<rss version="2.0" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/"><channel><title>SGA - Southern Governors' Association</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org</link><description>RSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5891/Maryland-One-of-10-Race-to-the-Top-Winners.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5891</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5891&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland One of 10 ‘Race to the Top' Winners</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5891/Maryland-One-of-10-Race-to-the-Top-Winners.aspx</link><description>
		State will receive a portion of $3.4 billion federal grant for education
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:33:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5891</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5873/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5873</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5873&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from Maryland Gov. O'Malley on Hundreds of Additional Jobs Gained</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5873/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today following the announcement that, for the fifth straight month, Maryland experienced job growth. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:16:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5873</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5858/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5858</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5858&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Touts Importance of Bioscience Firms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5858/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits Frederick's Thermo Fisher, Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:56:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5858</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5823/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5823</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5823&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Commentary: Maryland Governor Outlines Plans for Recovery and Growth</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5823/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Martin O'Malley discusses his administration's efforts to combat the recession.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:51:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5823</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5776/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5776</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5776&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Named Finalist for Race to the Top Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5776/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State preparing for U.S. Department of Education interview process
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:50:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5776</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5764/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5764</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5764&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Calling for Long-Term Electricity Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5764/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor signed an Executive Order calling for an evaluation of Maryland's electricity needs and options. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:20:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5764</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5754/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5754</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5754&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>"Jobs Across Maryland" </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5754/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx</link><description>
		A Message from Governor Martin O'Malley
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5754</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5750/MD-Gov-OMalley-Celebrates-New-Jobs.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5750</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5750&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Celebrates New Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5750/MD-Gov-OMalley-Celebrates-New-Jobs.aspx</link><description>
		Continues his "Jobs Across Maryland" tour with visit to manufacturing plant
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:26:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5750</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5743</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5743&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Plan for the Future of Medical Innovation in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor goal is for Maryland to become a national leader in Health IT by 2012 by developing a safe and secure statewide health information exchange and promoting the adoption of electronic health records among providers. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5743</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5718/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5718</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5718&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Plan to Grow Green Jobs at Maryland's First Green Economy Forum</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5718/Default.aspx</link><description>Moving forward on his goal to support 100,000 green jobs by 2015, Governor Martin O’Malley today convened Maryland's first Green Economy Forum at Montgomery Park in Baltimore City and outlined an aggressive plan to create and retain green jobs, support clean and renewable energy, protect Maryland’s communities and preserve the State's natural resources. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:23:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5718</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5686/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5686</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5686&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5686/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Touts Maryland Job Growth During Visit to Under Armour Headquarters
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:14:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5686</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5662/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5662</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5662&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Honored by the National Education Association </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5662/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Thanks educators, parents and students for their efforts in helping to build a better future for Maryland's children
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:18:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5662</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5658/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5658</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5658&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Highlights Job Creation Efforts </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5658/Default.aspx</link><description>
		During his keynote address before the Maryland Municipal League, a membership association of city and town governments through the State, Governor O'Malley spoke of his administration's efforts to work together with local leaders throughout Maryland
		 on job creation efforts.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5658</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5651/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5651</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5651&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Participates in America's Great Outdoors Listening Session</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5651/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland well-positioned to partner in national conservation movement
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5651</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5636/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5636</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5636&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Government Accountability and Transparency Actions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5636/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Martin O’Malley joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Treasurer Nancy Kopp to make an announcement on specific government accountability and transparency actions by the General Assembly and the Board of Public Works moving forward.  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:57:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5636</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5624</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5624&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases of Study on Medical Innovation, Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour," joins former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt to release study on medical innovation in America
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5624</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5619/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5619</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5619&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Unveils Visit Maryland Interactive Map</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5619/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Map gives Maryland residents and visitors a new interactive tool to plan getaways
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:51:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5619</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Maryland-Public-Schools-Rank-Number-One-Again.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5589</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5589&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Public Schools Rank Number One Again</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Maryland-Public-Schools-Rank-Number-One-Again.aspx</link><description>
		Newsweek Magazine List has Maryland with the highest percentage of rigorous high schools
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:59:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5589</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5577/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5577</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5577&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>"Jobs Across Maryland"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5577/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx</link><description>
		A Message from Governor Martin O'Malley
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:11:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5577</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5557/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5557</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5557&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Martin O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour" at Morgan Stanley Location Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5557/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The long-planned expansion will move 600 employees into the new location, create an additional 900 jobs in the next decade, and make Morgan Stanley one of Baltimore's largest financial institutions
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:51:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5557</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5543/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5543</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5543&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Martin O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour" at Frederick County's National Cancer Institute at Riverside Research Park</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5543/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Research park is supporting up to 350 workers during construction, and will add approximately 200 additional jobs when complete
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:40:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5543</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5531/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5531</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5531&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley on Addition of 200 Jobs at Middle River Aircraft Systems</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5531/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				200 jobs to come to East Baltimore County facility.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5531</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5530/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5530</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5530&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Announces OffShore Wind Energy Partnership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5530/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Group will coordinate issues surrounding development of off-shore wind along the Atlantic outer continental shelf. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5530</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5511/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5511</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5511&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Executives Warm to Gov. O'Malley's Venture Capital Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5511/Default.aspx</link><description>
		InvestMaryland could secure $100M, governor says
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5511</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5507/Gov-OMalley-Announces-InvestMaryland-Proposal.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5507</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5507&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces InvestMaryland Proposal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5507/Gov-OMalley-Announces-InvestMaryland-Proposal.aspx</link><description>
		Proposal designed to revitalize early-stage venture capital competitiveness, support growth of Maryland's knowledge based industries 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:45:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5507</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5494</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5494&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Embrace Innovative Workforce Training Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Over the last year, 12 Southern states have taken part in Microsoft’s Elevate America program, a unique public-private partnership designed to provide free technology training to displaced workers.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5494</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5482/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5482</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5482&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Signs Clean Energy Bills Into Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5482/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland adopts a series of bills promoting the use of electric cars and solar panels in the state
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:57:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5482</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5475/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5475</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5475&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces New Oyster Regulations, Creating Jobs and Expanding Oyster Sanctuaries</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5475/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Proposed regulations submitted to General Assembly would add millions to Maryland's economy and create hundreds of jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:55:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5475</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5462/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5462</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5462&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley: CyberMaryland Tapped for National Economic Development Award</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5462/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CyberMaryland, a public/private economic development initiative to position Maryland as the nation's epicenter for cyber security, has been recognized for excellence in policy research
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:38:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5462</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5449/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5449</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5449&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases Annual Bay Health Report Card </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5449/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Bay receives highest mark since 2002; New StreamHealth Web site provides stewardship tools for citizens
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:05:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5449</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5439/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5439</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5439&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off Largest American Recovery and Reinvestment Transportation Project in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5439/Default.aspx</link><description>
		200 jobs supported by the replacement of the I-695 bridge over Liberty Road
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:34:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5439</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5393/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5393</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5393&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley's MBE University Conference Comes to Baltimore</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5393/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor addresses the state of minority business in Maryland
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 15:58:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5393</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5386/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5386</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5386&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5386/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits with employees at Cycle World; visits students at Freetown Elementary
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 15:31:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5386</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5377/MD-Gov-OMalley-Named-BIO-Governor-of-the-Year.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5377</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5377&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Named BIO Governor of the Year</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5377/MD-Gov-OMalley-Named-BIO-Governor-of-the-Year.aspx</link><description>
		Awards presentation to be held May 5 at BIO 2010 International Conference in Chicago
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:44:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5377</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5339/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5339</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5339&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley: Maryland to Triple Amount of Solar Energy Produced in State</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5339/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor joins Astrum Solar to install solar panels on residental property
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:17:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5339</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5331/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5331</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5331&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Lauds Funding for Energy Efficiency Investments </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5331/Default.aspx</link><description /><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:41:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5331</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5315/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5315</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5315&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces New Bioscience Jobs for Maryland </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5315/Default.aspx</link><description>
		QIAGEN will expand Montgomery County campus by more than 100,000 square feet, add 90 jobs 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:19:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5315</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5304/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5304</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5304&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Booms to Highest Level Since 1997</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5304/Default.aspx</link><description>
		VA Governor McDonnell and MD Governor O'Malley announce 60% Increase from Last Year  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:28:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5304</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5301/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5301</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5301&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Signs Legislation Moving Maryland Forward</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5301/Default.aspx</link><description>
		O'Malley closes legislative session focused on jobs; signs legislation to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in public health plans, improve quality of care, and authorize nurse practitioners to serve as primary care providers
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:19:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5301</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5285/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5285</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5285&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5285/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits Biomedical Technology magnet program students at Randallstown High School; promotes jobs tax credit at Amethyst Technologies, LLC
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:30:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5285</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5222/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5222</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5222&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Promotes Benefits of Jobs Tax Credit </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5222/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Celebrates job creation at Baltimore County Manufacturing Company
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:17:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5222</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5213/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5213</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5213&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Signs Legislation to Create Jobs, Strengthen Maryland's Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5213/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor O’Malley: “There is no government program that is as important or as empowering as a job"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:50:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5213</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5180/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5180</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5180&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute Updates "The Maryland Budget Game"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5180/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor O'Malley: "...the people of Maryland can see, through their own experience, the challenge of balancing a budget..."
