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  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Wes is batting 1.000

Wes Moore for Maryland John, In case you missed Wes’ email on Tuesday, the Maryland legislative session is officially over, and we accomplished A LOT. All ten out of ten bills that Wes introduced were passed by both chambers of the General Assembly — so far as Governor, he’s batt…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Our first session (and fundraising freeze) is over!

Wes Moore for Maryland John, The 2023 legislative session — the first under the Moore-Miller Administration — has officially come to an end. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Governor, and I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made over the last few months. Toge…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Some of my favorite moments from our first session

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John! Believe it or not, we’re already approaching the end of the 2023 legislative session here in Maryland. Time flies when you’re having fun, AND getting a lot of good work done for the people of Maryland. Here are just a few of my favorite moments fr…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 6:46 PM

In case you missed it

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, As the Moore-Miller administration works on wrapping up the legislative session with our partners in the General Assembly, we have more updates on the progress we’ve made together this past week. Watch last week’s ‘More From Moore’ video update fo…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 12:24 AM

About my friend Andy Beshear

Wes Moore for Maryland John, right now, Kentucky is trying to put discrimination into state law, including extreme anti-trans bills and a Don’t Say Gay law. But there’s one man standing in their way. My colleague and friend Andy Beshear flipped the Kentucky Governorship blue in 2…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
March 25, 2023 at 3:04 PM

The women who came before me

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, Before Women’s History Month ends, I wanted to reach out. Our campaign made history last November in more ways than one, and I am forever honored that you elected me to become Maryland’s first South Asian woman Lieutenant Governor. I would not be h…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 12:25 AM

Take our end-of-quarter survey

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, We’re just about one week away from the end of the first quarter of 2023, and just over a week after that we’ll be closing out the Maryland legislative session. Wes and Aruna got to work on Day 1 in office to start delivering on the promises they m…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Two months down

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, The Moore-Miller administration has been in office for two months, and we haven’t wasted a moment. Here’s an update on what we accomplished in just the last week together → I’m thrilled that our first bill, the Family Prosperity Act, passe…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Women’s history is Maryland’s history.

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, March is Women’s History Month, a time for us to recognize trailblazing women past and present who play a core role in creating a better, more inclusive society. As Governor, I am proud to work alongside a team of exceptional women, including Maryl…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Last week’s ‘Moore from Moore’ video update

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, Last week’s Moore from Moore video comes to you from Washington, D.C., where I joined local, state, and federal leaders from Maryland to make it clear that Prince George’s County is the perfect home for the new FBI headquarters. Watch last week’s …
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 5:34 PM

The new FBI HQ belongs in Maryland

Wes Moore for Maryland John, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters is in need of a new home, and last week, I made the case that the new FBI headquarters should be built here in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This is a legacy-defining moment for the Biden Admi…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Everyone should have access to safe reproductive health care.

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, Everyone should have access to safe reproductive health care. That’s why the Moore-Miller Administration is fighting back against far-right attacks on reproductive rights across the country by making Maryland a safe haven for abortion and choice. L…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Share our petition to protect reproductive choice →

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Despite years of hard-fought progress, reproductive rights in the United States are under attack like never before. Extreme abortion bans and other bills that roll back access to reproductive care and even criminalize abortion have been introduced in …
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 6:13 PM

It’s time to raise Maryland’s minimum wage.

Wes Moore for Maryland It’s time to raise the minimum wage in Maryland, John. That’s why earlier this week, I testified before the General Assembly in support of our Fair Wage Act, which would raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by October 1, 2023 — two years sooner than …
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 9:08 PM

My weekly update

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, The Moore-Miller administration has officially been in office for one month now, and it’s already clear: Maryland is leading — and we’re not slowing down! Check out last week’s video update here to see what we accomplished → Here are just …
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 3:58 PM

One of my first major legislative priorities

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Last week, I testified before the Maryland state House in support of our bill to cut taxes for Maryland veterans. The Keep Our Heroes Home Act would exempt up to $40,000 of military retirement income from state taxes. For context, right now, veterans …
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 5:22 PM

“At 11 in handcuffs. Now, Maryland’s first Black governor.”

