500 people apply for 200 spots in pilot of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program

Gov. Wes Moore’s signature plan to create a year-of-service program for recent high school graduates is scheduled to begin next month after state officials received hundreds of applications. The Democratic governor pitched the idea — first on the campaign trail and then during his inaugural legislative session earlier this year — as a way to connect young adults with jobs and inspire long-term dedication to public service.