Governor Announces Appointments, Including Accountability Board Nominating Committee

Governor Hogan recently announced 151 appointments to various boards and commissions in the State. Included in these appointments, are the Governor's two members of the Blueprint for Maryland Future’s Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. The presiding officers of the General Assembly announced their appointments to the Nominating Committee two weeks ago. The Governor's appointments include: [...]

Governor Announces Appointments, Including Accountability Board Nominating Committee2021-06-10T09:34:11-04:00

Maryland to Discontinue Enhanced Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that the State of Maryland will discontinue enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits and reinstate work search requirements on July 3. From the Governor's press release, “Our health and economic recovery continues to outpace the nation, and we have reached the benchmark set by President Biden of vaccinating 70% of adults,” [...]

Maryland to Discontinue Enhanced Pandemic Unemployment Benefits2021-06-02T22:06:10-04:00

Governor Vetoes Several Bills, Allows Others to Take Effect Without His Signature

Governor Hogan vetoed several pieces of legislation this past Friday, targeting bills that would have expanded workers’ rights, bolstered public transit, permitted local governments to raise taxes, and allowed some teachers to continue teaching remotely in the upcoming school year. This followed the veto of four bills earlier in the week that would have limited [...]

Governor Vetoes Several Bills, Allows Others to Take Effect Without His Signature2021-06-01T14:48:56-04:00

Governor Hogan Signs More Than 200 Bills Into Law

Governor Hogan, joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, signed 226 pieces of legislation into law on May 18. Below is a list of several significant bills signed into law. HB 940: Legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland. HB 667/SB 8: Legislation to immediately repeal the State Song. [...]

Governor Hogan Signs More Than 200 Bills Into Law2021-05-19T15:37:15-04:00

Maryland to Receive $6 Billion in Federal Recovery Dollars

The State and local governments can begin to access funding through the $2 trillion American Recovery Act. Of Maryland's $6 billion share, the State will receive $3.7 billion, counties $1.1 billion, cities with more than 50,000 residents will split $619 million, and smaller cities and towns will share approximately $529 million. Guidance issued by the [...]

Maryland to Receive $6 Billion in Federal Recovery Dollars2021-05-11T12:14:01-04:00

Maryland to Receive $3.9 Billion in Federal Aid; Maryland Leaders Unveil New Relief Spending Plan

On Wednesday, Maryland’s top leaders announced another $3.9 billion in federal funding would be distributed to help handle various agencies and departments in Maryland impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Hogan was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones in accepting the funding, which is coming to Maryland through the federal [...]

Maryland to Receive $3.9 Billion in Federal Aid; Maryland Leaders Unveil New Relief Spending Plan2021-04-01T18:20:15-04:00

Maryland House of Delegates Gives Initial Approval to $50 Billion State Budget Plan

The House of Delegates gave initial approval to two bills – House Bill 588 and House Bill 589 – that would constitute a $50.45 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2022. After debating aspects of the spending plan for more than two hours Thursday night (including social issues such as vouchers for private schools and [...]

Maryland House of Delegates Gives Initial Approval to $50 Billion State Budget Plan2021-03-22T07:15:44-04:00

Governor Hogan Lifts COVID-19 Capacity Limits, Other Restrictions

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 [...]

Governor Hogan Lifts COVID-19 Capacity Limits, Other Restrictions2021-03-09T17:05:05-05:00

Governor Hogan Announces More Vaccination Sites, Dr. Robert Redfield to Serve as Senior Advisor

On March 2, Governor Hogan announced a series of updates regarding mass vaccination and the COVID response. In his press conference, the Governor praised the current rate of vaccine rollout, saying that “the pace of daily vaccination is hitting a new high every day, a third safe and effective vaccine is now available, a next [...]

Governor Hogan Announces More Vaccination Sites, Dr. Robert Redfield to Serve as Senior Advisor2021-03-03T14:24:47-05:00

Bipartisan RELIEF Act Signed Into Law

On February 15th, Governor Hogan signed his primary effort of the 2021 legislative session, the RELIEF Act, into law. After undergoing a series of expansions bringing the total to well over $1 billion in direct payments, tax breaks, and business aid, the measure aims to enable hundreds of thousands of state residents and businesses to [...]

Bipartisan RELIEF Act Signed Into Law2021-02-18T21:13:32-05:00
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