Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
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
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 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
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 the Pfizer vaccine for children. The state’s vaccine equity task force will work to ensure that families in underserved communities will have access to the…
Read MoreGov 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
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 Tawes Crab and Clam Bake. The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, Department of General Services and non-profit PC’s for People made the contribution possible. “The…
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 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…
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 Vehicle Administration to take steps to work with school systems to streamline the process. Saturday September 25th, several MVA branches including Easton will host Bus…
Read MoreMd. State Flags Fly Half-Staff To Honor 10,000+ Marylanders Lost Due To COVID-19
More than 10,000 Marylanders have been lost due to COVID-19 complications, according to Governor Larry Hogan, who directed state flags in Maryland to fly at half-staff in remembrance of those people over the past 19 months. “More than 10,000 lives have now been taken from us by this deadly virus. Each of these Marylanders was…
Read MoreMD Citizens Redistricting Commission to Meet Monday & Tuesday – Virtually
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 second round of virtual meetings on Monday, September 13, and Tuesday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. each night. Individuals from all of Maryland are…
Read MoreMd. Citizens Redistricting Commission Begins New Round Of Hearings
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission starts a second round of virtual meetings this week to hear from Marylanders about the re-drawing of legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections. One virtual meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Citizens who have their own maps for submission should already have done so at least 24…
Read MoreMd. Authorizes COVID-19 Boosters For Seniors In Congregate Care Centers
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the state is immediately authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for Marylanders 65 and older who live in congregate care settings. This would include seniors in nursing homes, assisted living, residential drug treatment centers and group homes for people with developmental disabilities. “For several weeks now, states have had to…
Read MoreMd. Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Frederick Co. Firefighter
A Frederick County firefighter has died in the line of duty. Fire and Rescue Captain Joshua Laird died at the scene of a residential fire. He was a 21-year veteran of the force. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that state and US flags in Maryland are flying at half-staff in tribute to Captain Laird. Flags…
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