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Governor Wes Moore's State of the State address detailed new initiatives in energy, technology, and immigration. He stated that new data center projects must hire local workers and cover their energy costs to alleviate financial strain on residents.

The state will invest $4 million in AI training programs and utilize AI for assistance with SNAP, Medicaid, and other applications. An Immigrant Rights Task Force will be established to tackle challenges faced by immigrants, focusing on multilingual outreach and legal support. The Citizenship Maryland initiative will aid eligible residents in the naturalization process through various partnerships.