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:34:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5180</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5165/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5165</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5165&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Launch of "We Connect" Service Website</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5165/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Partners with California First Lady Maria Shriver and other states; website to help thousands of Maryland families during tough economic times
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:39:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5165</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5148/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5148</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5148&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Presents 2011 Federal Priorities to Maryland's Congressional Delegation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5148/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor O’Malley: “As the American economy is recovering from a global recession, the federal government plays an important role investing in important infrastructure projects, safety and health programs, and expanding access to credit for small businesses.”
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5148</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5141/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5141</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5141&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley to Announce Launch of Maryland Export Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5141/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland’s export initiative will focus on increasing export assistance to small businesses, creating jobs and leveraging the resources of existing federal and nonprofit partners
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:11:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5141</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5121/Electric-Vehicles-Get-1M-Boost-in-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5121</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5121&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Electric Vehicles Get $1M Boost in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5121/Electric-Vehicles-Get-1M-Boost-in-Maryland.aspx</link><description>
		The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP) will
		promote the use of electric vehicles throughout the state
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:43:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5121</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5119/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5119</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5119&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Leads Groundbreaking for 50-foot Berth at Port of Baltimore</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5119/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Project will support 5,700 jobs in Maryland; makes Port more competitive
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:53:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5119</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5105/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5105</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5105&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley, Legislative Leaders Tout Maryland Higher Education Advances</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5105/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Building on the accomplishments from this term, the Maryland General Assembly is currently considering legislation to continue improvements in higher education into the future
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5105</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5094/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5094</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5094&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases Results of First-ever Statewide Teacher Survey</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5094/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Survey indicates direct link between working conditions and student achievement
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:27:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5094</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5078/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5078</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5078&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Launches Major Workforce Initiative to Meet Demand for Middle Skills Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5078/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Skills2Compete - Maryland aims to increase skills 20 percent by 2012, grow middle class
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:10:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5078</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5067/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5067</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5067&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Declares March as "Read Across Maryland" Month</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5067/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Reads to Germantown Elementary First Graders at Annapolis Public Library, Honors National Education Association's "Read Across America" Day
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5067</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4975/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4975</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4975&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley to Introduce Education Reform Legislation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4975/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Reforms come as Maryland prepares to apply for federal Race to the Top funding; Maryland tops nation as number one public school system, first in nation for advance placement achievement for second straight year
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:46:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4975</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4957/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4957</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4957&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Launches Genuine Progress Indicator</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4957/Default.aspx</link><description>
		GPI is an innovative tool to allow Marylanders to more accurately measure prosperity and standard of living
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:47:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4957</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4944/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4944</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4944&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Delivers State of the State Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4944/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor’s address focused on job creation initiatives, and the need to work together to bring Maryland through this national economic recession more quickly than other states
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:04:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4944</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4932/Maryland-Top-State-in-Tech-Job-Growth-in-2009.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4932</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4932&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Top State in Tech Job Growth in 2009</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4932/Maryland-Top-State-in-Tech-Job-Growth-in-2009.aspx</link><description>
		5,300 computer-related jobs added
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:42:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4932</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4925/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4925</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4925&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Launch of Interactive Map for FY11 Capital Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4925/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New website allows all Maryland citizens to see first hand how tax dollars are being used to improve quality of life
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:03:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4925</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4916/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4916</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4916&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Tours McCormick's Technical Innovation Center, Meets with Employees</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4916/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor congratulates company on record earnings, being named among 100 Best Companies to Work For
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:45:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4916</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4900/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4900</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4900&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Federal, State, and Local Governments Partner to Expand Green Manufacturing in Maryland, Create Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4900/Default.aspx</link><description>
		O'Malley, Mikulski, Cardin, Ruppersberger, Smith gather to unveil next generation motors to be produced at GM Powertrain Baltimore
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:32:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4900</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4887/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4887</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4887&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Legislative Agenda to Create Jobs, Strengthen Small Businesses, Enhance Public Safety</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4887/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Agenda includes legislation to provide immediate tax relief to small businesses, keep Maryland families in their homes, protect children from predators, fuel green innovation, and improve the nation's best public school system
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:17:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4887</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4859/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4859</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4859&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley, Board of Public Works Hold Third Annual "Hope-a-Thon" for School Construction Funding</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4859/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$1.2 billion invested in school construction over three years
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:51:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4859</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4849/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4849</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4849&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Outlines FY11 Budget, Closes $2B Deficit and Protects Key Priorities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4849/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Proposed budget represents fourth straight year within spending affordability guidelines; Second consecutive budget to propose negative affordability growth
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:11:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4849</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4834/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4834</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4834&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases Clean Energy Agenda to Promote Jobs, Sustainability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4834/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Energy package works to support Maryland’s economy by increasing clean energy and green jobs in the state 
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:57:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4834</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4826/Education-Magazine-Ranks-Maryland-No-1.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4826</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4826&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Education Magazine Ranks Maryland No. 1</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4826/Education-Magazine-Ranks-Maryland-No-1.aspx</link><description>
		State praised for school achievement, educational policies
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:43:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4826</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4821/MD-Gov-OMalley-Highlights-Economic-Agenda.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4821</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4821&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Highlights Economic Agenda  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4821/MD-Gov-OMalley-Highlights-Economic-Agenda.aspx</link><description>
		In remarks before the 427th Maryland General Assembly, Governor O’Malley highlighted his agenda to create jobs, fuel innovation, and drive economic progress 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:26:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4821</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4813/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4813</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4813&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley to Press for Legislation on Renewable Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4813/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor wants bills on incentives for electric cars, solar and wind power
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:49:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4813</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4809/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4809</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4809&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from MD Gov. O'Malley on the Completion of Seagirt Lease to Ports America Chesapeake</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4809/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Public/private partnership will create 5,700 new jobs
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:52:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4809</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4801/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4801</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4801&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Releases Plan to Make Maryland Nation's Epicenter for Cyber Security</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4801/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor unveils first comprehensive inventory of any State's cyber security assets
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:43:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4801</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4789/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4789</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4789&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Plans for Sustainable Communities Tax Credit Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4789/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor seeks $50 million, three-year program to create jobs, revitalize communities; announced four project awards in Central Maryland under existing program set to expire
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:54:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4789</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4788/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4788</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4788&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Eyes Clean Energy Economy, Considers Additional Reforms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4788/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Produced by the Maryland Energy Administration, the Maryland Energy Outlook (MEO) report will supply objective policy support in helping the state achieve its clean energy goals
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:50:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4788</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4775/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4775</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4775&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Maryland Safe Streets Recipient</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4775/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Salisbury receives funds through the Maryland Safe Streets Program, making it the second site in the innovative public safety program
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4775</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4746/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4746</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4746&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Releases Weekly Update of Maryland's Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4746/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Travel and tourism key sector for economic growth for state
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:58:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4746</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4741/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4741</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4741&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Urges Public Service Commission to Order New Electricity Production</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4741/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Cites the failure of deregulation to deliver lower energy prices for Marylanders as a chief reason for this decision
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:10:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4741</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4739/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4739</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4739&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief for Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4739/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund modernization plan means immediate rate reduction; revised payment plan for small businesses; stabilization of Trust Fund
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:56:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4739</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4705/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4705</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4705&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley's Weekly Update Focuses on Economic Agenda to Create Jobs, Strengthen Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4705/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor urges US Treasury Secretary to direct federal funds to small businesses loan guarantees
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:13:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4705</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4701/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4701</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4701&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Accepts Task Force Report to Strengthen, Support Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4701/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor hosts live small business town hall at Baltimore's Blue Sky Factory
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:19:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4701</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4698/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4698</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4698&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Md., Universities to Buy Electricity from Renewable Sources</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4698/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State offices, campuses to buy 23% of power from wind, solar facilities
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:09:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4698</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4683/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4683</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4683&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Md. Gov. Outlines Plans to Help Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4683/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor O'Malley outlined plans Monday to help small businesses and increase jobs by expanding access to credit and providing businesses with incentives to hire the unemployed
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:58:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4683</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4682/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4682</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4682&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Clean Energy Projects to Spur Economic Growth, Promote Sustainability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4682/Default.aspx</link><description>
		First-of-its-kind contracts will spur a suite of large-scale renewable energy projects
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:48:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4682</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4678/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4678</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4678&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Outlines Economic Agenda to Strengthen Small Business, Create Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4678/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor, Greater Baltimore Committee focus on job creation and access to credit for small business owners at Maryland's first Small Business Summit
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:06:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4678</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4671/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4671</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4671&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Proposes Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4671/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New plan to build on efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay, expand oyster sanctuaries and aquaculture leasing opportunities
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:36:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4671</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4660/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4660</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4660&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Launches Initiative to Support, Enhance Minority and Women-Owned Businesses </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4660/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor to address the state of minority business enterprises in Maryland
