Category Archives: Governor O’Malley

Secretary Skinner Reads to Third Graders as the O’Malley-Brown Administration Launches Read Across Maryland Month

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

MARCH 1 Crownsville, MD – Secretary Skinner read “The Little Bit Scary People,” by Emily Jenkins to third graders at South Shore Elementary School, as he joined Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and other members of the O’Malley-Brown administration for the … Continue reading →

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Governor O’Malley Urges Maryland Shoppers to Buy Local on Small Business Saturday and Throughout the Holidays

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

NOVEMBER 19 Crownsville, MD – As Maryland shoppers get ready to pull out their wallets for the holiday season, Governor Martin O’Malley is encouraging them to spend their money at local small businesses. “Successful small businesses are the foundation for … Continue reading →

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Rental Housing Works Application Round Begins

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

CROWNSVILLE- Today the application round begins to submit proposals on potential affordable rental housing development. Announced in January by Governor Martin O’Malley, Rental Housing Works is a $17.5 million initiative aimed at increasing the state’s affordable rental housing stock and … Continue reading →

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Governor O’Malley Signs Foreclosure Prevention Measures Establishing Early Mediation and Foreclosed Property Database

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

MAY 2 Annapolis, MD – With a stroke of his pen, Governor O’Malley on Wednesday added to the state’s growing arsenal in the fight to help beleaguered families find sustainable alternatives to losing their homes. At an afternoon ceremony in … Continue reading →

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Despite Challenging Fiscal Climate, Governor’s Housing-Related Priorities Fared Well in 2012 General Assembly

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

APRIL 27 Annapolis, MD – Rental Housing Works, Governor O’Malley’s plan to put more resources into the state’s affordable rental housing budget, was one of two new initiatives passed by lawmakers during the legislative session that ended April 9, Secretary … Continue reading →

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Secretary Skinner Celebrates Read Across Maryland Month with Tale of Piggies Wreaking Havoc in their Mother’s Kitchen

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

MARCH 27 Annapolis, MD – Secretary Skinner read Michelle Meadows’ Piggies in the Kitchen to enthralled three- and four-year-olds at the Annapolis branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library as part of Read Across Maryland Month. Illustrated by Ard Hoyt, … Continue reading →

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Governor O’Malley Sees “Signs of Hope” From Report That National Home Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2007

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

MARCH 22 Annapolis, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement on the National Association of Realtors’ housing report:  “There is no more powerful place than a family’s home and nothing more important for protecting that home than a … Continue reading →

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Governor Notes Link Between Affordable Housing and Jobs at Annual Housing Day Rally in Annapolis

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

FEBRUARY 23 Annapolis, MD – Wearing a bright yellow button that read, “Housing Creates Jobs,” Governor O’Malley joined Secretary Skinner and members of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition for the non-profit organization’s annual Housing Day. Each year, about 125 organizations … Continue reading →

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Landmark Settlement in National Foreclosure Case Expected to Bring Nearly $1 Billion to Maryland, Governor O’Malley Says

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

JANUARY 9 Annapolis, MD – The landmark $25 billion settlement between federal officials, 49 state attorneys general and five of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders is expected to bring nearly $1 billion to Maryland, Governor O’Malley announced. The settlement is in response … Continue reading →

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Clinton Homeowner Cited in Governor’s Speech Says She’s Happy to be an Ambassador for Foreclosure Prevention

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

FEBRUARY 2 Annapolis, MD – The O’Malley-Brown administration has counseled over 70,000 homeowners through the HOPE Counseling Network, achieving positive results in more than 92 percent of the cases completed. Jacqueline Mobio was one of those homeowners. Governor O’Malley on … Continue reading →

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