Mason Kearns was just 13 years old. Last summer, during a flash flood, the water rose fast – and the Kearns family lost Mason to an open storm drain just steps from his home. In their grief, they made a choice that I believe is one of the most extraordinary acts of love a family can make.

Congratulations to the Maryland State Police 160th Trooper Candidate Class. You all have earned the title of Maryland’s Finest.

We’ve made HISTORIC investments in public education & we’re expanding affordable housing for the older Marylanders in Frederick. 🏗️ $28M for school construction in FCPS, 🏘️ A $3M state investment in supporting Montevue Senior Housing, which will provide 80+ units of affordable, accessible housing.

A few days ago, I delivered Valley Forge Military Academy’s final commencement address, and said goodbye to a place that made me who I am today.

Plebes no more! Congrats to Governor Sherrill's son Lincoln and all of the Naval Academy Class of 2029 on officially becoming fourth-class midshipmen today!

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Coca-Cola Consolidated is partnering to provide 250,000 meals for America’s 250th birthday I’m grateful for the service they’re providing to our communities and our country. Thanks, and happy 60th anniversary, Coca-Cola Consolidated Baltimore.

In the wake of historic floods in Western Maryland last year, our commitment was clear: we will protect our people. They deserve rebuilding and renewal – and that’s what we, together with local leaders, are delivering.

We’re the FIRST state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores. Here’s why:

Today, we’re lowering energy costs for families, making it easier for businesses to grow and stay in Maryland, stopping dangerous unauthorized consumable products from being sold to Marylanders, as well as stopping them from being marketed to children. https://go.md.gov/ThirdBillSigning

It is unconscionable for our people to see utility executives' compensation rising just as fast as their utility bills.

Here’s what I told PJM at their annual meeting today: The current system is not working and Maryland families are paying the price. PJM must ensure data centers are paying their own way. Inaction will continue to increase costs for people – and that is not acceptable.

There’s a staggering surge in Black maternal deaths due to pregnancy – and we have to take action to address this urgent issue.

We've partnered to launch the Bridge Project in Maryland to get direct cash assistance to both prenatal and postnatal mothers, launched the nation's first place-based, state-led anti-poverty program, and are providing 12 months of postpartum care for those on Medicaid.

Too many small business owners are left guessing when it comes to where to build, how to grow, where the opportunities are. For our state to thrive, we need to uplift entrepreneurs from EVERY zip code.

This Mother’s Day, I’m also thinking of the families who’ve been separated from their moms by unjust policies and families who’ve recently lost their mothers, and are dealing with that grief harder today. Dawn and I are praying for you all and keeping you in our hearts.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐 Moms deserve support and safety, including after they’ve given birth. That's why I’m announcing a new partnership with the Bridge Project to provide direct cash assistance for hundreds of new moms & launching a first-of-its-kind, statewide resource guide for new parents.

From investing to update Hagerstown Regional Airport’s aging control tower to supporting 1,300 jobs at Hitachi Rail, we’re delivering for Western Maryland. We’ve also TRIPLED childcare capacity in the South End of Hagerstown because no parents should be forced to pick between working or their kids.

"When it is time for you to leave this school, leave your job, or even leave this earth – you make sure you have worked hard to make sure it mattered you were ever here." That’s what my commandant told us before leaving for cancer treatment.

We have to be right 100% of the time. Threat actors only need to be right once. Thank you to all of our state’s public safety partners for working to protect our critical infrastructure, 24/7/365.

In October, we lost a tireless champion for Maryland’s farming communities and the Eastern Shore, Delegate Charles J. Otto. I’m proud to have honored his love for this state by signing into law the Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act.

26 new Maryland State Troopers. 28 weeks of training. 1 oath. Congrats to Maryland State Police’s 160th Trooper Candidate Class. You all chose tough. You all chose to protect our people.

Maryland has preserved five working farms – meaning over 500 acres of farmland in Caroline, Charles, and Dorchester counties will remain for future generations and agricultural endeavors. Thank you to our Board of Public Works & MD Department of Agriculture for supporting our rural communities!