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:25:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4660</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4656/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4656</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4656&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Conference Series Targets Minority, Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4656/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor is launching a series of traveling business conferences beginning Dec. 2
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:12:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4656</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4648/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4648</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4648&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley's Weekly Economic Update Focuses on Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4648/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Economic Update from Port of Baltimore Highlights Growing Maryland Companies
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:25:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4648</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4630/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4630</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4630&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Proclaims "Maryland Hunger Awarness Week"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4630/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Celebrates one year milestone in Partnership to End Childhood Hunger
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:18:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4630</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4628/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4628</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4628&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Urges Congressional Delegation to Increase Small Business Lending</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4628/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor's online economic update focuses on strengthening Maryland small businesses
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4628</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4623/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4623</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4623&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Lockheed Martin Opens New NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4623/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State of Maryland Issues Proclamation for Cyber Security Awareness Day and Center
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4623</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4621/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4621</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4621&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Commits to Offshore Wind Partnership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4621/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Along with Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia and Governor Jack Markell of Delaware, O'Malley agreed today on a tri-state partnership for the deployment of off shore wind energy in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4621</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4619/Governors-Commit-to-Offshore-Wind-Energy.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4619</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4619&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governors Commit to Offshore Wind Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4619/Governors-Commit-to-Offshore-Wind-Energy.aspx</link><description>
		Govs. Martin O'Malley (Md.), Tim Kaine (Va.) and Jack Markell's (Del.) agreement aims to generate clean, renewable energy and green jobs
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:25:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4619</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4601/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4601</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4601&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CSX Becomes First Transportation Provider to Join Maryland Green Registry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4601/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Registry is a voluntary self-certification program that promotes and recognizes sustainable practices by organizations throughout Maryland
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4601</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4595/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4595</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4595&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Addresses Statewide Travel and Tourism Summit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4595/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Also Launches 'Green' Travel Program
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4595</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4592/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4592</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4592&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Launches Economic Update Online Series</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4592/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Updates will include Maryland’s latest economic news, including information on the State’s unemployment rate, job growth and the local real estate market
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4592</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4590/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4590</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4590&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Receives Prestigious "Climate Leadership Award" </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4590/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Chesapeake Climate Action Network honored the Governor for his leadership in helping to pass the historic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act in Maryland 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4590</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4570</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4570&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland is Tops at Tracking Stimulus Spending</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4570/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The state is a pioneer in using Web maps to track government spending and performance
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4570</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4559/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4559</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4559&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Releases Maryland's Recovery and Reinvestment Act Jobs Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4559/Default.aspx</link><description>
		More than 14,000 Jobs Created, Saved in Maryland; Millions Invested in Public Infrastructure, Public Schools and Maryland Families
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4559</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4545/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4545</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4545&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Supports Smart Grid Technology Grants</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4545/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor issued a statement today following President Obama’s announcement of a $304.8 million investment in Smart Grid technology in Maryland
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4545</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4534/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4534</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4534&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Recognized for Environmental Leadership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4534/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Chesapeake Bay Foundation recognized Governor Martin O’Malley for his leadership on environmental issues
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4534</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4495/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4495</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4495&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Job Training Partnership with Microsoft</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4495/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Microsoft to provide 13,500 vouchers to the citizens of Maryland to provide free technology training
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:56:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4495</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4486/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4486</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4486&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley, Washington Redskins' Chris Samuels Unveil New PSA to Encourage Medicaid Enrollment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4486/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Campaign helps raise awareness so that uninsured Maryland families get the health coverage they deserve
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:09:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4486</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4473/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4473</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4473&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Meets with Bosnian Parliamentary Delegation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4473/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The State Partnership Program was originally designed as outreach by the U.S. to new democracies in Eastern and Central Europe and the former Soviet Union
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:34:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4473</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4434/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4434</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4434&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Highlights Maryland Businesses Committed to Sustainability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4434/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland Green Registry recognizes Maryland businesses for their environmental efforts
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:58:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4434</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4418/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4418</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4418&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Highlights Progress on $57M Project to Replace Public Safety Radio Communications Network</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4418/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Baltimore County's new digital system will upgrade the existing decades-old analog radio network that is reaching the end of its lifespan and significantly improve the quality of transmissions
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:55:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4418</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4398/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4398</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4398&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Receives National Leadership Award on Stem Cell Research</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4398/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O'Malley delivered the keynote address at the World Stem Cell Summit and announced landmark partnership with California creating bi-coastal collaboration on stem cell research.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4398</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4380/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4380</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4380&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Opens Maryland's New Biotechnology Center's Baltimore Office</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4380/Default.aspx</link><description>
		"One-stop" center is co-located in World Trade Center, Shady Grove innovation center in Rockville
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:19:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4380</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4368/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4368</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4368&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces the Release of Maryland's First Statewide Freight Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4368/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Statewide freight summit attracted many federal and state officials to discuss a long-term vision for freight in Maryland
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:11:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4368</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4359/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4359</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4359&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Continues to Maximize Federal Recovery Funding for Needed Transportation Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4359/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Savings from initial round of Recovery projects used to fund more projects across the State as Maryland positions itself to capitalize on next wave of Recovery grants
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:13:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4359</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4347/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4347</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4347&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off "Healthy Smiles" Dental Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4347/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Joins dentists from Deamonte Driver Dental Project, Kool Smiles and other dental providers to highlight the importance of children's dental health
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:24:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4347</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4267/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4267</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4267&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Over $50M in Federal Energy Investments for Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4267/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Funds will help retrofit low and moderate income family homes, provide energy grants for homes, and provide low interest loans for energy improvements in residential and commercial facilities
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:45:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4267</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4266/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4266</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4266&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Offers Public Demonstration: 'Making Government Work with Openness and Transparency'</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4266/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor features StateStat, BayStat, and Recovery Stat at Maryland Association of Counties Annual Summer Conference 
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:31:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4266</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4262/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4262</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4262&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Hosts Rountable Discussion with Small Business Owners</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4262/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Focuses on the need for Maryland small businesses to remain competitive and profitable in tough times
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:50:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4262</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4235/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4235</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4235&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Accepts Report Expanding Math, Science Education and Training in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4235/Default.aspx</link><description>
		STEM Initiatives to Allow Maryland to Compete in 21st Century, Global Economy
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4235</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4232/Maryland-A-Leader-in-Health-IT-System.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4232</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4232&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland: A Leader in Health IT System</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4232/Maryland-A-Leader-in-Health-IT-System.aspx</link><description>
		Health Information Exchange Contract Approved by State BoardBetter Care, Controlling Costs for Families, Hospitals and Doctors
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4232</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4211/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4211</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4211&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Maryland's Top-in-the-Nation Rank for Economic Stimulus</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4211/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center based in Washington, DC, issued a report ranking Maryland number one for economic stimulus reporting
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:34:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4211</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4167/State-Launches-Maryland-Green-Registry.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4167</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4167&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>State Launches 'Maryland Green Registry'</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4167/State-Launches-Maryland-Green-Registry.aspx</link><description>
		Program Will Recognize Organizations Working Toward a Sustainable Maryland 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4167</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4120/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4120</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4120&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O’Malley Announces 'Smart Sites' Encouraging Community Investment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4120/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Smart Sites will focus public and private investment and green building practices in projects that will encourage smart growth and revitalization in existing Maryland communities.  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4120</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4092/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4092</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4092&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O’Malley Announces Expansion of Home Weatherization Program </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4092/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and other officials to formally announce Maryland’s first steps in expanding its home weatherization program, designed to benefit thousands of low-income families throughout the state.  The Governor participated in a home energy efficiency audit at the home of Richard and Sonja Lowery in Silver Spring.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:13:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4092</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4063/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4063</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4063&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Leads Green Business Development Mission to Sweden</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4063/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley led a Maryland delegation through a packed agenda today in Sweden, meeting with Swedish bio and clean technology companies, touring an eco-friendly city, and addressing an American Chamber of Commerce reception. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4063</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4058/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4058</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4058&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O’Malley Travels to the Republic of Estonia for Meeting with Prime Minister</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4058/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O’Malley met with Estonian Prime Minister Andres Ansip on a number of mutually significant issues including emergency management, the global economy, and energy, including Maryland’s role in America’s nuclear renaissance. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:43:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4058</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4037/Md-signs-education-standards-initiative.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4037</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4037&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Md. signs education standards initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4037/Md-signs-education-standards-initiative.aspx</link><description>It's among 46 states that will craft national proposals</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:02:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4037</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4017/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4017</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4017&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Strategic Vision for the Space Industry in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4017/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O’Malley outlined the strategic vision just days after unveiling a multi-year plan to expand the biotech industry in our State, even during difficult economic times. