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 [...]
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 [...]
Governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of two new leaders at the Maryland Port Administration and the State Highway Administration. Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Greg Slater appointed William P. Doyle, a former United States Federal Maritime Commissioner, to lead the Port of Baltimore as the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, effective [...]
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference yesterday May 27 to announce the completion of Stage One of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” Effective Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM, Maryland will move to open outdoor dining in restaurants and social organizations (American Legion/VFW/Elks) with social distancing and strict public health requirements, youth sports [...]
Governor Hogan announced today the appointment of Roy McGrath as the new chief of staff for the State of Maryland. McGrath currently serves as CEO and Chairman of the Maryland Environmental Service Board of Directors. From the Governor's press release, “Roy McGrath is an experienced public and private sector leader with a proven track record [...]
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference yesterday May 13 to announce the commencement of Stage One of the "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery." Effective Friday, May 15 at 5:00 PM, the Stay-at-Home order will be lifted and Maryland will move to a Safer-at-Home public health advisory. The Governor advised that older and more vulnerable [...]
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference yesterday May 13 to announce the commencement of Stage One of the "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery." Effective Friday, May 15 at 5:00 PM, the Stay-at-Home order will be lifted and Maryland will move to a Safer-at-Home public health advisory. The Governor advised that older and more vulnerable [...]
Governor Hogan has announced actions taken on legislation passed during the 2020 legislative session. As he mentioned during a press conference in April, he has vetoed legislation that would increase spending and impose higher taxes and fees. In addition to numerous bills listed in the veto letters (increased spending veto letter and taxes and fees [...]
