Prince George’s County Joining Other Jurisdictions in Imposing Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions

https://youtu.be/EfE29sS7p0Y Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has joined other local jurisdictions in imposing stricter COVID-19 restrictions as case loads continue to increase across the State. Restrictions, which take effect Sunday at 5 p.m., are similar to those imposed in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City. The order does the following (Press Releaseand Health Directive): [...]

Prince George’s County Joining Other Jurisdictions in Imposing Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions2020-11-13T14:35:33-05:00

Baltimore City, Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties Announce COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Hogan announced the tightening of capacity for in-door dining and strongly advised against out-of-state travel and large gatherings during a press conference earlier this week. Three jurisdictions, Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties, have announced more stringent COVID-19 restrictions under Governor Hogan's community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to impose more strict [...]

Baltimore City, Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties Announce COVID-19 Restrictions2020-11-12T12:17:43-05:00

Governor Hogan Tightens Capacity For Indoor Dining; Strongly Warns Against Out-of-State Travel and Large Gatherings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5p739sU7tE&feature=youtu.be Governor Hogan announced today that effective 5 pm, tomorrow, Wednesday November 11, indoor dining capacity at restaurants across the State will drop from 75% to 50%. Restrictions limiting parties to no more than 6, prohibiting standing in bars and requiring all patrons to be seated remain in place. Updated Executive Order The Governor also [...]

Governor Hogan Tightens Capacity For Indoor Dining; Strongly Warns Against Out-of-State Travel and Large Gatherings2020-11-10T18:50:15-05:00

General Assembly Leaders Announce Operations Plan for 2021 Session

Senate President Bill Ferguson and Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones both announced operations plans for their respective chambers yesterday. To develop these plans, General Assembly leadership consulted public health officials and experts in the infectious disease field; other state legislative leaders from across the country; contractors who specialize in air flow and surface cleaning; [...]

General Assembly Leaders Announce Operations Plan for 2021 Session2020-11-06T08:30:06-05:00

2020 Election Round Up – Presidential, State and Local Races

While ballots continue to be counted in several states, Maryland's races have largely been decided. Details below summarize the outcome of major races. As reported by the Baltimore Sun, Vice President Joe Biden easily won the Maryland Presidential Race. "The state has not voted Republican in a presidential election in 32 years." Congressional incumbents also [...]

2020 Election Round Up – Presidential, State and Local Races2020-11-04T11:30:57-05:00

Statewide Ballot Questions on Sports Betting and State Budget Pass

Two statewide ballot questions posed this election as Constitutional Amendments, one to legalize sporting betting and the other to give General Assembly members more authority in crafting the state budget, are passing with comfortable margins. As reported by Maryland Matters, Question 1 was supported by 75% of voters as of early Wednesday, with 25% opposed. [...]

Statewide Ballot Questions on Sports Betting and State Budget Pass2020-11-04T10:08:46-05:00

Governor Hogan Announces Economic Recovery Initiative, Draws $250 Million from Rainy Day Fund

Governor Hogan today held a press conference with Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz and Maryland Housing and Community Development Secretary Ken Holt to launch a major new economic recovery initiative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpT_C_zOIS4 According to Governor Hogan, Maryland kept 70 percent of its economy open throughout the pandemic, adding that Maryland has regained 195,000 jobs lost amidst [...]

Governor Hogan Announces Economic Recovery Initiative, Draws $250 Million from Rainy Day Fund2020-10-22T15:35:00-04:00

Dentons 50 State Network Review of the Political Landscape

 Dentons US LLP recently released A VIEW FROM THE STATES: Dentons 50 State Network Review of the Political Landscape . Prepared by Dentons’ bipartisan public policy team, the Review provides a synopsis of the political landscape for each state prepared by members of our Dentons 50 network — experts from all 50 state capitols with [...]

Dentons 50 State Network Review of the Political Landscape2020-10-21T16:07:51-04:00

Capacity Limits Updated For Outdoor Sporting Venues

Governor Hogan and Secretary of Health Robert Neall recently issued orders updating safe capacity limits for outdoor sporting and entertainment venues, while maintaining face covering requirements and strict public health protocols. From the Governor's press release, “With our key health metrics low and stable, we are taking steps to allow more spectators, including fans of [...]

Capacity Limits Updated For Outdoor Sporting Venues2020-10-17T11:12:52-04:00

Hogan Announces New Chief of Staff

Governor Hogan has named Amelia Chassé Alcivar as chief of staff, effective October 26, 2020. She will take over from acting chief of staff Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr., who led the search process. Mitchell will continue to serve as the administration’s chief legislative officer while assuming an expanded strategic portfolio as senior counselor to the [...]

Hogan Announces New Chief of Staff2020-10-14T09:50:39-04:00
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