Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
Md. Minimum Wage Goes Up With New Year
The minimum wage in Maryland rises with the start of 2021. Employers must now pay $11.75 an hour if they have 15 or more workers, or $11.60 if they have 14 or fewer employees. Under the law, the minimum wage would go up by 75 cents annually until it reaches $15 an hour by 2025.…
Read MoreMd. Boosts Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs
Maryland is making more than $154-million available to help people who are having trouble paying their utility bills. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that’s a 40-percent increase from the last fiscal year. Money goes toward three relief programs that assist Marylanders in dealing with current and past-due bills for heat, electricity and natural gas. “Too…
Read MoreMd. Directs COVID Relief Toward Agriculture, Seafood Industry
Maryland farmers, producers and watermen that have been impacted by the pandemic could be eligible for COVID relief funding. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the targeted relief of more than $9-million comes from a $600-million economic relief packaged announced by the state during the pandemic. The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Department of…
Read MoreMd. Allocates More COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
Maryland continues to vaccinate its nursing home residents and staff and hospital and healthcare workers for COVID-19 this week. The state has allocated an additional 82,800 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Some supplies are going to local health departments to begin vaccination clinics for their first responders. Maryland’s allotment of COVID-19 vaccine supplies…
Read More22 Charged In Talbot Co. Drug Investigation
A ten-month drug task force investigation has led to indictments against 22 people on the Eastern Shore on state and federal charges. The Talbot County Drug Task Force has identified an Easton man, 32-year-old Anthony Banks, as the leader of a drug-trafficking organization that imported large quantities of controlled dangerous substances, including powder cocaine and…
Read MoreMd. Begins Vaccination Of Nursing Home Residents And Staff
Maryland has begun vaccinating residents of nursing homes as well as staff who work at long-term care facilities. The Maryland Department of Health has signed up every nursing home in the state to take part in the vaccination program, through the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care Program, with CVS and Walgreens. Governor Larry…
Read MoreDel., Md. Report Improving Labor Markets In Nov.
Unemployment declined in Delaware and Maryland in November, according to reports released by both states Friday. Delaware’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.1-percent in November, down from 5.6-percent in October. Sussex County had the lowest unemployment rate among the three counties in Delaware, at 4.1 percent last month. The Maryland unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent…
Read MorePreston, Md. Fire Leaves 1 Person Dead
A fire in Caroline County has claimed one life. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze was reported at about 1:00 a.m. Monday by a neighbor in the 21,000-block of Wood Wharf Road in Preston. Local fire departments sent personnel to the scene, who had the fire under control quickly. The cause…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announced Tax Relief, Other Initiatives
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday announced a small business tax relief program, forgiveness of small business loans, support for low-income housing and rental programs and other initiatives to help struggling Marylanders and businesses cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. An executive order issued by Hogan provides small business with a break from major increases in…
Read MoreDel., Md. Join Facebook Anti-Trust Lawsuit
The attorneys general of Delaware and Maryland have joined an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. The social media giant is accused of violating anti-trust acts and has what the prosecutors say amounts to an illegal monopoly. According to Delaware AG Kathy Jennings, Facebook “knowingly, openly and illegally made digital hostages of its users and developers over…
Read MoreUnemployment Fraud Scheme Targets Several Md. Government Officials
The State of Maryland has uncovered an unemployment insurance fraud scheme. According to Governor Larry Hogan, he was among high-ranking state government officials who were targeted. Attempts to file fraudulent claims using stolen identities were blocked once detected. Maryland State Police and the U.S. Labor Department Office of Inspector General are investigating. Hogan said the…
Read MoreMd. Outlines COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
Maryland is taking steps to prepare for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccination supplies — hopefully sometime next week. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday the state is lining up people to administer the vaccine safely. The Health Department issued an order that allows any licensed healthcare provider to administer the COVID-19 vaccine with appropriate training and…
Read MoreMD Eviction Prevention Partnership Grants Awarded – Keeps Moratorium in Place
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that 17 Maryland local jurisdictions were awarded $19.3 million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership grants, which will address the needs of more than 3,600 households across the state. “Maryland has continued to be a national leader in our COVID-19 response, which is why we have responded aggressively with targeted rental…
Read MoreState of Maryland Surpasses 4 Million Coronavirus Tests
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 4 million COVID-19 tests have now been completed in Maryland—another milestone in the state’s long-term testing strategy. State health officials continue to expand Maryland’s testing capabilities during the fall surge, and strongly encourage all Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19. “Over the past eight months, our state has built…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Company Donates 200,000 Face Shields To Md.
