tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Wes Moore

All articles tagged with #wes moore

Md. Moves Glock-Switch Handgun Ban, Bill Heads to Governor
state-government3 days ago

Md. Moves Glock-Switch Handgun Ban, Bill Heads to Governor

Maryland’s House and Senate approved a bill banning the sale of pistols that can be converted into machine guns with Glock switches, sending the measure to Gov. Wes Moore for signature. The ban targets semiautomatic pistols with a cruciform trigger bar and would bar future sales while exempting current owners, law enforcement, and military. California’s Glock ban is being challenged in court, and Maryland’s proposal is expected to face legal challenges from gun-rights groups if enacted; supporters say it moves the state closer to eliminating ‘weapons of war’ from the market.

via thebanner.com|
#glock-switch#gun-control#maryland-general-assembly
Maryland Readies for Severe Storms as Gov. Moore Declares Preparedness
local-government26 days ago

Maryland Readies for Severe Storms as Gov. Moore Declares Preparedness

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a Monday storm system bringing damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado threat. State agencies will coordinate through the Department of Emergency Management and activate the State Emergency Operations Center, while residents are urged to shelter during warnings, secure loose objects, monitor forecasts, prepare emergency plans and kits, and sign up for alerts as the weather approaches.

via Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov)|
#emergency-management#local-government#maryland
Governors Withdraw From White House Event After Trump Excludes Two Democratic Leaders
politics1 month ago

Governors Withdraw From White House Event After Trump Excludes Two Democratic Leaders

The National Governors Association pulled out of a White House gathering after President Trump refused to invite Democratic governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland, underscoring a deepening partisan divide that has strained a once-bipartisan governors’ forum even as some state leaders pursue outreach across party lines.

via PBS|
#bipartisanship#donald-trump#jared-polis
politics1 month ago

Trump weaponizes Potomac sewage spill in feud with Wes Moore

Pres. Donald Trump escalated his feud with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore by blasting Moore’s handling of a large Potomac River sewage spill, urging federal action as repairs to the 54‑mile DC Water interceptor drag on for weeks. The spill released nearly 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater in the first five days, with total overflows inching toward 243.5 million gallons, prompting health and environmental concerns for the Chesapeake Bay area. White House and EPA officials say they’re coordinating with state and local authorities, while critics blame aging infrastructure and funding gaps—issues that intersect with Trump’s broader environmental rollbacks and the administration’s infrastructure agenda ahead of ongoing political battles.

via Politico|
#infrastructure-funding#politics#potomac-river
Massive Potomac Sewage Spill Ignites Ecological Crisis and Political Clash
environment1 month ago

Massive Potomac Sewage Spill Ignites Ecological Crisis and Political Clash

A collapsed 72-inch sewer line near the Potomac Interceptor caused hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage to spill into the Potomac River for about a week, raising environmental and public-health concerns. DC Water diverted flows downstream to a treatment facility, but repairs aren’t expected for four to six weeks and intermittent spills continued through Feb. 10. The incident, described as potentially the largest discharge of its kind in U.S. history, has also become a political battleground, with the president blaming Maryland Governor Wes Moore for the contamination.

via The New York Times|
#dc-water#environment#politics
Trump singles out Moore over Potomac sewage spill, pledges federal coordination
politics1 month ago

Trump singles out Moore over Potomac sewage spill, pledges federal coordination

President Trump criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for the Potomac River sewage spill response, claiming federal authorities should coordinate the cleanup and vowing federal involvement even as DC Water and the EPA oversee repairs after a Jan. 19 pipe rupture. Repairs are expected to take four to six weeks, with drinking water deemed safe but residents advised to avoid contact with the river; the clash coincides with a partial DHS funding shutdown that could complicate FEMA’s role and follows ongoing political sparring between Trump and Moore.

via PBS|
#epa#politics#potomac-river
Trump-Moore clash over Potomac sewage spill cleanup
politics1 month ago

Trump-Moore clash over Potomac sewage spill cleanup

Trump pressed FEMA involvement and accused Maryland's governor and local officials of mismanaging the Potomac River sewage spill, while Gov. Wes Moore said the federal government has failed to act and pointed to DC Water as the responsible entity; bypass pumps are preventing further spills as crews work on a rock blockage, with repairs expected to take 4–6 weeks, and the public advised to avoid the river even as upstream drinking water remains safe.

via Axios|
#dc-water#fema#politics
politics1 month ago

Moore's Maryland redistricting push tests his national ambitions

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing a redistricting plan to redraw the state’s congressional map to bolster his national profile, but he faces stiff resistance from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and other Democrats. The battle highlights intra-party tensions, with critics arguing Moore’s tactics are weak and could jeopardize his broader ambitions, while supporters say the map effort is essential for his political future. A looming February filing deadline and leverage attempts by the Black Caucus add to a high-stakes showdown that could shape Moore’s image ahead of a potential 2028 run.

via Politico|
#democrats#gerrymandering#maryland
Maryland's quantum race aims to cure cancer—and test cybersecurity.
technology2 months ago

Maryland's quantum race aims to cure cancer—and test cybersecurity.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is backing a $1+ billion quantum computing hub in suburban Maryland to accelerate cancer research and spur a local quantum industry, potentially delivering breakthroughs that could outpace today’s supercomputers—while also raising cybersecurity concerns about encryption and data protection as quantum capabilities grow.

via The Washington Post|
#information-security#maryland#medical-research
Trump Hosts GOP-Only Governors for White House Session
politics2 months ago

Trump Hosts GOP-Only Governors for White House Session

President Trump will host the National Governors Association winter meeting at the White House with Republican governors only for the main session, excluding Democrats Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado. A bipartisan dinner is planned separately, but the NGA criticized the move and the White House did not comment, leaving the reason for the exclusions unclear.

via The New York Times|
#democrats#national-governors-association#politics
Wes Moore Initiates Maryland Redistricting Amid Political Challenges
politics5 months ago

Wes Moore Initiates Maryland Redistricting Amid Political Challenges

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts through a new advisory commission, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson, in an effort to eliminate the last Republican district and influence the 2026 elections, potentially leading to a legislative showdown and legal challenges.

via Maryland Matters|
#congressional-districts#maryland#political-controversy