Several local jurisdictions have issued executive orders or advisories to impose more strict COVID-19 restrictions on dining, retail and recreational establishments. The actions of these jurisdictions are summarized below. Anne Arundel - The most recent county Executive Order, which takes effect today, December 16 at 5 p.m. was recently amended today to allow outdoor dining, [...]
Anne Arundel County Executive Stuart Pittman announced today the halting of indoor and outdoor dining and tighter capacity restrictions for retail stores, fitness centers, casinos, nail and hair salons. These actions will be in effect for four weeks starting Wednesday, December 16 at 5 p.m. until Wednesday, January 13 at 8 a.m. Capacity at retail [...]
Newly sworn in Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced earlier today further restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. These restrictions include the closing of indoor and outdoor dining and limiting capacity at retail and recreational establishments. Restrictions, which take effect Friday, December 11 at 5 p.m. include the following: All indoor gatherings public and private [...]
The 2021 Issue Papers, which preview fiscal and policy matters for the upcoming session, were recently posted to the General Assembly’s website. Prepared by the Department of Legislative Services each year at this time, they highlight key issues to be discussed and serve as a valuable resource for those in Annapolis. This year, the Issue [...]
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 Larry Hogan held a press conference on 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 activities may resume following CDC [...]
Governor Hogan recently announced the commencement of Stage One of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” beginning at 5 p.m on May 15. Under the new advisory, retail stores will be able to open at 50% capacity, manufacturing may resume operations, and personal services (such as barbershops and hair salons) may open at up to [...]
