Earning Praise From Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition

Maryland governor signs anti-desecration law, earning praise from Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—On May 13, 2026, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed SB 233, a law creating legal requirements for the sale, transfer, or government acquisition and disposition of cemeteries. The new law promises to protect vulnerable and historic cemeteries from desecration by providing legal standing for descendant communities and family members to sue if they believe […]

Governor Moore announces awardees for $1.23 million Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced a $1.23 million investment this week aimed at training nearly 600 workers for high-growth fields heavily impacted by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The state selected seven organizations to receive funding under the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program. The initiative targets workforce development in Maryland’s essential “lighthouse” economic sectors,…