Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
UPDATED: Ocean City to reopen the beach, Boardwalk
Ocean City is poised to reopen the beach, Boardwalk, and the inlet parking lot to everyone beginning Saturday, May 9, 2020. The decision comes after Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan signed a declaration during Monday night’s meeting. (see below) Mayor Rick Meehan joined WGMD’s Mike Bradley Tuesday morning where he explained that the order does…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Continued Expansion of Coronavirus Testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will continue to expand its COVID-19 testing program by opening a new drive-thru site on Tuesday, May 5 at the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) station in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown site will be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in Western Maryland. Last Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced…
Read MoreMaryland Congressional Delegation discusses status of coronavirus testing
Maryland Congressional Delegation are discussing the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the status of the state’s ability to test for the disease and how to expand that capacity. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone, today discussed…
Read MoreStimulus Payments Provided by CARES Act Cannot Be Seized by Debt Collectors or Creditors
Governor Hogan Announces New Actions to Address COVID-19 Outbreaks in Poultry Processing Plants and Nursing Homes
Governor Larry Hogan announced an expanded testing strategy and aggressive new actions to address outbreaks of COVID-19 at poultry processing plants and nursing homes in Maryland. As Maryland continues to plan for the recovery phase, the state will target and isolate outbreaks and clusters of cases, redouble attention and resources on hotspot areas, and increase mitigation…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Announces World Central Kitchen To Begin Saturday Food Relief Operation at the Camden Yards Sports Complex
At the request of Governor Larry Hogan, the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) will expand its food relief operation in the City of Baltimore beginning Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lot H of the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Supported by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), WCK’s food relief operation will…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office Announces Over $130 Million in Funding Amid Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on Friday, announced $132 million in grant funding through fiscal year 2021 to allow for continued operations for law enforcement, youth services, and victim services agencies, protect jobs, and provide direct services to the people of Maryland. The funding plan reserves $85 million in continued…
Read MoreCity employee tests positive for coronavirus in Salisbury
Mayor Jake Day has announced that a municipal employee of the City of Salisbury has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee, a member of the Salisbury Fire Department, currently has a cough but has not exhibited any other signs of symptoms. The employee will remain in home isolation as mandated by the Wicomico County…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Arrival in Maryland of 500,000 Coronavirus Test Kits from South Korea
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced Operation Enduring Friendship – an effort between Maryland and the Republic of South Korea which has sent 500,000 test kits for coronavirus. The test kits arrived at BWI when the first-ever Korean plane arrived – full of test kits. Governor Hogan believes they will be ready for some recovery…
Read MoreMaryland Congressional Delegation announces $1.6 million in federal funds for laid off workers
$1.6 million in federal grants will go towards temporary disaster relief jobs for laid off workers in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone, announced $1,665,000 in…
Read MoreWanted Virginia man arrested during traffic stop in Harrington
A Virginia man wanted on attempted murder charges has been arrested following a traffic stop in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Saturday officers arrested Lamar Wilson, 39, of Portsmouth, Virginia on several gun related charges and being a fugitive from Pennsylvania. While on patrol shortly before 5 p.m., Saturday on South DuPont…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan issues statewide mandatory mask executive order
Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statewide executive order requiring all customers and retail workers to wear masks in the State of Maryland. Effective on Saturday, April 18 at 7 a.m., all Marylanders will be required to wear masks or face coverings when working or patronizing any retail establishments including grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience…
Read More$45 million in federal funding will go towards education in Maryland
Over $45 million in federal funding will go towards the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone, announced $45,657,990…
Read MoreMD Gov. Hogan Begins Plans for Recovery Phase
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland is now in a position to plan the gradual rollout of the state’s recovery phase amid “very real reasons for hope and optimism,” laying out four building blocks for a recovery plan: Expanding testing capacity Increasing hospital surge capacity Ramping up supply of PPE Building a robust contact…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General calls on federal government to increase healthcare coverage outreach
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has joined a multistate coalition calling on the federal government to increase healthcare coverage outreach in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A letter was sent to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging them to immediately develop and…
Read MoreMaryland extends court closure to June over coronavirus pandemic
The State of Maryland has extended the closure of its court facilities until June. A series of new orders concerning the courts and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were announced Tuesday by Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Mary Ellen Barbera. Among the new orders was additional guidance concerning the release of incarcerated and imprisoned individuals in…
Read MoreMaryland U.S. Senator slams President Trump over WHO funding halt
Maryland U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Finance Committee, issued a scathing statement slamming the President after news broke that the U.S. would halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Deflecting blame is not the way to save lives and get our nation and the…
Read More$107 Million in COVID-19 Economic Relief for Maryland Airports
The Maryland Congressional Delegation has announced more than $107 Million in coronavirus economic relief for the state’s airports. The full Maryland Congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone, today announced…
Read MoreOver $700 million in federal funding awarded to Maryland hospitals, healthcare providers to fight coronavirus
Over $700 million in federal funding will go towards supporting hospitals and healthcare providers to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Maryland. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Institutes Budget & Hiring Freeze and Steps to Bolster MD Unemployment Process
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during his Friday coronavirus update announced that the state is instituting a budget and hiring freeze after Comptroller Peter Franchot projected a $2.8-billion shortfall from the pandemic. The Governor has also directed the State Department of Labor to take steps to bolster the state’s unemployment insurance process to handle the massive…
Read MoreCruisin’ Ocean City postponed until next year over coronavirus pandemic
Cruisin’ Ocean City has been postponed until May 2021 in response to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After careful deliberation, and in following the latest mandates and recommendations from national, state and local authorities, event officials announced Thursday that they are postponing Cruisin’ Ocean City until May 20-23, 2021. “We welcome participants…
Read MoreWorcester County President holds State of the County Address, highlighting response to coronavirus
Worcester County Council President Joe Mitrecic held a State of the County Address on Wednesday where he discussed actions being taken by the County Commissioners in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis locally. Worcester County, like the rest of the country, faces a situation never before encountered, and the Commissioners are calling on residents and…
Read MoreMaryland to receive over $15 million in federal funding for health centers amid coronavirus crisis
Over $15 million in federal funding will be designated to community health centers statewide in Maryland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The full Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin…
Read MoreMd. Congressman Andy Harris announces federal grant funding for healthcare centers in response to coronavirus
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced that over $3 million in federal grants will be used to assist healthcare centers on the Eastern Shore in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funding in total is $3,123,465 and was provided by the recently enacted CARES Act, also known as the “Phase III” Congressional emergency legislation. Three health…
Read MoreTown of Berlin announces further closures, cancellations due to coronavirus
The Town of Berlin continues to actively monitor the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, announcing additional closures to fight the spread of the coronavirus. All town services continue to be provided; however, town employees are working on a modified work schedule to minimize the number of people working at town offices or utility departments. Employees are working…
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