In a press conference today, Governor Larry Hogan lifted the outdoor mask mandate in Maryland and all restrictions for outdoor dining. The governor also announced that the state has entered a new phase of its vaccination campaign, moving to direct scheduling at mass vaccination sites and continuing to expand points of distribution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmc_Mb_FGk EFFECTIVE [...]
The House Republican Caucus recently elected Delegate Jason Buckel (District 1B, Allegany County) and Delegate Christopher Adams (District 37B - Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester and Wicomico Counties) to serve as House Minority Leader and House Minority Whip. "I am truly humbled to have the support of my Republican colleagues in the House and to be chosen [...]
The Dentons’ 50 Network, of which Manis Canning & Associates is a member, is a consortium made up of the top 50 lobbying firms from across the country. As a part of this network, we have access to exclusive reports, presentations and analysis on politics, issues and political campaigns occurring nationwide. This Friday, April 30 [...]
The Department of Legislative Services recently released its 90 Day Report providing a summary of the major issues of the 2021 General Assembly session and an overview of what passed and what did not. The 90 Day Report is divided into 12 parts, each dealing with a major policy area. Each part contains a discussion [...]
The 2021 General Assembly session came to a close Monday evening, April 12 at midnight with final action being taken on a number of bills and a few others left outstanding. In all, a total of 2,359 bills and joint resolutions were introduced, of which 817 passed. Looking back to the start of the year, [...]
Monday, Governor Hogan announced the expansion and acceleration of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all adult Marylanders. The decision came amidst an increase in COVID-19 infections across the State and would raise the eligibility age for Marylanders to 16 years and over starting this Tuesday (Marylanders aged 16 and older will be eligible to schedule [...]
Governor Hogan announced today the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week, with all Marylanders 16 and older being eligible for a vaccine by April 27. The Governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine equity and expand the state’s distribution network, utilizing hospitals, [...]
In a press conference today, Governor Hogan announced the easing of several coronavirus restrictions in the state, including lifting all capacity limits at restaurants and opening up large indoor and outdoor venues at 50% capacity. The State's mask mandate, physical distancing, and other safety protocols remain in effect. Effective this Friday, March 12 - Capacity [...]
House Speaker Adrienne Jones recently announced a comprehensive legislative package dedicated to closing race-based economic and health gaps for minority communities. From the Speaker's press release, The 2021 Racial and Economic Justice Agenda package was developed this fall with over three dozen local, state and national leaders on ideas to address systemic racism across sectors. [...]
Governor Hogan released details today of his Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget. As described in the Governor's press release, the budget "makes record investments in K-12 education and public health, provides substantial tax relief to struggling Marylanders and small businesses, expands resources for crime prevention and fighting the opioid epidemic, fully funds Chesapeake Bay restoration, [...]
