Secretary of State

The Chesapeake Bay Commission, located in Annapolis, MD, is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay through collaborative legislative efforts across multiple states. With a history spanning four decades, the Commission engages state delegations to develop policies that address the unique cultural, financial, and ecological conditions of their jurisdictions. In addition to legislative initiatives, the Commission produces a variety of high-quality educational publications and reports aimed at informing stakeholders and the public about the ongoing efforts to protect the Bay. By fostering engagement among legislative branches, the Chesapeake Bay Commission strives to create effective solutions for the environmental challenges facing the region. Generated from the website

The Maryland State Archives is a historical agency of Maryland that serves as a central depository for the government records of permanent value. Its records include colonial and state executive, legislative and judicial, county probate, land and court, church and business, It also maintains records of publications and the reports of state, county and municipal governments; and the special collections of private papers, maps, photographs and newspapers. The agency maintains a search room that provides assistance to researchers and the general public. Located in Annapolis, Md., the Maryland State Archives conducts exhibitions for the Maryland State House.