Chair designation · Effective

Kumar P. Barve named chair at Maryland Public Service Commission

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.

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