Eastern Shore – based Hardwire LLC has donated 200,000 face shields to the State of Maryland for use in school systems across the state. Governor Larry Hogan accepted the donation at Annapolis High School Monday. “After spending months ramping up our stockpile of PPE, Maryland now has a 90-day emergency supply of the most critical…
Read MoreMd. Makes $70-Million In More CARES Act Investments
Maryland plans to invest $70-million into several initiatives designed to address health, safety and economic well-being of Marylanders during the pandemic. Also, $20-million goes to the Maryland Department of Health to continue building up the state’s strategic stockpile of personal protective equipment. Other allocations support relief for renters, developing a mass vaccination plan, and $10-million…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Urges Vigilance As COVID Rates Rise
“Wear the damn mask.” Those were the words of Governor Larry Hogan Thursday as he provided an update of the state’s preparations for a surge in coronavirus cases – which could already be underway. Maryland has been experiencing rising rates of new coronavirus cases in recent days, including more than 1,500 Friday, the highest daily…
Read MoreMaryland Chooses Biden/Harris, but the Eastern Shore Goes with Trump/Pence; Harris Returns to Congress
In Maryland – the state overwhelmingly chose the Biden/Harris ticket for President. However, Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset Counties chose Donald Trump for president (Wicomico County – 53%, Worcester County – 65% and Somerset County – 59%) Wicomico County also voted for 1st District Republican Congressman Andy Harris who received 58% to Mia Mason’s 42% in…
Read MoreUpdate: Voters Line Up To Cast Ballots
Voters have been encountering long lines at may polling places in Delaware and Maryland so far on this election day. Elections officials say you should be prepared to spend more time than usual if you are voting in person. The heavy volume comes even after more than 160,000 Delawareans voted either by mail or absentee.…
Read MoreMany Government Offices Are Closed For Election Day
Many local government offices and services are closed for Election Day.In Rehoboth Beach, city hall offices are closed today as well as on Thursday from 12:30 until 4:30 for Return Day.There is no residential trash pick-up today in Rehoboth.Worcester County Government offices, including Recreation and Parks, are closed today as well as Wednesday November 11th…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Charged With Killing Estranged Wife
Maryland State Police have identified a suspect in a weekend shooting in Somerset County that left a woman dead. 54-year-old James Robellard is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, home invasion and use of a firearm during a felony. He was being treated for injuries suffered during the weekend incident in Marion. Robellard’s estranged…
Read More1 Killed, 2 Shot in Somerset Co. Incident
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting death in Somerset County. Troopers from the Princess Anne Barrack responded to a report of three people being shot in Marion over the weekend. One person, identified as 46-year-old Lagina Robellard of Hebron, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other male shooting victims were taken to a…
Read MoreElection Security Measures Taken In Del., Md.
The integrity of the November 3rd election and protection of the right to vote are being address with actions taken in Delaware and Maryland Friday. Governor John Carney is authorizing the Delaware National Guard 166th Cyberspace Operations Squadron to assist in election security efforts. The Executive Order is intended to secure its cybersecurity assistance in…
Read MoreMd. Poll Finds Support For State COVID Response
Marylanders generally have a positive view of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and the performance of Governor Hogan, according to an independent Goucher College Poll.It found that 82 percent of respondents approve of the Governor’s leadership.The overwhelming majority felt Hogan’s balanced approach to reopening was ‘about right.’69-percent of Marylanders who were surveyed are…
Read MoreMd. Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday
If you are a Marylander who wants to vote in next month’s election, this Tuesday is the deadline to register online to vote.Registration can be accomplished at a local board of elections office, or online at elections.maryland.gov.The deadline to register online is 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may also update status or register in person at…
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