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Clym Environmental Opens Frostburg Facility, 75 Maryland Jobs

Clym Environmental Opens Frostburg Facility, 75 Maryland Jobs

Governor Moore Statement on Federal Court Preliminary Injunction Halting Proposed ICE Detention Facility Construction in Washington County, Maryland

Governor Moore of Maryland issued a statement on April 15, 2026, following a federal court ruling that granted a preliminary injunction halting construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Washington County. The Governor welcomed the ruling as a major step forward, citing concerns including environmental damage, water and sewer capacity, emergency services, and economic opportunity. The preliminary injunction remains in effect pending litigation.

Governor Moore Awards $5.2M EARN Maryland Grants for Workforce Training

Governor Wes Moore announced $5.2 million in Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland grants to help more than 2,000 Marylanders train for in-demand careers. The funding targets key sectors including $1.9 million for healthcare and $1.1 million for information technology training. Awardees include community colleges, workforce development boards, and nonprofit organizations that will partner with hundreds of employers across Maryland to deliver industry-driven training programs.