Wes Moore for Maryland John, This week, USA Today published a profile of Wes, highlighting his story of overcoming obstacles early on in life to later become the first Black governor of Maryland. When asked if his younger self envisioned this future, Wes said, "At 11, I w…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Another week of progress

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, We’ve had yet another great week of progress for our state of Maryland! You can watch the full week-in-review video here to catch up on what our administration accomplished last week → Here are just a few of the many highlights: After a d…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM

“Wes Moore takes his place in history”

Wes Moore for Maryland John, In case you missed it, TIME Magazine just released their profile on Wes this week! The article and accompanying video tell the story of Wes’ life leading up to his historic and victorious run for Governor of Maryland, his inspiring message around pa…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Black History Month

Wes Moore for Maryland John, February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate our culture while honoring the stories and recognizing the struggle of Black Americans throughout history. As the first Black governor of Maryland, only the third Black governor elected in the Unite…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Add your name to support abortion access in Maryland

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Today, I’m reaching out to ask for your support to enshrine the right to abortion in Maryland’s state constitution. If you’re on board, add your name here >> Last year, we witnessed the U.S. Supreme Court deal a shocking blow to reproductive rig…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 5:23 PM

On the right track

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, Last week, Wes and I were thrilled to meet with President Joe Biden, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner to celebrate the $4 billion investment for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel. Funded by the biparti…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 4:02 PM

State of the State

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Yesterday, I had the honor of delivering the official State of the State address as your 63rd Governor of Maryland. For almost three years, I have traveled our state, talking to Marylanders from every region, every race, every creed, in many of your d…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 10:39 PM

ICYMI: Wes on Morning Joe

Wes Moore for Maryland In case you missed it, Wes was on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning for the first time as Governor of Maryland. As the only Black governor in the country right now, Wes responded to the horrific video of Memphis police killing Tyre Nichols, and call…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Today is my mom’s birthday

Wes Moore for Maryland John, In case you didn’t know, this is my mom, Joy: When I was just 3 years old, we lost my dad to a treatable illness. Despite this shocking and heartbreaking tragedy, my mom carried on and raised my sisters and me, doing everything in her power t…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 10:36 PM

My first week in office

Wes Moore for Maryland John, I just wrapped up my first week in office as your 63rd Governor of Maryland, and like Aruna and I promised, we got right to work on Day 1. Last Thursday, my first order of business was issuing an executive order to establish the Maryland Department of…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Highlights

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Last Wednesday was a day I will never forget. Thanks to the great people of Maryland and our people-powered movement, I was sworn in as your Governor and Aruna was sworn in as your Lieutenant Governor. It was a historic day in our state’s history, and I…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Inauguration Day

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Wednesday's inauguration was a moment in time in which we, as a state, respectfully honored the will of the people and embraced a collective vision for the future. It is a human moment in which we as Marylanders all shared — the peaceful transition of…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Tonight at 11:59 pm

Wes Moore for Maryland Today is deadline day, which means we only have until 11:59 pm to hit our $30,000 goal before our campaign enters a fundraising freeze until April. Time is running out, John! Today is deadline day, which means we only have until 11:59 pm to hit our $30,000 go…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Let me explain

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, In a moment, I’m going to ask if you can pitch in a grassroots contribution of $10 or more before we have to halt all fundraising starting this Wednesday, January 18, until April. But first, I hope you’ll let me explain why I’m asking for your supp…
  Joy Thomas Moore · [email protected]
January 14, 2023 at 6:58 PM

re: January 18

Wes Moore for Maryland John, on January 18 I’m going to watch my son be sworn in as the next Governor of Maryland. 🖤🤍💛 John, on January 18 I’m going to watch my son be sworn in as the next Governor of Maryland. 🖤🤍💛 It’s such an exciting day for our family, and Wes, Aruna and their…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 4:53 PM

progress update

Wes Moore for Maryland   Hey John, Wanted to check in and give you an update on our progress toward raising $30,000 before we have to freeze ALL fundraising on January 18 until April. Right now, we’re about halfway to our goal! Wes won this historic race for Governor of Maryland because of…
  Dawn Moore · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Help me help Wes

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, it’s Dawn Moore, Maryland’s next First Lady. I hope 2023 is treating you and your family well so far! 2022 was a year of hard work, hitting the campaign trail, celebrating, and the Moore-Miller team putting our all into building a brighter future …
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 6:11 PM

In one week, I’ll be sworn in

Wes Moore for Maryland John, Time has really flown by, and in just one week from today, I will be sworn in as your next Governor of Maryland. I can’t tell you how honored and excited I am. We went from polling at one percent in this competitive gubernatorial primary race to build…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Refuel our movement >>

