Chair designation · Effective

Kumar P. Barve named chair at Maryland Public Service Commission

Record date Jan 12, 2026Last verified Jan 12, 2026

Gov. Wes Moore designated Kumar P. Barve as Chair of the Maryland PSC; Barve previously served 32 years in the Maryland House of Delegates, including as majority leader.

Person: Kumar P. Barve
Commission: Maryland Public Service Commission

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Record date: January 12, 2026
Last verified: January 12, 2026

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