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 14:48:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4017</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4002/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4002</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4002&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Leads Bio Delegation to Atlanta</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4002/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor unveils strategic plan to attract and grow life sciences jobs in Maryland</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 13:27:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4002</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3995/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3995</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3995&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley: Statement Following President Obama's Announcement of National Auto Emissions Standards</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3995/Default.aspx</link><description>"Today, our states have a new federal partner in our fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:29:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3995</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3992/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3992</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3992&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Celebrates Maryland's BIO Milestones </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3992/Default.aspx</link><description>As Governor Martin O’Malley readies to attend the BIO 2009 International Convention in Atlanta this week, he joined today with Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board members, Maryland bioscience executives and officials at Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation in Rockville to celebrate Maryland’s bio milestones and unveil the recommendations of the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board (LSAB).</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 15:47:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3992</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3965/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3965</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3965&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Enacts Ambitious Climate Protection Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3965/Default.aspx</link><description>Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has signed a bill into law that commits the state to reduce greenhouse gases 25 percent below 2006 levels by 2020, making Maryland one of the leading states in the country to take such action.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3965</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3964/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3964</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3964&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Plans to Accelerate Bay Restoration</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3964/Default.aspx</link><description>2-Year milestones to target nutrient reduction deadline of 2020</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3964</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3961/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3961</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3961&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Calls Maryland Citizens to Action for the Bay</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3961/Default.aspx</link><description>O'Malley discusses "Tipping Point" strategy with scientists on tour of Bush River</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 01:59:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3961</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3950/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3950</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3950&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Signs "Smart, Green and Growing" Legislation </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3950/Default.aspx</link><description>Legislation will Protect Maryland's Environment And Promote Sustainable Growth; O'Malley also signs Fair Share and Workplace Fraud Acts, supporting Maryland workers</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3950</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3941/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3941</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3941&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Receives Panel Recommendations on Education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3941/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today addressed the P-20 Leadership Council, where he received the final task force recommendations on education in Maryland.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:24:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3941</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3931/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3931</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3931&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Unveils Initiative to Position Maryland as Global Cyber Security Hub</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3931/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the launch of the Maryland Security Technology Initiative (Maryland STI), a unique public/private partnership that will capitalize on Maryland’s strategic location near many of the nation’s top federal agencies and help position the State as a global epicenter for the rapidly expanding cyber security technology industry. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3931</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3927/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3927</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3927&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley and Port of Baltimore Sign New Agreement Keeping Jobs in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3927/Default.aspx</link><description>Six-year extension with leading international shipping company will protect hundreds of Maryland jobs</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3927</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3909/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3909</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3909&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Talks with Students about College Affordability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3909/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor discusses fourth straight year of tuition freeze and the challenges ahead</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:03:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3909</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3893/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3893</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3893&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Maryland Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3893/Default.aspx</link><description>O’Malley celebrates Earth Day with local students, Receives Partnership for Children in Nature report &amp; recommendations</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:02:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3893</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3875/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3875</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3875&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley: Statement Following EPA Greenhouse Gas Proposal </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3875/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley issued a statement today after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson announced a proposal confirming the threat of greenhouse gases to the environment.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:08:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3875</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3871/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3871</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3871&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governors O'Malley and Kaine Announce Increase in Bay Blue Crab Population</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3871/Default.aspx</link><description>Winter Dredge Survey Indicates Bi-State Management Actions are Having Desired Effect </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:23:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3871</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3859/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3859</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3859&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Lawmakers Clear Greenhouse Gas Bill, Other Legislation Before Adjourning</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3859/Default.aspx</link><description>Legislation that would require steep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions was among a number of environment-related bills that received final passage before the Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 2009 regular session April 13.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:57:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3859</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3852/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3852</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3852&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Signs Legislation Putting Maryland Families First</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3852/Default.aspx</link><description>With signature, O'Malley protects Maryland's interests in the Preakness, expands unemployment benfits, strengthens mortgage lending regulations, and cracks down on unequal pay for women</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:47:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3852</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3807/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3807</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3807&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Region's First Clean Energy Center</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3807/Default.aspx</link><description>Center to be located in Montgomery County at University of Maryland Kendall Academic Center</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:08:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3807</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3801/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3801</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3801&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland picks Montgomery County for clean energy headquarters site</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3801/Default.aspx</link><description>The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) will be the state’s first clearinghouse to help drive the future of clean energy and green technologies</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:33:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3801</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3785/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3785</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3785&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Maryland is First in the Nation to Reach ARRA Milestone</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3785/Default.aspx</link><description>Phase I Transportation Projects Approved in 20 Days Rather Than the 120 Days Provided</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:14:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3785</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3768/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3768</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3768&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Approximately $1.5B in ARRA Funds to Protect Maryland's Health Care Safety Net</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3768/Default.aspx</link><description>Makes Announcement in Lieu of National “Cover the Uninsured Week”</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3768</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3763/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3763</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3763&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Statewide Recovery Clean Water Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3763/Default.aspx</link><description>Federal Recovery Dollars Provide $119.2 Million to Fund Water Quality and Drinking Water Projects in Every County in Maryland</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:05:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3763</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3742/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3742</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3742&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Unveils Strategy to Expand Maryland's Position in the Global Marketplace</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3742/Default.aspx</link><description>In an effort to further strengthen Maryland’s global economy and build on the past year’s international successes, Governor Martin O’Malley today announced a strategic plan designed to position Maryland as an international powerhouse and ideal location for foreign-owned companies.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:41:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3742</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3736/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3736</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3736&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Visits School in Baltimore County for Read Across Maryland Month</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3736/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. 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O'Malley Announces First Transportation Project Funded by Recovery Act to Begin this Week</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3690/Default.aspx</link><description>Improvement of New Hampshire Avenue Is First Project Approved by the Federal Highway Administration Under Recovery and Reinvestment Act</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:51:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3690</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3683/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3683</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3683&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Introduces Legislation for 'Rational Reregulation' of Energy in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3683/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced today the introduction of legislation that will apply a “rational reregulation” policy for energy markets in Maryland moving forward. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3683</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3673/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3673</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3673&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Receives Grant to Help Strengthen Underperforming Schools</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3673/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced today that Maryland has received a grant from the National Governors Association (NGA) for a one-year project designed to spur improvement in chronically low-performing schools. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:41:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3673</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3651/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3651</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3651&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Addresses The State Board of Education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3651/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor calls for renewed efforts to adapt curricula, track progress, and recruit and retain world class educators</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:14:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3651</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3641/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3641</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3641&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Plan to Fully Fund Maryland Schools</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3641/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined today by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, announced more than $720 million of funding for Maryland public education resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:15:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3641</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3623/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3623</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3623&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Unveils First Ever Statewide Teacher Survey</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3623/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by state and local education officials, students, and teachers, today unveiled the first ever statewide survey of Maryland educators, an initiative titled “TELL Maryland.”</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:21:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3623</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3617/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3617</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3617&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley: Smart, Green, and Growing Public Transit Leads the Way</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3617/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O'Malley Unveils MTA Electric Hybrid Bus at 2009 Auto Show</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:52:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3617</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3607/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3607</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3607&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Outlines Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Priorities Before Maryland's Congressional Delegation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3607/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and members of Maryland’s Cabinet, today formally presented Maryland’s FY2010 federal priorities to the State’s Congressional delegation in Washington, DC.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:46:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3607</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3604/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3604</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3604&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley: Maryland Could Help Shape U.S. Environmental Policy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3604/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley said yesterday that Maryland is poised to help shape national environmental policy by passing legislation that would curb pollutants linked to global warming.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3604</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3594/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3594</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3594&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off Town Hall Meetings on Education and the Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3594/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today kicked off the first of a series of town hall meetings at Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg to meet with and discuss the State of Maryland’s economy and public education system. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:16:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3594</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3570/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3570</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3570&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley: 2009 State of the State Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3570/Default.aspx</link><description>Prepared remarks of Governor Martin O'Malley.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:21:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3570</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3565/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3565</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3565&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley, Board of Public Works Hold "Hope-a-Thon" for School Construction Funding</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3565/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot, today met with Superintendents from school systems across the state at the annual “Hope-a-thon” for the allocation of the remaining public school construction funding.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:12:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3565</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3551/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3551</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3551&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Introduces 2009 Legislative Agenda</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3551/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today released his 2009 Legislative Agenda focused on improving public safety in every region of our State and strengthening the safety net for Maryland’s families and workforce during this national economic recession. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3551</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3547/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3547</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3547&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Legislation to Reduce Global Warming Pollution</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3547/Default.aspx</link><description>Today Governor Martin O’Malley, along with sponsors Senator Paul Pinsky and Delegate Kumar Barve, unveiled legislation to commit Maryland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by the year 2020.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3547</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3539/Gov-OMalley-Unveils-FY-2010-Budget.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3539</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3539&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Unveils FY 2010 Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3539/Gov-OMalley-Unveils-FY-2010-Budget.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined today by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, released the FY 2010 budget for the State of Maryland. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:51:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3539</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3524/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3524</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3524&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Homeland Security Progress, Statewide Emergency Management Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3524/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley made good on a commitment made during the 2008 State of the State address by releasing a comprehensive report on statewide emergency preparedness.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:39:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3524</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3499/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3499</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3499&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Introduces 2009 Smart, Green and Growing Legislative Initiatives</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3499/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today unveiled a series of initiatives comprising part of the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s 2009 legislative agenda.