🥤 I didn't win our milkshake competition, but luckily, everyone wins at Max's Best Ice Cream – especially the incredible employees in the Best Buddies Jobs program.

People have been asking for the Purple Line for over a decade. Today, we put the FINAL piece of rail in the ground. Thanks to everyone who made this milestone possible and delivered on a project that’s been stalled for far too long.

Thank you to our Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and Secretary Scruggs for helping to solidify family bonds. And bravo to Ryan on the 4.0 GPA!

Loving our state does not mean lying about its history. It means telling the truth — even when the truth is hard. Today we honored the more than 230 Black boys who died at the House of Reformation and lie in unmarked graves.

I will stop at nothing to protect the rights of Marylanders.

Happy State Employee Recognition Day! To every public servant making Maryland the best state in our country — thank you.

The 46 men and women whose names are on this memorial are heroes in every sense of the word. Their families, colleagues, and fellow MD State Police troopers endure immeasurable pain, but this State, MD State Police, and my commitment to them will never end. We will always have their back.

I unequivocally condemn the antisemitic graffiti at Greenwood Elementary School in Olney; such hate has no place in our schools or our state, especially as we begin Jewish American Heritage Month.

Last week, we joined Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited and broke ground at Sparrows Point Container Terminal. Here’s what this win means for Maryland:

I made it clear to everyone at SelectUSA: We aren’t playing for second. In three years, we’ve worked in partnership to attract more than $10 billion in private investment in Maryland, create around 55,000 new businesses, and bring 80 international companies to Maryland.

Jewish Americans have helped shape this country and this state for the better in ways we see every day — in our communities, our culture, and our history. I'm proud to celebrate that contribution and stand steadfast in love and support for our Jewish community.

Incredibly proud of the work Mayor Scott, State Attorney Ivan Bates, and our local and state law enforcement partners are doing to keep people safe! https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-homicide-reaches-new-montly-low-DECFCBFZXJDY3DLJKTXOZEGHYI/

To every educator in Maryland: Thank you for showing up every day with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to our children's future.

The Fifth Circuit’s decision is more than just disappointing. It is a direct and serious attack on patients, their providers, and the idea that people – not politicians and ideologues – should be in charge of their medical decisions. https://nbcnews.to/4tOSzNM

This is heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and all who knew Mr. Dempsey and Mr. Patel. Our roadway workers and first responders work tirelessly to keep Marylanders safe around the clock. We must do the same for them.

Our correctional officers do incredible and hard work to help keep us safe and provide second chances for Marylanders. Please join me in thanking and celebrating those who serve behind the walls that most of us don’t see.

Prince George’s County is the new home of Revolutionary VP Studios – a world class production studio in Laurel that will bring hundreds of jobs, millions in tax revenue, and new pathways for students to find their way into the film industry.

We honor the heroic actions by members of the public safety community who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to protect the lives of their fellow citizens. They understood the risk and peril, yet they still said, “Send me.” We must honor them not with our words, but with our will.

Prayer has long been an important and guiding part of my life, both in times of hardship and times of celebration. I join with all across the country who are taking time today to reflect on the importance and healing nature of prayer in all of their lives.

The day before the Supreme Court’s disastrous gutting of the VRA, I signed into law the Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026. We have a fundamental responsibility to meet this moment, and we’re not waiting for permission to do so.

📍 Our second stop on the Delivering for Maryland tour: Prince George's County.

Another beautiful April from Maryland 🌷

Last week, I banned ALL state employees from using insider information to make money on prediction markets.

People all throughout Prince George’s County are going above and beyond to remind our young men and young women that they are loved and cherished. I’m proud of their work and I’m proud that we’re helping deliver the support that Prince George's County deserves.

Across the country, Republicans are openly floating maps designed to dilute Black voters' representation. It’s not theoretical. This political redlining is happening in real time.

Thank you to the advocates who stood strong and have made this state a safer place for people they may never know.

🧵 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱: 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:

Today, Maryland will become the first state in the country to ban surveillance pricing in our supermarkets and grocery stores. We will also prohibit election methods that dilute the votes of protected classes and create a State Foster Youth Ombudsman. https://bit.ly/4tCS6OF