December 9, 2015

Its walls witnessed events that shaped our nation’s history, and after more than five years of intense physical and archival research, in-depth analyses and consultations, and true-to-history design and construction, the Old Senate Chamber in the Maryland State House was returned to its historic 1783 appearance this year. DGS oversaw  ...Learn more

December 9, 2015

With its core responsibility being facilities operations and maintenance for state government, General Services delivers a wide range of professional and technical services to sister agencies. Comprised of four divisions, Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOM) often operates behind the scenes, ensuring that state buildings are operating smoothly and safely. Tenants  ...Learn more

December 8, 2015

General Services Secretary Gail Bassette was a recipient of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the recently celebrated 13th Anniversary of Bmorenews.com at the Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Center in Owings Mills. Secretary Bassette was recognized for spearheading the 1st Annual Business Opportunities & Entrepreneurial Training Summit. The  ...Learn more

December 8, 2015

Tis the season of giving, and we are reminded that the holidays can be particularly difficult for families struggling to put food on the table and gifts under the tree. A question Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. asked comes to mind. “What are you doing for others?” During the holiday  ...Learn more

December 8, 2015

Secretary Gail Bassette will address the 425 graduates of Bowie State University at the 2015 winter commencement on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Leonidas James Physical Education Complex, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie. A member of Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Cabinet, Secretary Bassette is responsible for millions of  ...Learn more