Posts Tagged ‘Governor Larry Hogan’
Lawsuit Promised To Challenge Md. General Assembly-Approved Congressional Maps
Petition Drive Underway For Md. Lawmakers To Take Up Crime Measures
The Maryland State Senate Minority Leader, Bryan Simonaire, is asking his colleagues to take up crime-related measures during the current special session, saying they cannot wait until 2022. Governor Larry…
Read MoreQuestions Arise About Public Comment Ahead Of Md. Special Session On Redistricting
Marylanders have the opportunity to testify during a General Assembly special session next week, but one group says the process of submitting comment is not very inviting. Governor Larry Hogan…
Read MoreMd. Addresses Concern About Omicron COVID-19 Variant
With growing concern about the Omicron Variant, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said Monday that the state’s COVID-19 Response Team is monitoring the situation. “While there is still much unknown about…
Read MoreMd. To Distribute 500,000 At-Home Test Kits For COVID-19
Maryland plans to distribute half-a-million take-home COVID-19 test kits. The Maryland Department of Health said this week that kits will be made available free of charged through local health departments.…
Read MoreMd. Legislative Redistricting Panel Approves Congressional Map Proposal Redrawing 1st District
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has selected a proposed map of congressional districts for the 2022 elections, just over two weeks before a special session of the General Assembly.…
Read MoreThousands Turn Out For 50th Waterfowl Festival In Talbot Co.
Big crowds came out Sunday for the 50th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a showcase of wildlife art which also included a sportsman’s expo. A nonprofit organization presents the annual festival…
Read MoreMd. Legislative Commission Releases Draft Congressional Maps
A set of four draft maps of congressional districts has been released by the Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. The panel was appointed by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House…
Read MoreMd. Rolls Out Program To Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations To Children
About 515,000 more children in Maryland are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that schools, health departments, pediatricians and pharmacies will receive allocations of…
Read MoreMd. Citizens Redistricting Panel To Vote On Final Maps
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission is getting set for its final meeting, at which it’s expected to vote on proposed maps of congressional and legislative districts. The commission said more…
Read MoreMd. State Troopers’ Starting Salaries Get Considerable Boost
Maryland State Police will offer higher starting pay for new state troopers. As of January 1st, 2022, the starting pay for trooper candidates will rise from $35,000 to $51,000. The…
Read MoreDel., Md. Advance COVID-19 Vax Booster Programs
Delaware and Maryland providers of COVID-19 vaccines can start providing booster shots for vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson and Johnson, to certain populations that have been recommended by the…
Read MoreHogan: Keep Comments Coming On Redistricting
Marylanders are being encouraged to comment on draft maps of legislative and congressional districts produced by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that final map recommendations…
Read MoreLongtime Md. State Treasurer Nancy Kopp To Step Down
Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp plans to step down at the end of the year, nearly two decades after she was first elected. Kopp informed members of the General Assembly…
Read MoreVIDEO | Gov. Hogan Address Law Enforcement Groups In Ocean City
Governor Larry Hogan returned to Ocean City and the Eastern Shore Monday, beginning the day with an address at the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriff’s Association in…
Read MoreMaj. Gen. Linda Singh Honored In Md.
The Maryland National Guard Freedom Readiness Center will get a new name, under a proposal to be introduced by Governor Larry Hogan to the Board of Public Works. Hogan said…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Seeks To “Re-fund Police” With $150-M Investment
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has proposed a $150-million investment that will, in his words, re- fund the police. Hogan said Friday the proposal would provide more resources for law enforcement…
Read MoreCaroline County’s Crystal Steel Partners With Ørsted To Build Turbine Parts
Ørsted and Crystal Steel of Federalsburg will be partners in Maryland’s first offshore wind steel fabrication center. A plan was announced Thursday for Crystal Steel to build wind turbine foundations…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announces Major Laptop Contribution To Eastern Shore Nonprofits
More than 200 laptops have been contributed to 11 local nonprofit organizations on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Governor Larry Hogan made the announcement Wednesday in Crisfield before the J. Millard…
Read MoreGov. Hogan: Use Md. Surplus For Tax Relief, Rainy Day Fund Growth
What should happen with Maryland’s recently reported budget surplus of $2.5-Billion? Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that a significant portion should be saved for the state’s Rainy Day Fund. Hogan…
Read MoreGet A Boost: Gov. Hogan Details COVID-19 Booster Shot Initiative
Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot? When should it happen? What is the availability? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday was looking to clarify uncertainty over the booster,…
Read MoreMd. Announces $3-Million For Organizations Involved In Fighting Hate Crime
More than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions will get a portion of $3-million to support their efforts to reduce hate crimes. Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding Tuesday, saying…
Read MoreMd. Looks To Fill School Bus Driver Vacancies
Maryland is trying to get more school bus drivers tested, credentialed, hired and on the roads. Governor Larry Hogan said Friday he is directing the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor…
Read MoreMd. State Flags Fly Half-Staff To Honor 10,000+ Marylanders Lost Due To COVID-19
Md. Accepts Applications For Project Restore Grants
Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that Project Restore, the State of Maryland’s $25 million economic recovery initiative to revitalize vacant retail and commercial spaces across the state, is now accepting…
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