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:27:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3499</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3492/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3492</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3492&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Delivers Keynote Address at Maryland Association of Counties 2009 Winter Conference</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3492/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered the keynote address at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) 2009 Winter Conference. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:54:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3492</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3482/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3482</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3482&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from Gov. O'Malley on Maryland's Number One Ranking in Education Week's 2009 Quality Counts Annual Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3482/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today made a statement regarding Maryland’s number one ranking in Education Week's 2009 Quality Counts annual report.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:51:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3482</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3480/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3480</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3480&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Launches Website Aimed at Government Transparency and Accountability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3480/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced the launch of a new state website today aimed at providing public accountability for state spending. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:58:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3480</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3450/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3450</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3450&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley, Team Maryland Announce Emergency Food and Shelter Funding </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3450/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley and the Maryland Congressional Delegation announced today that $2,397,663 has been awarded to Maryland by the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:54:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3450</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3424/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3424</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3424&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces State Employee Furlough Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3424/Default.aspx</link><description>Today, Governor O’Malley signed an Executive Order establishing a 2 to 5 day furlough and salary reduction plan for all State employees due to this deepening national recession.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:24:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3424</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3401/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3401</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3401&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines State Projects that Could Use Federal Aid</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3401/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley has outlined Maryland projects that federal economic recovery money could help jump start, including badly needed transportation, public works and housing infrastructure programs.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:05:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3401</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3391/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3391</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3391&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Encourages Low-Income Households to Apply for Energy Assistance</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3391/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined today by Senators Mikulski and Cardin, announced that Maryland’s energy assistance program is expected to provide help to approximately 102,400 households this year thanks to a large boost in federal funding.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:16:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3391</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3386/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3386</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3386&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley and Port of Baltimore Sign 10-Year Contract with International Paper Company</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3386/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today, joined by Maryland Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari, Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Executive Director James J. White, and top officials with Finland-based paper manufacturer UPM to sign a new, 10-year contract that guarantees the shipment of UPM paper products through the Port of Baltimore for the next decade. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:01:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3386</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3375/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3375</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3375&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Launches Greenprint, Proposes Historic Land Conservation Acreage</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3375/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today launched GreenPrint, Maryland’s new, interactive mapping tool designed to help the State, local governments, conservation organizations, and individual citizens guide land conservation and growth. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:04:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3375</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3369/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3369</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3369&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley, Maryland Stem Cell Research Commisson Host First Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3369/Default.aspx</link><description>More than 250 individuals today attended the First Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium, jointly hosted by Governor Martin O’Malley and the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:31:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3369</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3353/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3353</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3353&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Launch of Service Webpage</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3353/Default.aspx</link><description>Just days before Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the launch of www.problemsolver.maryland.gov – a new state webpage that provides access to state and federal resources during these challenging economic times.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:29:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3353</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3349/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3349</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3349&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley and Share Our Strength® Announce Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3349/Default.aspx</link><description>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Share Our Strength®, a national nonprofit organization, today announced a Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:15:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3349</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3336/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3336</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3336&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Delivers Keynote Speech at Maryland-India Business Roundtable Gala and Awards Ceremony  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3336/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered the keynote address at the 4th Annual Maryland-India Business Roundtable Gala and Awards Ceremony, an event held at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:58:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3336</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3330/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3330</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3330&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Chairs 25th Annual Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3330/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today hosted the 2008 annual meeting of the Chesapeake Executive Council (EC) at Union Station in Washington, D.C., marking the 25th anniversary of the regional partnership.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:58:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3330</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3326/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3326</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3326&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Annual $250K Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund Through Mtech</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3326/Default.aspx</link><description>The State of Maryland is supporting a new annual fund that supports startups with technologies that improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley announced today at the Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting in Washington, D.C.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:53:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3326</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3306/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3306</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3306&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland to Receive $10M Federal Disaster Funds for Watermen Work Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3306/Default.aspx</link><description>It was announced today that Maryland will receive $10 million in federal funding to help watermen who have faced economic hardships due to years of declining Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock. The announcement came from the office of Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3306</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3295/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3295</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3295&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Deamonte Driver Dental Project  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3295/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary John Colmers and members of the Dental Action Committee, today announced that work is underway to acquire a mobile van that will provide dental services to children in Prince George’s County and surrounding areas.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:49:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3295</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3291/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3291</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3291&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Public Television, Gov. O'Malley to Launch Monthly Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3291/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley is teaming up with Maryland Public Television for the launch of “Ask the Governor: Special Edition of Direct Connection,” a monthly live program that will feature direct questions from members of the public. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:48:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3291</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3216/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3216</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3216&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley, Lt. Governor Brown Break Ground on New Forensic Medical Center</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3216/Default.aspx</link><description>Today, Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown joined other elected leaders, state agency officials and civic leaders at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the State’s new Forensic Medical Center.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:34:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3216</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3198/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3198</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3198&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Addresses Maryland State Teachers Association Annual Convention</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3198/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley addressed attendees of the Maryland State Teachers Association (MSTA) Annual Convention today, focusing on the progress achieved by Maryland’s children, and the continued investment in education despite difficult economic times. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:45:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3198</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3104/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3104</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3104&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Construction of Solar Power System for State Agency</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3104/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley and Maryland Environmental Service (MES) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Constellation Energy’s Projects &amp; Services Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, to construct a solar power system that will generate approximately 300 kW of power at the agency’s headquarters in Millersville. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:53:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3104</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3092/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3092</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3092&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>BPW Approves $1,396,300 for Parks and Recreational Projects </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3092/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Board of Public Works approval of local Program Open Space projects in 11 counties, enhancing recreational opportunities in communities across Maryland. The tri-county area received a total of $1,396,300. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:56:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3092</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3082/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3082</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3082&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Constellation Energy to Build 300 kW Solar Power System for State Agency</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3082/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley and Maryland Environmental Service (MES) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Constellation Energy’s Projects &amp; Services Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, to construct a solar power system that will generate approximately 300 kW of power at the agency’s headquarters in Millersville. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:08:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3082</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3034/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3034</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3034&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3034/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today continued his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” tour, aimed at highlighting Maryland’s progress and investments in public education, by visiting Vansville Elementary School in Prince George’s County.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:13:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3034</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3033/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3033</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3033&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley, Baltimore Ravens Unveil New Ad Campaign to Encourage Medicaid Enrollment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3033/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore city officials, health care advocates and other state and local leaders in announcing a new $150,000 ad campaign to encourage eligible Baltimore residents to enroll in the new Medicaid expansion, “Medical Assistance for Families.” </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:10:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3033</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3010/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3010</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3010&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Martin O'Malley on Approval of No Child Left Inside Act</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3010/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today issued a statement regarding the House approval of the No Child Left Inside Act.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3010</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2997/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2997</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2997&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2997/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today continued his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” tour, aimed at highlighting Maryland’s progress and investments in public education, and visited Nantucket Elementary in Crofton, and Severna Park Middle School, both in Anne Arundel County.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:27:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2997</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2983/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2983</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2983&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues Tour, Discusses Education Enhancements</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2983/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley visited the new Linganore High School in Frederick County today as part of a tour to highlight state education spending. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:08:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2983</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2942/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2942</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2942&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces Enrollment for Small Business Health Insurance</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2942/Default.aspx</link><description>The latest phase of Governor Martin O’Malley’s health care expansion plan begins today with the start of enrollment to the Health Insurance Partnership, a premium subsidy initiative for small businesses.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:57:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2942</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2931/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2931</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2931&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2931/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley continued his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” Tour today with a visit to Baltimore County, where he traveled to Cockeysville Middle School this morning, Governor O’Malley emphasized the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s commitment to the next generation of Marylanders despite difficult economic times.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:33:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2931</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2910/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2910</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2910&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Visits Howard County Schools, Continues "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2910/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley continued his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” Tour today with a visit to two Howard County Public Schools.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:11:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2910</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2909/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2909</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2909&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Moves to Improve Tunnel and Bridge Inspections </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2909/Default.aspx</link><description>Committed to ensuring public safety and maintaining the state’s critical transportation infrastructure, Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that he has directed Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari to establish a peer review group to examine the Maryland Transportation Authority’s bridge and tunnel inspection program. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:06:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2909</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2904/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2904</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2904&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Urges Congressional Support for Renewable Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2904/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley joined U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman John Sarbanes, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and others in urging Congress to return to session and take immediate action on renewable energy for Maryland and all Americans.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:58:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2904</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2903/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2903</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2903&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Tour</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2903/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley continued his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” Tour today with a visit to two Montgomery County Public Schools. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:51:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2903</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/Gov-OMalley-Praises-schools-Economy.