January 19th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Democratic Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, was a guest speaker at the PACE breakfast in Annapolis Friday. Honoring Senator Ben Cardin saying he will sincerely miss his leadership….

   

During his speech he reviewed both this year’s and last year's funding for Western Maryland. Funding over one and a half million dollars to the Canal Place River Park project, $1.2 million for renovation for the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  All in last year’s budget. This year’s budget is proposing a $2.6 million dollar investment for the new Friendsville Library and $1.5 million dollars for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.  Also being proposed is over $37 million in capital projects for both Allegany and Garrett counties by investing responsibly and boldly, and not raising Maryland taxes.

   

The complete audio recording of the Governor's speech is available on the story at WCBCRadio.com