Governor Hogan has named chief legislative officer Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. to serve as acting chief of staff following the resignation of Roy McGrath. Mitchell will lead the governor’s search for a permanent chief of staff. From the Governor's press release, Statement from Governor Hogan: “It is with regret that I have accepted Roy McGrath’s resignation [...]
Governor Hogan has issued a state proclamation highlighting National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in August, continuing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of childhood vaccines and getting vaccinated annually for the flu. From the Department of Health press release,“We are committed to protecting the health of all Marylanders and routine vaccinations are an essential part [...]
As reported by The Baltimore Sun, Maryland has opened a 24/7 hotline for residents to report violations of executive orders and concerns they may have about people not following social distance guidelines. The hotline is a joint effort between Maryland’s Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and State Police. From The Baltimore Sun article,The state wrote [...]
County Executive Marc Elrich announced that he will nominate former Senator Richard Madaleno as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Montgomery County. Madaleno’s nomination follows the resignation of Andrew Kleine, who has served as CAO for the first 20 months of the Elrich Administration. Madaleno will begin serving as acting CAO on Aug. 16. Madaleno, [...]
Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young announced today that restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining at 25% capacity starting Friday at 5 p.m. As reported by The Baltimore Sun, “This reopening does not mean that we are in the clear as it relates to the pandemic but rather that I want to [...]
Governor Hogan has sent a letter to the State Board of Elections demanding an update within 48 hours on the status of mail-in voting and polling places for the November election. From the Governor's press release, With the State Board of Elections unable to reach consensus on a plan, the November 3 election is occurring [...]
Governor Hogan has issued an amended executive order to ensure that local schools and school systems retain the primary authority to initially determine when to safely reopen their facilities for in-person instruction based on public health guidance. The amended order, which originally authorized local health officers to close any facility deemed unsafe according to community [...]
Senator Andrew Serafini, who represents District 2 in Washington County, announced his resignation from the Maryland Senate stating the "long hours and stress of the job have taken a toll. " Senator Serafini served 12 years in the General Assembly. He was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates and sworn in on March 7, [...]
Fran Phillips - Courtesy Baltimore Sun During his press conference Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Fran Phillips is retiring and Dr. Jinlene Chan, currently Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer, will serve the role on an interim basis. Ms. Phillips has helped lead Maryland's response to the COVID-19 [...]
During a press conference today, Governor Hogan announced an expansion of the state-wide masking order and a public health advisory for all out-of-state travel. He also announced a recent increase in hospitalizations has triggered a ‘stop sign’ in the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ calling for a pause in further reopening plans. From the Governor's press [...]
