Posts Tagged ‘Governor Larry Hogan’
Final Phase of Roland E. Powell Convention Center Expansion Finished in Ocean City
Gov. Hogan Seeks To End Md. School Mask Mandate
Governor Larry Hogan Thursday called upon the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind the school mask policy. In a letter to Board President Clarence Crawford, Hogan said it is critical to move toward normalcy for students and families by rescinding the school masking policy that was adopted by the Board in December and enacted…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del., Md. COVID-19 Updates
Delaware Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Tuesday discussed the decision-making behind ending the universal mask mandate and school mask mandate during a virtual COVID-19 update: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and health officials Tuesday updated the state’s COVID-19 response and status, and announced a special booster promotion involving the Maryland…
Read MoreControversy Swirls Around Md. Legislative Redistricting Votes
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved new maps for legislative districts that were produced by the General Assembly’s Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. Republican lawmakers made a final attempt Thursday to get support for maps produced by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, a panel that was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan in early 2021. Fair…
Read MoreMD Surpasses 2 Million COVID-19 Booster Shots Administered, Hospitalizations Drop Below Pre-Omicron Peak
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed the major milestone of 2 million COVID-19 booster shots. State health officials continue to urge Marylanders to get boosted for maximum protection against the Omicron variant. Hospitalizations Decline Below Pre-Omicron Peak; Lowest Case Rate In U.S. In addition, the state’s key health metrics continue…
Read MoreGov Hogan Declares State of Emergency For Eastern Shore Counties & Southern Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset,…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Tries To Stomp Down COVID-19 Surge
Md. Citizens Redistricting Commission Releases Final Report
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission has explained the reasoning behind the development of congressional and legislative maps it produced after months of examination, hearings and feedback. In a final report presented to Governor Larry Hogan, the Commission said its maps “embody good redistricting principles, including compactness, minimal splits of counties and municipalities, and a highly…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Presents FY ’23 Budget
As he begins his final year in office, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday presented his Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan – a plan he said would provide major tax relief for retirees and working families, makes record investments into education and school construction, and boosts the state’s Rainy Day fund. Hogan also said the budget…
Read MoreMd. To Invest $50-Million To Support Child Care Providers
Maryland plans to provide an additional $50-million in grant funding to support child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Governor Larry Hogan, he plans to include funding in his Fiscal Year 2023 budget to extend the program. Federal funds were exhausted after the Maryland Department of Education administered two rounds of stabilization grants…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility & Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this home heating season. The state is also increasing funding for weatherization assistance programs to improve energy conservation. “The relief we are announcing today will help our most vulnerable…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Expands Testing, Mask Distribution, Nursing Home Protection Measures
Maryland is taking new action to protect residents and staff at nursing homes and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The state plans to open five more hospital-based testing sites by the end of next week, including at UM Shore Regional Health in Talbot County and at TidalHealth in Wicomico County. And, according to…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Hogan Delivers Proposed District Maps To General Assembly
Maryland Lawmakers Head Into 2022 Session
The Maryland General Assembly begins its 2022 90-day session Wednesday in Annapolis. “There is a lot of work to do getting our bills ready, starting to build consensus and getting signatures for cosponsors and so forth,” Delegate Wayne Hartman, R-Dist. 38C said to WGMD’s Mike Bradley on the day before the start of the session.…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Proposes $4.6-Billion In Tax Relief, Business Incentives
Heading into his final year in office, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is proposing a total of $4.6-billion in tax relief for families, retirees and small businesses. One measure would eliminate 100% of state retirement taxes, phased in over time but starting in 2022. Hogan is also proposing expansion of the More Jobs for Marylanders program,…
Read MoreMd. Opens Homeowner Assistance Fund
Maryland homeowners who struggle with housing expenses due to financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for assistance under the new Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the $248-million fund.Funds will be allocated in certain cases where people are delinquent in mortgage payments, property…
Read MoreMd., Del. COVID Updates: Gov. Hogan Declares 30-Day State Of Emergency
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in response to rising rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Statewide hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications have now topped 3,000, and Hogan says trends indicate that number could reach 5,000. “The truth is that the next four to six weeks will be the most challenging…
Read MoreMd. To Require Masks Indoors At State Agencies In Public, Shared Spaces
Winter Wallop Expected Monday
After days of temperatures in the 60s, winter is expected to come roaring back Monday, January 3rd. Numerous winter weather advisories, watches and warnings have been posted across Delmarva as temperatures are expected to take a steep plunge, any rain is expected to switch to snow, and winds are expected to pick up in speed.…
Read MoreMd. Hospitals Take Additional Actions As More COVID-19 Patients Need Treatment
More than 1,500 people are now hospitalized across Maryland due to COVID-19 complications, a threshold that triggers additional actions under a Maryland Department of Health order that was issued earlier this month. Hospitals are directed to optimize bed capacity, redeploy staff or alter their staffing models, and reduce non-urgent and elective procedures and surgeries. To…
Read MoreVirtual Hearing Today (Wed.) On Md. Legislative Redistricting Plan
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Commission is out with proposed maps of state Senate and House districts, to reflect the results of the 2020 Census. The panel will hold a public hearing, virtually, this afternoon (Wednesday). Please sign up by 10 a.m. – CLICK HERE Maryland lawmakers will consider the plan during the session in January.…
Read MoreVaccination, Testing, Hospital / Nursing Home Staffing Addressed During Md. COVID-19 Update
Maryland is committing $100-million in new funding to help hospitals and nursing homes boost their staff levels, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Governor Larry Hogan also said Tuesday that the State of Maryland is expanding weekly shipments of at-home rapid tests, which are available through local health departments. The Maryland National Guard is being…
Read MoreMd. Addresses COVID Concerns In Nursing Homes
Maryland nursing homes will get support and guidance as they try to hold off a winter surge of COVID-19 cases. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that state health officials have issued a new directive to require nursing homes to offer approved or authorized COVID-19 therapeutic treatments, including monoclonal antibody treatments, to residents when an outbreak…
Read MoreMd. Introduces Supply Chain Resiliency Program
Md. Authorizes COVID-19 Boosters For People 16-17 Years Old
Maryland will take steps to make sure hospitals are ready for a growing amount of COVID-19 patients, with the flu season also underway. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that programs to recruit more nurses and to get more nurses and health care professionals graduated and working will accelerate. Also, the State of Maryland is now…
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