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Maryland Flag Flow Half-Staff, Saturday, June 1, 2019

Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). This action is in honor of R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019.
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Maryland Department of General Services Celebrates Flag Day

Hand-held flags will be distributed to honor the day
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is commemorating Flag Day today by presenting hand-held flags to visitors and employees at DGS facilities in Baltimore and Annapolis.
“Today is an important day in our nation’s history,” said DGS Secretary Ellington Churchill. “Today we celebrate the adoption of our American flag, ... Learn more

U.S. & Maryland Flag Flow Half-Staff, Saturday, June 1, 2019

By executive order the United States Flag is to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. This is done as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff. ... Learn more

May Employee of the Month – Officer Yu-Wen Cheng

Maryland Capitol Police Officer Yu-Wen Cheng joined the Annapolis Detachment in 2016. In this brief period, he has proven to be an energetic and eager learner. Certified as a field training officer, he trains new police officers assigned to the Detachment. He has also obtained specialized training in the following:

Detection of improvised explosives
Officer safety and wellness
Police Intelligence
Patrol rifle
Taser

With his tenacious ... Learn more

Attention: Mandatory Emergency Maintenance on State Center Buildings

UPDATE: 
Great news! DGS is pleased to report that the chilled water line repair project for the State Center complex is complete. All systems related to the air conditioning system have been restored to their normal function. The complex will be ready to receive staff and public on Tuesday, May 26, 2019.
A special note of thanks to the DGS FOM Baltimore ... Learn more

Upcoming Fuel Management Training

The Maryland Department of General Services in conjunction with Mansfield Energy Inc. will be offering Statewide Fuel Management Training on Monday, June 10 and Thursday, June 13, 2019.  There will be a morning session from 9am to 11am and an afternoon session from 1pm to 3pm each day.  The training will be held at MDOT 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover ... Learn more

U.S. & Maryland Flag Flow Half-Staff, Wednesday, May 15, 2019

By executive order the United States Flag is to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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Maryland State Departments Hosts Energy Performance and Conservation Session

A Multi-Agency Effort to Improve Facilities through Performance Contracting
BALTIMORE, MD– Today, the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) along with the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, the Maryland State Treasurer, and the Maryland Clean Energy Center hosted a Opportunities for Facility Improvement through Energy Performance Contracting session at the UMBC Technology Center in ... Learn more

SHA Hanover Md. Fuel Site #84 Closed Until Further Notice.

Attention State of Maryland Fleet Managers and Drivers:
The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is notifying Fleet Managers and State Drivers that Fuel SHA Site #84, located at 7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover Md. 21076, Anne Arundel Co. will be closed until further notice for construction and fuel tank replacement.
The closest recommended fueling site is MDOT/SHA #64 located at 910, Stewart ... Learn more

Maryland Flag Flow Half-Staff, Friday, May 3, 2019

Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 3, 2019 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Friday, May 3, 2019 for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Fallen Heroes who have lost their lives in service to our State during the last year.
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