Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
Md. Legislation Would Permit Adult Recreational Use Of Cannabis
New legislation would put Maryland on the path to legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana. Under the bill, Marylanders would be permitted to possess up to 1.5- ounces of recreational cannabis without penalty. Possession of amounts between 1.5 and 2.5- ounces of cannabis would face a civil offense. Many previous convictions for ‘simple…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Gov. Hogan Sets Priorities In His Final State-of-the-State Address
Governor Larry Hogan Wednesday thanked Marylanders for their persistence through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing him with the opportunity to serve as governor for two terms. The two-term Republican delivered his final State of the State Address. “My message to you tonight is that we must all learn to live with this virus,…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ADVISORY: Snow Covered Lights in OC Difficult to See
Winter Storm Kenan has brought wintry weather to the resort area, with strong winds and snow covering the sand and roads in Ocean City. A travel advisory is being issued to alert motorists that the southbound traffic lights on Coastal Highway are currently snow-covered. The snow has reduced the visibility for drivers to tell which color…
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
VIDEO | 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 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 MoreVIDEO: Gov Larry Hogan Announces Expansion of Re-Fund the Police Initiative
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement, and for increased crime control and victim protection services across the state. The governor also announced that he will reintroduce legislation to address violent crime during the upcoming session of the Maryland…
Read MoreMd. Opens Homeowner Assistance Fund
Md., 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 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 MoreUpdate: Delmar, Md. Voters Elect New Mayor
*Update: Benjamin Jorden has been elected Mayor of Delmar Md. Jorden defeated incumbent Karen Wells in Tuesday’s election, 126-76. Two open seats on Delmar, Maryland Town Commission were won by Jacob Boothe and Cory Shaffer.Another candidate, Faith Higbee, finished out of the running. ———————————————————————————————————————————– It was election day Tuesday in Delmar, Maryland. Votes may be…
Read MoreMd. Rolls Out Program To Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations To Children
Gov Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Areas of MD at Risk of Severe Tidal & Coastal Flooding
Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the following…
Read MoreReward Offered For Clues In Woman’s 2002 Disappearance
What happened to Patricia Dudek? It’s an open question, 20 years after the Salisbury woman went missing. Salisbury Police and the FBI have announced a $10,000 reward for information that leads to a breakthrough in the search for her and why she disappeared. Dudek was last seen January 7th, 2002. She was 33 at 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 Centers for Disease Control. The Pfizer vaccine received booster authorization last month. Delaware Public Health officials issued this guidance Friday: Based on CDC recommendations for…
Read MorePublic Invited to Participate in Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Virtual 3rd Meeting Wed, Oct 20
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Citizens Commission), a balanced commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will continue its third round of virtual meetings on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Marylanders are encouraged to join and participate in the public meeting. Following…
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 to fight violent crime. “Trying to reduce crime by defunding the police is dangerous, radical, far-left lunacy,” Hogan said. “The reality is that our police…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announces Major Laptop Contribution To Eastern Shore Nonprofits
Gov. 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 also wants to revisit a proposal to provide retirees with tax relief to keep them from moving out of the state. And, he wants to…
Read MoreMd. Citizens Redistricting Commission Opens 3rd Round Of Hearings
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission begins a third round of virtual meetings. The panel was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to draw up ‘fair and representative’ legislative and Congressional district maps for the 2022 elections. The Commission has drawn up proposed maps, while considering dozens that have already been submitted by the public. Marylanders may…
Read MoreNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, MD
US and Maryland Flags will be lowered to half staff a half hour from sunrise to sunset on Sunday in honor of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This takes place annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year the names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor…
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 it is being distributed based on Maryland State Police violent and hate crime data by county, and through a competitive application process. The money is…
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