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Wes Moore

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Wes Moore is a Democratic politician from Maryland, currently serving as the Governor of Maryland. He has focused on issues such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety. Moore is known for his commitment to working across party lines and has emphasized the need for the Democratic Party to be more proactive in addressing the needs of constituents. His leadership style is characterized by a willingness to engage with diverse perspectives while maintaining a strong stance on his principles.

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  1. Schools are places where children should feel safe, where parents should be able to drop off their kids without fear, and where educators should be able to focus on teaching — not where federal agents carry out immigration enforcement actions in front of children.16 sources2026penncapital-star.com
  2. I continue to believe that our country needs national redistricting reform. But until that happens, inaction is not an option.3 sources2026abcnews.com
  3. The Francis Scott Key Bridge was a vital economic engine and our commitment to rebuilding it is crucial to the continued prosperity of our nation.2 sources2026hoyer.house.gov
  4. Service United is a bipartisan call to action for our nation’s governors to create and expand paid service programs that meet our most urgent community needs while helping young Americans build critical skills.2 sources2026nga.org
  5. Maryland will not be caught flat-footed while Republicans engage in political redlining that guts decades of progress that the generations before us fought for.2 sources2026huffpost.com
  6. For over a year, I have warned that Donald Trump and Republicans across the country are working to rig the system, weaken voting rights, and make this pain permanent. I am proud that today we united and took action.2 sources2026governor.maryland.gov
Aug 20, 2026

I don’t think that the party is doing enough.

abcnews.com
Aug 20, 2026

Our administration is taking direct action and using every tool available by investing in Maryland-generated solar energy to lower costs and protect our environment.

governor.maryland.gov
Aug 18, 2026

Now it is time to stop the games and get to work building the world-class FBI headquarters that our public servants deserve, where it belongs: in Prince George’s County, Maryland.”

abcnews.com
Aug 17, 2026

I would have hoped that, since he’s never been forward deployed, since he’s never put on the uniform and sacrificed for this country, that he would have more compassion for the people who are willing to, that he would have more compassion…

theguardian.com
Aug 17, 2026

The response of the president of United States pisses me off. And it should piss all of us off.

theguardian.com
Aug 16, 2026

So today, with all of you, I’m proud to launch the first pillar of the National Governors Association’s Campaign for America: Service United.

nga.org
Aug 13, 2026

Cloudforce’s expansion and continued commitment to Maryland is a win for our state’s workers, students, and our future.

governor.maryland.gov
Aug 12, 2026

Preserving the Chesapeake Bay is crucial to the long-term success of our state’s economy, culture, and identity," said Gov. Moore.

governor.maryland.gov
Aug 11, 2026

Schools are places where children should feel safe, where parents should be able to drop off their kids without fear, and where educators should be able to focus on teaching — not where federal agents carry out immigration enforcement…

penncapital-star.com
Aug 7, 2026

Marylanders — and no one else — have the final say over their representation.

foxnews.com
Aug 6, 2026

What this organization does, and what this gathering does, is this: is that here in Oklahoma, and here with the NGA, we are showing that there is, in fact, a different and a better way.

nga.org
Aug 6, 2026

So that’s why service matters. That’s why service mattered in the past. That’s why service matters in the present. That’s why service matters in the future.

nga.org
Aug 6, 2026

Addressing our nation’s workforce challenges requires innovative solutions – and that begins in the states.

nga.org
Aug 5, 2026

But until that happens, inaction cannot be an option.

rollcall.com
Aug 5, 2026

I continue to believe that our country needs national redistricting reform. But until that happens, inaction is not an option.

abcnews.com
Aug 5, 2026

Maryland will not be caught flat-footed while Republicans engage in political redlining that guts decades of progress that the generations before us fought for.

huffpost.com
Aug 5, 2026

For over a year, I have warned that Donald Trump and Republicans across the country are working to rig the system, weaken voting rights, and make this pain permanent. I am proud that today we united and took action.

governor.maryland.gov
Aug 5, 2026

By passing this constitutional amendment, the General Assembly has ensured that Maryland remains committed to being part of that conversation—and that the final decision will rest where it belongs: with the people of Maryland.

governor.maryland.gov
Aug 4, 2026

I know where I am on issues. I don't believe in abolishing the police. I don't believe in abolishing prisons. I don't believe in open borders.

abcnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

And if the people determine that there’s nothing to do, then there’s nothing to do. But if the people determine that we move, we move.

abcnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

Over the next year, I am asking every governor in this country, Democrat and Republican, for three things.

oklahomavoice.com
Aug 2, 2026

What we have seen from the federal government thus far has just been simply executive orders that have told the states to stay out of it.

abcnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

And I’m proud to say that in Maryland, we became the first state in the country that offers a paid-year service to our high school graduates because every young person in our state deserves a chance to serve.

nga.org

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