Governor Hogan announced recently that improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state indicate that every county school system in Maryland is now fully authorized to begin safely reopening. The authority and decision making on safe openings continues to rest with county boards of education and these decisions should be based on a set of statewide metrics, [...]
Governor Hogan has appointed Delegate Paul Corderman to the Maryland Senate following the recommendation of the Washington County Republican Central Committee. Delegate Corderman, R-Washington, has been tapped to replace former Senator Andrew Serafini in Maryland Senate District 2. Senator Serafini resigned effective August 1. From the Governor's press release, “I am confident that Delegate Corderman [...]
The Washington County Republican Central Committee nominated Del. Paul Corderman, R-Washington, to replace former Sen. Andrew Serafini in Maryland Senate District 2. According to the Herald Mail, Corderman and Del. William Wivell, R-Washington, had applied for the nomination. Corderman's name will now be forwarded to Gov. Larry Hogan, who will make the appointment. Assuming Hogan [...]
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 [...]
