Governor Larry Hogan, joined by Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon, held a recent press conference to provide an update on Maryland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and school reopenings. From the Governor's press release, “I want to make very clear to the people of Maryland again that this crisis is not over and your actions [...]
Over the past two days, health officers from several of Maryland's largest local jurisdictions have written a letter to the Maryland Department of Health urging tighter COVID-19 restrictions be put in place, Baltimore County has instituted a mask/face covering requirement in all public places and Baltimore City has suspended indoor dining at bars and restaurants. [...]
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Pfizer Foundation to address a steep decline in childhood vaccination rates statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will be used for communications, outreach and vaccination clinics in areas showing the most significant declines. From the MDH press release, Childhood vaccinations across [...]
During this difficult and unprecedented time, Maryland’s beer wholesalers have been hard at work supporting frontline workers, small businesses, and first responders. These distributors are local, family-owned businesses with deep ties to their communities. Over the past few months, they have come together to donate (and make!) hand sanitizer, sew personal protective equipment, organize local [...]
In a letter sent today, Governor Hogan directed local leaders to step up enforcement of public health requirements in bars and restaurants across the state. State health officials have connected an increasing number of COVID-19 cases to non-compliance with face covering and physical distancing rules. From the Governor's press release, “The vast majority of bars [...]
The budget committees of the General Assembly, Senate Budget and Taxation and House Appropriations, received a budget update and briefing by the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the State’s budget outlook for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, and reductions for fiscal year 2021. Using the more favorable [...]
The Ravens announced their first step toward reducing attendance at M&T Bank Stadium amid the coronavirus pandemic, deferring 2020 season tickets to 2021. From the Raven's press release, In an email to Permanent Seat License (PSL) Owners, the Baltimore Ravens announced Wednesday that season tickets for 2020 will be deferred to the 2021 campaign. The [...]
Governor Hogan has proposed $1.45 billion in budget cuts across state government to offset revenue losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Reductions include eliminating employee raises, cutting vacant positions and reducing funding for programs ranging from school security to prosecuting violent crime in Baltimore. The proposed changes were released in advance of a meeting Wednesday, [...]
Governor Hogan announced this week the commitment of more than $45.6 million in additional education funding for K-12 technology improvements, community college workforce development programs, rural broadband initiatives, and other priorities in every jurisdiction in Maryland, particularly those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds The Governor's press release describes how the funds will be [...]
Governor Hogan recently announced the appointment of Charles Glass, Ph.D. as the director of Maryland Environmental Service (MES). Glass currently serves as the deputy secretary at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He replaces Roy McGrath, who was recently appointed as chief of staff for the administration. From the Governor's press release, “Charles has [...]
