Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he appointed Kathleen A. Birrane as Maryland Insurance Commissioner to replace former Baltimore County delegate Al Redmer, who has been appointed as the executive director of the Maryland Auto Insurance Fund (MAIF). From the Governor's press release, “Kathleen has the unique advantage of being able to step into this [...]
Governor Larry Hogan has announced several legislative initiatives for the 2019 session. See below for the complete list. Several are linked to press releases or additional information. Education Opportunities for All Marylanders Building Opportunity Act Legislation that increases funding for school construction projects requested by local school systems; legislation will give the Maryland Stadium Authority [...]
Governor Hogan announced the appointment of Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio as the Secretary of Natural Resources. Haddaway-Riccio currently serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff in the governor’s office, where she advises on environmental-related issues. From the Governor's Press Release, “Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has been a strong member of my executive team since day one and has a proven [...]
Governor Hogan recently introduced his budget plan for fiscal 2020. As reported by the Washington Post, The $46.6 billion budget proposal — a 4 percent increase over last year’s fiscal plan — raises the pay of state employees by at least 3 percent, extends a tax relief to the retired military, police officers and fire and [...]
Governor Hogan has appointed former Anne Arundel County Executive and State Senator Robert R. Neall as Secretary of the Department of Health. Neall will replace Secretary Dennis Schrader, who will continue to serve the department as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Neall served as the CEO of a Medicaid managed care company and has held various positions in the [...]
