Ocean City, Maryland — Governor Wes Moore spoke at the 2025 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City, calling for faster, more decisive action across the state. He highlighted economic growth, affordable housing, health care, education, energy costs, and public safety as immediate priorities. Moore said national policies, including federal program cuts and layoffs, are affecting Maryland residents across party lines. He stressed that state leadership must act with both urgency and cooperation, noting that challenges in one community affect the entire state. “Marylanders expect speed from us,” Moore said. He urged officials to focus on solutions without delay, emphasizing partnerships and decisive action as essential to progress. He also underscored the importance of supporting higher education while creating opportunities for those entering the workforce directly. The governor encouraged leaders to tackle violence, poverty, and other systemic issues head-on, using urgency as a tool to produce measurable results. He concluded by calling on attendees to lead boldly, saying that true leadership is recognized in difficult times. Full remarks are available at governor.maryland.gov.
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