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Easton Today
By the People, for the People
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Delivers State of the State Address
The governor highlights education gains, disaster recovery efforts, and criminal justice reforms in his fourth annual address.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered his fourth State of the State address to the General Assembly at the Maryland State House. During his speech, the governor touched on a range of topics including education system improvements, disaster recovery efforts in communities like Westernport, and criminal justice reforms such as recognizing the pastor of a church in Easton who was detained by ICE. The address featured bipartisan applause and acknowledgments of achievements made under Moore's leadership.
Why it matters
The State of the State address is an important annual event where the governor outlines their priorities and vision for the state. Moore's speech highlighted key policy areas that will likely shape the legislative agenda in the coming year, from education to disaster response to criminal justice reform.
The details
In his address, Gov. Moore recognized several individuals and groups for their contributions, including Pastor Daniel Omar Fuentes of the Nazareno Jesus Te Ama Church in Easton, who was detained by ICE last year, as well as Judy Hamilton, the Republican mayor of Westernport, who is still fighting for federal disaster aid after flooding last May. The governor also acknowledged the historic drop in homicides during the tenure of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Throughout the speech, Moore received bipartisan applause, including from Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, who exchanged playful banter beforehand.
- Gov. Wes Moore delivered his fourth State of the State address on February 11, 2026.
The players
Wes Moore
The 63rd governor of Maryland, first elected in 2022.
Daniel Omar Fuentes
Pastor of the Nazareno Jesus Te Ama Church in Easton, Maryland, who was detained by ICE last year.
Judy Hamilton
The Republican mayor of Westernport, Maryland, who is still fighting for federal disaster aid after flooding last May.
Brandon Scott
The mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, whose tenure has seen a historic drop in homicides.
Bill Ferguson
The president of the Maryland Senate.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk
The speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Gov. Wes Moore's State of the State address highlighted key priorities for Maryland, including education, disaster response, and criminal justice reform. The bipartisan nature of the applause and acknowledgments during the speech suggests a collaborative approach to governing in the state.