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2902</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2902&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Praises schools, Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2902/Gov-OMalley-Praises-schools-Economy.aspx</link><description>The economy in Maryland is fairing far better than other states across the country and it's reflected in the significant increase in school funds for construction across the state, said Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tuesday during a trip to two local schools in Montgomery County.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:54:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2902</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2894/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2894</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2894&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland National Guard Provides Additional Support in the Wake of Hurricane Gustav</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2894/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today authorized the deployment of 50 additional Maryland Army National Guard aviation specialists and related equipment to assist the citizens of Louisiana as they begin the recovery phase associated with Hurricane Gustav.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:33:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2894</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2891/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2891</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2891&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Launches "Steady Progress for Maryland's Schools" Education Tour </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2891/Default.aspx</link><description>As students across Maryland begin another school year, Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick, today kicked off his “Steady Progress for Maryland’s Schools” tour to highlight Maryland’s progress and investments in public education. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:52:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2891</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2879/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2879</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2879&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O’Malley Announces Expansion of Commuter Bus Service </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2879/Default.aspx</link><description>Understanding the challenge Eastern Shore commuters face during construction on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Governor Martin O’Malley today announced an expansion of the state-funded commuter bus service operating between Kent Island and Washington, D.C.  An additional six weekday round-trips have been added to the schedule.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:29:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2879</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2862/Maryland-Expands-Public-Health-Care-Services.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2862</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2862&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Expands Public Health Care Services</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2862/Maryland-Expands-Public-Health-Care-Services.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced that three Maryland counties and one community hospital will receive awards totaling $500,000 over the next year to increase the number of Maryland residents with access to dental health care.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:08:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2862</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2857/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2857</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2857&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>State Announces $1.5 Million For Energy Efficiency Loans</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2857/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley and Maryland Energy Administration Director Malcolm Woolf announced today that $1.5 million in energy efficiency loans are now available to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and eligible businesses for projects that promote energy conservation and efficiency, as well as reduce consumption of fossil fuels. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:09:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2857</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2850/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2850</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2850&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off Maryland's Partnership for Children in Nature</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2850/Default.aspx</link><description>A 21-member panel was appointed by Governor O'Malley to promote outdoor experiences and environmental literacy for Maryland's children.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2850</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2838/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2838</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2838&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O’Malley Applauds GM for Bringing Solar Power to Area Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2838/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley applauded General Motors today as the company announced a massive solar power project for its Baltimore County transmission plant.  </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:40:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2838</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2817/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2817</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2817&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O’Malley Delivers Keynote Address to Maryland Association of Counties</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2817/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered the keynote address at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Annual Summer Conference in Ocean City.  Speaking to hundreds of local elected officials and policymakers, Governor O’Malley outlined plans to secure Maryland's energy future through state and local partnerships, investment in renewable energy, and technology to reduce consumption.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2817</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2815/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2815</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2815&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley: Government Will Work to Avert Electricity Crunch</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2815/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley asserted a stronger government role in averting an expected energy crunch yesterday as he laid out a multipronged plan for bringing more electricity into Maryland before the state is faced with rolling blackouts predicted for 2011.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:03:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2815</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2802</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2802&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>W.Va.'s Manchin to push renewable energy projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Joe Manchin said that he plans to push renewable energy projects ranging from hydroelectric dams to solar power in coal-rich West Virginia.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:42:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2802</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2801</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2801&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern governors to develop energy plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspx</link><description>Southern governors whose states represent one of the nation's major energy producing regions are working on a comprehensive plan to reduce the South's carbon footprint and create jobs.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:34:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2801</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2799/MD-Gov-OMalley-touts-aquaculture.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2799</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2799&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley touts aquaculture</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2799/MD-Gov-OMalley-touts-aquaculture.aspx</link><description>After an afternoon touring oyster and clam farms along Worcester County's coastal bays by boat, Maryland's governor said he'd like to see a combination of state agencies brainstorm a plan to double the state's amount aquaculture industry within two years.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2799</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2792</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2792&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Start Talking Energy, Climate Shift</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Timothy M. Kaine yesterday proposed that Southern states develop a regional approach to energy and climate-change policy.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:25:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2792</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2781</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2781&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governors Want Training Flexibility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspx</link><description>Southern governors want flexibility to use federal dollars to train workers - and like the idea of using their community colleges to produce much of that training, they said at their annual conference.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:58:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2781</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2774/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2774</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2774&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Governor O'Malley Announces Plans For Fuel Efficient Fleet</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2774/Default.aspx</link><description>The state says more and more of its vehicles are set to run on alternative fuels. Now, Maryland has a way to fill them up.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:24:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2774</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2753/Little-Outcry-on-Nuclear-Reactor-Proposal.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2753</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2753&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Little Outcry on Nuclear Reactor Proposal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2753/Little-Outcry-on-Nuclear-Reactor-Proposal.aspx</link><description>As Maryland regulators begin hearings tonight on a proposed third nuclear reactor in Calvert County, one element in the historically raucous debate over nuclear power is notably absent: widespread opposition.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:13:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2753</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2743/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2743</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2743&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Martin O'Malley Celebrates Success of Baltimore Youth Employment Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2743/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley shared lunch with eight young employees of Mercy Medical Center today, all members of Baltimore City’s YouthWorks, a program that places well-trained, multi-skilled high school and college students into a six week summer employment with partnering businesses, governments, and organizations. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:34:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2743</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2740/Gov-Martin-OMalley-New-Dem-of-the-Week.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2740</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2740&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Martin O'Malley: New Dem of the Week</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2740/Gov-Martin-OMalley-New-Dem-of-the-Week.aspx</link><description>Last week, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters awarded Governor Martin O'Malley the highest grade a governor has ever received from the organization.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2740</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2734/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2734</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2734&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>County, State Partner on Plan For Those Facing Foreclosure</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2734/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley and Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson agreed yesterday to help hundreds of residents in danger of losing their homes.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:04:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2734</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2720/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2720</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2720&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>A word of advice: Apply Maryland’s plan to the whole country</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2720/Default.aspx</link><description>An effective model of performance measurement used in Baltimore, Md. that reduced violent crimes and murders, increased revenue, and revived citizens’ faith in the city could be applied to other cities and states nationwide. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:34:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2720</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2718/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2718</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2718&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Energy Administration Provides Record Funding for Residential Solar and Geothermal Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2718/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced Tuesday that the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has awarded a record level of grant funding in support of residential solar and geothermal energy to Maryland residents. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:21:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2718</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2713/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2713</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2713&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O’Malley Establishes New Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2713/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order on Tuesday establishing the new Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2713</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2677/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2677</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2677&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Announces Commitment to Convert MTA Bus Fleet to Hybrids by 2014</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2677/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari and MTA Administrator Paul Wiedefeld, today announced that he has directed the Maryland Transit Administration to purchase only hybrid-electric powered buses in the future as the agency replaces older diesel powered models that are retired from service.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2677</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2661/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2661</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2661&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Plans RFP for Statewide Communications System</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2661/Default.aspx</link><description>Three departments in the state of Maryland will fund the initial stages of a multiyear, statewide communications project that would allow first responders from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2661</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2657/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2657</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2657&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor O'Malley Announces New Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2657/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the development of the Maryland State Communications Interoperability Program, and signed an Executive Order that establishes a statewide communications interoperability plan.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:41:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2657</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2646/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2646</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2646&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>New Maryland Law Provides Coverage to More than 100,000 Adults and Children</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2646/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Speaker of the House Michael E. 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Martin O'Malley recently announced the approval of a wetlands license for the Maryland Broadband Cooperative, a public/private partnership that promotes economic development through universal, open access to broadband services via fiber-optic networks serving rural Maryland. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:08:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2639</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2612/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2612</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2612&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Unveils Health Insurance Partnership for Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2612/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced important steps that Maryland is taking to expand health insurance coverage for more working families and small businesses. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:05:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2612</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2586/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2586</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2586&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Unveils Health Insurance Partnership for Small Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2586/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced important steps that Maryland is taking to expand health insurance coverage for more working families and small businesses. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:21:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2586</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2566/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2566</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2566&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O’Malley to Promote State’s Leadership in Biosciences at San Diego Convention</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2566/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O’Malley arrives in San Diego today to help market the state at the annual BIO International Convention, the third time in the last three weeks he has traveled out of state to boost Maryland’s development of business in the life sciences.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:46:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2566</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2559</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2559&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Joins Sprint to Lead in Biotechnology</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley unveiled yesterday a proposal to invest $1.1 billion over the next decade to cement Maryland's status as a pre-eminent hub for biotechnology research, including stem-cell studies aimed at finding breakthrough medical advances.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:02:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2559</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2515</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2515&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Average</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspx</link><description>Gasoline prices reached a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, adding more strain to motorists across the country.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2515</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2514/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2514</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2514&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Applauds Orbital Sciences Corporation Announcement to Base Operations in Mid-Atlantic Area</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2514/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today applauded Orbital Sciences Corporation’s announcement to select their base of operations in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, located at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:17:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2514</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2510/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2510</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2510&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor O'Malley Celebrates Opening of New Comcast Service Center in Largo</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2510/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley joined Prince George’s County Executive Jack B. Johnson and State and local economic development officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Comcast’s new Advanced Service Center in Prince George’s County.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:44:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2510</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2503/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2503</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2503&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor O'Malley Announces College Tuition Freeze for Third Consecutive Year</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2503/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced a tuition freeze for higher education in Maryland for the third consecutive year, making college more affordable for Maryland’s families. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:43:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2503</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2484/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2484</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2484&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Announces Israeli Tech Company to Establish U.S. Operations in Montgomery County, Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2484/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley announced that ClassifEye, Ltd., an Israeli identity authentication solutions company, is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Montgomery County.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:02:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2484</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2478/Israeli-Company-Opens-Office-in-Rockville-MD.