Maryland Governor Wes Moore hails Telugus for driving State’s growthMaryland Governor Wes Moore praised the Telugu community for its contribution to the state's growth in technology, healthcare, business and academics while addressing the American Telugu Association conference in Baltimore, attended by Telangana leaders, public representatives and members of the Telugu diaspora. By Telangana Today Published Date - 3 August 2026, 10:15 PMGovernor of the US state of Maryland Wes MooreWashington: Lauding the contribution of the Telugu community, Governor of the US state of Maryland Wes Moore said it was at the forefront of the state’s emergence as a technology and medical powerhouse. Addressing the 19th conference of the American Telugu Association (ATA) in Baltimore on Sunday, Moore also acknowledged the leadership of Aruna Katragadda Miller, the Hyderabad-born Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. In 2022, Moore and Miller made history by becoming the first elected Black Governor and the first woman of colour to serve as Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor. The event also featured noted film personalities, including veteran actor Rajendra Prasad and playback singer Sunitha Upadrashta.