Wes Moore for Maryland We need to raise $30,000 before we halt all fundraising on January 18.   Wes Moore is a combat veteran, Rhodes Scholar, former small business owner and leader of one of the nation’s largest poverty-fighting organizations — and no…
  Wes · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Hey

Wes Moore for Maryland Real quick, John — Once the clock strikes midnight on the morning of January 18, Aruna and I have to stop all fundraising activities for our movement. However, my campaign is still going to have monthly expenses, and work to do on the ground. My team ran th…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 1:02 AM

Town halls & holiday photos

Wes Moore for Maryland It’s been a busy few weeks getting ready to take the oath of office. Aruna here, Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor-elect! It’s been a busy few weeks getting ready to take the oath of office. Here’s some of what I’ve been up to: > Joined the Sierra Club at t…
  Patrick Denny, Finance Director · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Another chance

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, happy New Year! Like Wes mentioned on Monday, we unfortunately missed our End-of-Year goal of $75,000, and we have to HALT all fundraising in two weeks. But we have another chance to make up the difference and reach our goal. We have until 11:59pm…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 4:52 PM

17 days

Wes Moore for Maryland Happy New Year, John! I am so excited to get to work serving the people of Maryland in 2023. Aruna and I are dedicated to delivering solutions to create more affordable healthcare, unlock economic opportunities, act on climate change, protect our communitie…
  Wes · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 10:33 PM

a picture worth a thousand words

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, I’m sure you’re getting ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve, but I wanted to reach out one last time before the year ends. First, I wanted to share this photo that Bryan Woolston captured of my son James and me as we reviewed my speech on election n…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Midnight tonight

Wes Moore for Maryland Midnight is our End-of-Year deadline! Support Governor-elect Moore and help hit our goal before time runs out!   Wes Moore is a combat veteran, Rhodes Scholar, former small business owner and leader of one of the nation’s largest…
  Aruna Miller · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 1:55 PM

Tomorrow

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John! It’s been awhile since I’ve reached out, as I’ve been busy leading our transition committee and planning for inauguration. I hope you’re having a warm and joyful holiday season with your friends and family. As we close out 2022 and prepare to ente…
  Moore for Maryland · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Three things you need to know

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, There are three things you need to know right now: Wes and Aruna have been hard at work on the transition, and will be sworn into office on January 18, 2023. Because of that, they haven’t had much time to fundraise. Our campaign only has until Jan…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Help us beat the fundraising freeze!

Wes Moore for Maryland Our end-of-year fundraising deadline is quickly approaching on December 31!   Wes Moore is a combat veteran, Rhodes Scholar, former small business owner and leader of one of the nation’s largest poverty-fighting organizations — a…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 1:35 PM

Finance update

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, it’s Patrick, Wes’ finance director. By now, you probably know about our upcoming fundraising freeze: our campaign has to pause all fundraising activity on January 18 when Wes and Aruna are sworn into office. To prepare for that, we’ve set an ambi…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 3:03 PM

re: our End-of-Year goal

Wes Moore for Maryland Hey John, There’s less than one week left in 2022, which means there’s less than one week until our final fundraising deadline of the year! In a moment, I’m going to ask if you can pitch in toward our End-of-Year goal but before I do, I hope you’ll let me e…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Happy holidays from my family to yours

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, We’re really in the thick of the holiday season, so before you log off to spend time with friends and family, I wanted to reach out one last time and thank you. Thank you for believing in me and Aruna and our shared vision for a Maryland that leave…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Checking in

Wes Moore for Maryland Hi John, As we prepare to spend the holiday season with our loved ones and look ahead to the new year, I wanted to check in one last time before 2022 ends to ask what’s on your mind. Aruna and I are hard at work getting ready to serve you in Annapolis as yo…
  Team Moore-Miller · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 2:26 PM

Get your Moore for Maryland merch this holiday season!

Wes Moore for Maryland This holiday season, get your Moore-Miller merch to support our movement! Shirts, hoodies, totes, buttons, and more >>   Wes Moore is a combat veteran, Rhodes Scholar, former small business owner and leader of one of the na…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
December 17, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Why I ran

Wes Moore for Maryland John, I ran for Governor of Maryland for people like my dad. When I was three, my dad was feeling sick and went to the hospital. But his face was unshaven, his clothes disheveled, his name unfamiliar, and his address not in an affluent area. The ho…