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2478</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2478&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Israeli Company Opens Office in Rockville, MD</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2478/Israeli-Company-Opens-Office-in-Rockville-MD.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O’Malley is leading a delegation of state business leaders, government officials and Jewish community leaders on a weeklong economic development mission to Israel to expand existing business relations.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 15:23:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2478</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2468</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2468&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>D-Block Comments Begin Rolling In</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspx</link><description>The Federal Communications Commission set a June 20 deadline for public comment on D-Block revisions, but already the agency has begun receiving suggestions from industry, public safety and academics. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2468</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2462/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2462</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2462&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor O'Malley Meets with Teva Pharmaceuticals</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2462/Default.aspx</link><description>Following a meeting with company officials today at their corporate headquarters in Petach Tikva, Israel, Governor Martin O’Malley announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals, Israel’s largest bioscience company and the largest manufacturer of generic drugs in the world, has affirmed its commitment to Maryland.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 17:01:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2462</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2447/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2447</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2447&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Governor O'Malley Signs Legislation to Support our State Veterans and Improve Public Health</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2447/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley signed legislation  to reduce prescription drug costs for thousands of seniors. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2447</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2420</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2420&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FCC Starts Over with Emergency Network Push</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspx</link><description>A high-profile government auction earlier this year failed to attract enough private investment dollars for airwaves dedicated to a nationwide broadband network for emergency responders. On Wednesday, federal regulators began trying to resuscitate the idea.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:04:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2420</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2409/Emergency-Network-Plan-Revived.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2409</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2409&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Emergency Network Plan Revived</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2409/Emergency-Network-Plan-Revived.aspx</link><description>The Federal Communications Commission agreed unanimously Wednesday to try again to create a nationwide emergency communications network after an earlier plan failed to attract sufficient support from private investors.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 15:48:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2409</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2407</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2407&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Signs Legislation to Improve Public Safety for State</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to improve public safety in every region of our State.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2407</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2379/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2379</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2379&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Congratulates Maryland's Teachers for Making Schools Among Best in Nation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2379/Default.aspx</link><description>In celebration of National Teacher Day, Governor Martin O’Malley today congratulated Maryland’s educators for their critical role in making the state’s school system one of the best in the country.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 15:08:19 GMT</pubDate><guid 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was fatally flawed, according to the chief executive officer of a company that builds public safety networks. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2357</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2345/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2345</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2345&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Report Sheds Light on Failure to Sell Safety Spectrum</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2345/Default.aspx</link><description>Lease payments sought by public-safety agencies on an adjoining block of spectrum were not the only factor in the failure of a portion of wireless spectrum to sell in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's recent 700MHz spectrum auction, the FCC's inspector general said Friday, April 25.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:39 GMT</pubDate><guid 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the FCC’s failure to get a minimum bid for the D Block of the 700 MHz spectrum, the commission will begin making rules for a re-auction expected later this year.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2338</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2332/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2332</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2332&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Expands Maryland Conservation 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Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to protect Maryland’s environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and help secure Maryland’s energy future. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:53:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2328</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2308/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2308</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2308&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor O'Malley Plans to Visit Isreal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2308/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O'Malley is scheduled to travel to Israel next month to call attention to biotechnology research and business opportunities in Maryland.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:00:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2308</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2264/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2264</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2264&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>States Can't Fix Housing Crisis Alone, O'Malley Tells Congress</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2264/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. 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Porcari, Department of General Services Secretary Alvin  Collins, local officials and business leaders to tour the State Center in Baltimore City, one of Maryland’s most aggressive redevelopment and transit development efforts. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:01:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2255</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2247/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2247</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2247&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Signs Legislation to Protect Maryland's Priorities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2247/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to protect Maryland’s priorities and strengthen and grow Maryland’s workforce, small businesses and middle class families. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:26:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2247</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2241/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2241</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2241&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Supports Multi-State Artificial Reef Effort </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2241/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O'Malley today joined New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner in support of the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI) to obtain the Navy Spruance Class Destroyer Ex Radford to create a new artificial reef.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:33:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2241</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2223/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2223</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2223&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Signs Emergency Legislation to Protect Homeownership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2223/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley joined with Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, community advocates and other officials today to sign emergency legislation that would help thousands of Maryland homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes and to prevent future generations of homeowners from losing their homes due to foreclosure. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2223</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2175/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2175</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2175&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Promotes Awareness For Tax Relief Programs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2175/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, representatives of the IRS, and the Baltimore CASH Campaign to ensure that all eligible Maryland residents take advantage of the State and Federal income tax credit and other tax relief programs. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:22:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2175</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2127/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2127</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2127&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Announces New Infrastructure to Reduce Congestion</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2127/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Maryland’s commitment to the new I-795/Dolefield Interchange in Owings Mills to help reduce congestion, enhance economic development and improve safety in northwestern Baltimore County.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:19:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2127</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2115/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2115</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2115&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Outlines Vision for Transit Communities in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2115/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today unveiled his vision for the development of sustainable communities around Maryland’s existing transit stations, while addressing elected officials, business organizations, developers and environmental groups from around Maryland at a luncheon in Prince George’s County.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:00:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2115</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2097/As-the-Economy-Falters-So-Do-State-Budgets.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2097</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2097&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>As the Economy Falters, So Do State Budgets</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2097/As-the-Economy-Falters-So-Do-State-Budgets.aspx</link><description>Programs for the elderly are being slashed in Maine. Government jobs are being eliminated in New Jersey. Prison construction has been put off in Virginia. Some schools in California will end their music programs.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:02:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2097</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2081/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2081</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2081&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Highlights Funding to Revitalize Maryland Communities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2081/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced funding that would stimulate reinvestment in and revitalize Maryland’s historic and Main Street communities.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:32:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2081</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2069/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2069</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2069&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Highlights Funding to Revitalize Maryland Communities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2069/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today announced funding that would stimulate reinvestment in and revitalize Maryland’s historic and Main Street communities. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:17:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2069</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2048/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2048</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2048&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley, UM Scientists Announce New Energy Technology</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2048/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined a crowd of University of Maryland scientists and students in College Park to announce the discovery of a bacterium that could lead to the production of 75 billion gallons a year of carbon-neutral ethanol. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2048</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2033/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2033</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2033&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley Plans Capital Spending Across the State</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2033/Default.aspx</link><description>Tucked into the $3.4 billion capital construction budget proposed this year by Maryland Gov. 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Martin O'Malley visited Capitol Hill Thursday evening hoping to get Maryland's congressional delegation in sync with state goals, such as protecting the environment, boosting the economy and defending against terrorism.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:02:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1894</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1882/OMalley-Backs-Energy-Conservation-Legislation.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1882</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1882&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley Backs Energy Conservation Legislation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1882/OMalley-Backs-Energy-Conservation-Legislation.aspx</link><description>Cut back now or run out later.  That's the choice when it comes to electricity in Maryland according to energy legislation being pushed by Governor O'Malley.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:19:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1882</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1873/OMalley-allots-34M-to-nursing-programs.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1873</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1873&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O’Malley allots $3.4M to nursing programs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1873/OMalley-allots-34M-to-nursing-programs.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O’Malley said Thursday he will funnel $3.4 million into the University of Maryland School of Nursing program at Shady Grove, an effort to boost enrollment in the face of a statewide shortage of nurses.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:37:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1873</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1868/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1868</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1868&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Hosts P-20 Workforce/Education Leadership Council</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1868/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley hosted the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s  P-20 Leadership Council today and charged the Council with better aligning Maryland’s education systems with workforce demands. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:20:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1868</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1860/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1860</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1860&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Hosts Workforce Creation Summit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1860/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today hosted a Workforce Creation Summit at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab to generate new ideas and develop workforce policies for Maryland’s future. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:39:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1860</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1857/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1857</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1857&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley pushes job training and adult-education initiatives</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1857/Default.aspx</link><description>To tackle a shortage of skilled workers in Maryland, Gov. Martin O'Malley, at an event in Hanover yesterday, highlighted several initiatives aimed at bringing state agencies together to provide job training and adult education.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:53:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1857</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1828/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1828</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1828&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Executive Teleconference to Discuss Regional Security Issues</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1828/Default.aspx</link><description>Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Maryland Governor Martin J. O'Malley, Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Paul A. Schneider and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison joined in an hour-long teleconference on Friday designed to respond to a simulated disaster in the Washington area.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:56:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1828</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1802/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1802</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1802&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley Pledges to Stand Up for Affordable Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1802/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley is vowing to fight as hard as possible to secure more affordable energy for Maryland residents.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1802</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1794/OMalleys-goal-green-buildings.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1794</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1794&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley's goal: 'green' buildings</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1794/OMalleys-goal-green-buildings.aspx</link><description>From the outside, the new brick classroom building at St. Mary's College looks much like the other Colonial-style structures on the riverfront campus of this small, historic liberal-arts school.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:53:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1794</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1775/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1775</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1775&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O’Malley Joins Regional Leaders In The Launch Of The Chesapeake Crescent Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1775/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. to launch the Chesapeake Crescent Initiative, a unique partnership designed to increase the region’s global competitiveness.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:34:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1775</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1751/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1751</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1751&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CHESAPEAKE BAY: O'Malley's BayStat may control cleanup funds</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1751/Default.aspx</link><description>The allocation of the $50 million annual Chesapeake Bay Trust Fund may be left up to Gov. Martin O'Malley's BayStat program, pending the passage of a Senate bill introduced this week.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:26:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1751</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1735/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1735</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1735&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Urges EPA to Restore Maryland's Right to Reduce Auto Emissions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1735/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Washington D.C., to urge Congress to allow Maryland to implement the Clean Cars Act passed last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to protect our environment and the Chesapeake Bay.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:28:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1735</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1719/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1719</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1719&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley says state must protect education, public safety</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1719/Default.aspx</link><description>Maryland must invest in key priorities like education and public safety to weather a national economic downturn, Gov. Martin O'Malley told lawmakers in his State of the State speech Wednesday.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:02:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1719</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1690/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1690</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1690&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Introduces 2008 Legislative Agenda</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1690/Default.aspx</link><description>Just days after introducing his FY 2009 budget that restrains spending growth while providing record funding for K-12 public education and school construction, Governor Martin O’Malley today unveiled his 2008 legislative agenda to improve public safety in every region of our State and help protect Maryland’s working families.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:00:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1690</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1672/Governor-OMalley-Unveils-FY-2009-Budget.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1672</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1672&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Governor O'Malley Unveils FY 2009 Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1672/Governor-OMalley-Unveils-FY-2009-Budget.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, today released the FY 2009 budget for the State of Maryland. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1672</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1664/OMalley-vows-UM-tuition-freeze.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1664</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1664&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley vows UM tuition freeze</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1664/OMalley-vows-UM-tuition-freeze.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley vowed yesterday to freeze tuition at most of Maryland's public colleges for a third consecutive year, but he acknowledged a likely fight over the issue with legislative leaders who have said tuition should be increased.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:59:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1664</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1644/OMalley-unveils-home-aid.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1644</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1644&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley unveils home aid</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1644/OMalley-unveils-home-aid.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley announced a wide-ranging plan Monday to confront an unprecedented rise in home foreclosures and combat predatory mortgage scams, including legislation to slow the minimum time for foreclosure from 15 days to more than four months.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:37:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1644</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1643/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1643</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1643&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Governor O'Malley Announces Plan to Make College More Affordable for Working Families</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1643/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, University System of Maryland Chancellor Brit Kirwan, and UMBC President. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, today announced a tuition freeze for higher education in Maryland for the third consecutive year.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:36:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1643</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1630/OMalley-to-offer-energy-package.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1630</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1630&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley to offer energy package</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1630/OMalley-to-offer-energy-package.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley's energy administration will release sweeping legislative and policy recommendations today that include new power-conservation laws, an estimated $100 million fund for environment-friendly initiatives and an emphasis on consumer responsibility for electricity consumption.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:30:57 GMT</pubDate><guid 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dominate this year's session.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:46:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1528</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1513/US-blocks-Maryland-other-states-on-emissions.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1513</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1513&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>U.S. blocks Maryland, other states on emissions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1513/US-blocks-Maryland-other-states-on-emissions.aspx</link><description>The Bush administration announced yesterday that it will block efforts by Maryland, California and 15 other states to cut emissions of global warming gases from cars and trucks.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:21:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1513</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1503/Marylands-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1503</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1503&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland's Insurance Brief</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1503/Marylands-Insurance-Brief.aspx</link><description>Maryland’s property insurance market remains healthy and competitive.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1503</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1484/OMalley-to-tackle-electricity.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1484</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1484&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley to tackle electricity</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1484/OMalley-to-tackle-electricity.aspx</link><description>The governor already is making an aggressive push to curb per-capita electricity use in the state by 15 percent by 2015.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:05:30 GMT</pubDate><guid 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Dublin Chamber of Commerce honoring Doctor Robert Gallo. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:50:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1452</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1430/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1430</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1430&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Forget the photo ops. These leaders mean business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1430/Default.aspx</link><description>They meet once a year, usually for an hour or so, before emerging to say how they might save the Chesapeake Bay. They typically answer a few questions afterward, pose for some photos, then go home.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:01:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1430</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1418/State-forests-sought-for-wind-farms.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1418</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1418&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>State forests sought for wind farms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1418/State-forests-sought-for-wind-farms.aspx</link><description>A Pennsylvania company is asking the O'Malley administration for leases in two Western Maryland state forests so it can clear up to 400 mountaintop acres to build about 100 wind turbines.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:55:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1418</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1363/Spreading-green-cheer-among-Friends.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1363</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1363&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Spreading green cheer among "Friends"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1363/Spreading-green-cheer-among-Friends.aspx</link><description>Watch for Gov. Martin O'Malley to propose tightening state laws regulating shoreline development along Chesapeake Bay and the removal of trees when the General Assembly convenes in January.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:56:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1363</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1343/Panel-Biofuel-Unlikely-to-Grow-in-Md.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1343</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1343&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Panel: Biofuel Unlikely to Grow in Md.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1343/Panel-Biofuel-Unlikely-to-Grow-in-Md.aspx</link><description>Maryland must provide more incentives to promote the use of biofuels such as ethanol if the state is to move away from relying on petroleum, according to a panel charged with studying the matter.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:52:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1343</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1282/50M-extra-annually-earmarked-for-bay.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1282</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1282&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>$50M extra annually earmarked for bay</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1282/50M-extra-annually-earmarked-for-bay.aspx</link><description>The Chesapeake Bay emerged as a winner from the General Assembly special session that ended in the early hours of this morning, advocates said.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:57:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1282</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1281/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1281</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1281&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Signs Legislation to Secure Maryland's Future; Closes $1.7 Billion Structural Deficit </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1281/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today signed sweeping legislation to close Maryland’s $1.7 billion structural deficit, reform Maryland’s tax structure to make it more progressive and fair for working families, protect critical investments in public education, higher education, transportation and the environment, and expand health care for thousands of Marylanders and small businesses.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:56:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1281</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1261/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1261</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1261&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Voters to decide the fate of slot machines in Nov. 2008</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1261/Default.aspx</link><description>Maryland lawmakers gave final approval last night to a referendum on slot machine gambling, sending to voters an issue that has bitterly divided politicians in Annapolis for years.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:12:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1261</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1233/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1233</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1233&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>State Planning Dept. Launches Website for Public Access to Local Comprehensive Plans</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1233/Default.aspx</link><description>The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), Richard Eberhart Hall, unveiled a new Internet site today that provides access to the proposed comprehensive plans of local jurisdictions and MDP's comments to those plans. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:45:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1233</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1154/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1154</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1154&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>A rally with Governor O'Malley for higher education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1154/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O'Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown joined students and university leaders in a rally at Lawyers Square in Annapolis last week to support the Governor's budget proposals for higher education.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:25:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1154</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1039/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1039</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1039&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O’Malley calls for consensus as special session convenes</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1039/Default.aspx</link><description>Lawmakers began poring over Gov. Martin O’Malley’s tax plan on Tuesday, the first day of work for the 2007 special session of the General Assembly.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:44:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1039</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/953/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=953</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=953&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland governor backs statewide health information exchange</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/953/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has pledged to proceed with development of a statewide health information exchange for the Free State.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:25:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:953</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/925/Spotlights-on-governor-tonight.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=925</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=925&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Spotlight’s on governor tonight</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/925/Spotlights-on-governor-tonight.aspx</link><description>It’s showtime for Martin O’Malley. When the governor comes to the podium tonight to address the 188 members of the General Assembly, his soliloquy raises the curtain on the second act of the make-or-break performance of his first term.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:925</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/882/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=882</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=882&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley Expected To Introduce Proposal For Health Care Coverage</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/882/Default.aspx</link><description>During the Special Session next week in Maryland, Governor Martin O'Malley is expected to introduce a proposal that will provide medical coverage to residents without insurance.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:58:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:882</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/844/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=844</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=844&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Releases Cost of Delay Budget to Address Maryland's Deficit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/844/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley today released a Cost of Delay budget to reflect more than $1.7 billion in cuts that will have to be made to balance the Fiscal Year 2009 budget if the General Assembly is unable to reach a consensus during the upcoming special session. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:844</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/819/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=819</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=819&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor O'Malley Presents Budget Plan to UMBC Students</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/819/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor O’Malley today presented his comprehensive solution to address the State’s looming $1.7 billion structural deficit to students at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:819</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/771/Forbes-gives-green-kudos-to-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=771</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=771&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Forbes gives green kudos to Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/771/Forbes-gives-green-kudos-to-Maryland.aspx</link><description>Forbes magazine found enough good things about Maryland's
environment to rank the state fifth on its list of "America's Greenest
States."</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:40:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:771</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/748/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=748</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=748&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>With his budget plan, O'Malley promises affordable tuition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/748/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley assured an audience of political science students Wednesday that his budget plan would keep their tuitions within reach of their families' pocketbooks.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:24:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:748</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/739/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=739</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=739&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Eastern Governors Urge EPA to Follow Advice of Scientific Advisers on Ozone</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/739/Default.aspx</link><description>Seven Eastern governors and Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty wrote Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson Oct. 9 urging him to tighten the air quality standard for ozone to the level recommended by the agency's own scientific advisers. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:49:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:739</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/732/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=732</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=732&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>States May Reduce Number of Children In Insurance Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/732/Default.aspx</link><description>As political gridlock in Washington muddies the long-term funding outlook for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, some states are preparing contingency measures such as enrollment caps or cutting children from the rolls.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:59:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:732</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/730/OMalley-Summons-Special-Session.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=730</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=730&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley Summons Special Session</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/730/OMalley-Summons-Special-Session.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) yesterday ordered the Maryland General Assembly into a special session starting Oct. 29 to consider his proposals to resolve a $1.7 billion budget shortfall by raising several taxes and legalizing slot-machine gambling.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:54:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:730</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/720/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=720</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=720&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley to speak to business leaders in Ireland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/720/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to travel to Ireland this week to be the keynote speaker for an event held by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and to attend a lunch and dinner honoring Dr. Robert C. Gallo, O'Malley's office announced today</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:50:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:720</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/549/Maryland-faces-steep-energy-challenge.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=549</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=549&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland faces steep energy challenge</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/549/Maryland-faces-steep-energy-challenge.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland faces steep energy challengehttp://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/06_24-56/GOV
		The energy report that began Gov. Martin O'Malley's tenure in Annapolis pulled no punches - and described a system as broken as his recent efforts to stop electricity rate hikes.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:549</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/532/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=532</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=532&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Greenway Sojourn a blend of economic development, tourism</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/532/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Greenway Sojourn a blend of economic development, tourismwww.times-news.com/local/local_story_172085825.html
		FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Ernie Fletcher told legislators yesterday that he will call a July 5 special session to consider an energy bill that is "urgently needed" if Kentucky is to be a leader in developing alternative fuels and renewable energy.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:532</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/482/OMalley-boosts-energy-assistance.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=482</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=482&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>O'Malley boosts energy assistance</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/482/OMalley-boosts-energy-assistance.aspx</link><description>
		O'Malley boosts energy assistancehttp://www.hometownglenburnie.com/vault/cgi-bin/gazette/view/2007G/06/13-21.HTM
		On the heels of a 50 percent increase in some Marylanders' electricity rates, Gov. Martin O'Malley placed millions more into energy assistance for low-income families.
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