Say 11% tax hike will harm struggling small businesses House Republicans today condemned the first of what is likely to be many tax increase proposals coming from General Assembly Democrats: an 11% increase in Maryland’s alcohol tax. House Democrats are planning to increase Maryland’s alcohol tax from 9% to 10%, a move harkening back to […]
Maryland Reports Milestones In COVID-19 Fight
New Lows For Positivity Rates, Hospitalizations Statewide Positivity Rate Falls to Record-Low 2.85%, Daily Positivity at Record-Low 1.89% Total Hospitalizations Below 300 For First Time Since March 30 ICU Beds Below 70 For First Time Since March 26 Positivity Rates for Baltimore City, Baltimore County Fall to Record Lows Governor Larry Hogan today announced new […]
Maryland Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.9%
Open for Business: Maryland Adds 24,200 Jobs in August 183,200 Jobs Gained During COVID-19 Recovery More Than 18% Lower Than The National Unemployment Rate The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today reported that the State of Maryland added 24,200 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate decreased to 6.9%—more than 18% […]
Wildland Firefighting Crews Deploy to California
State of Maryland Provides Resources, Personnel to Assist Wildfire Response Efforts on the West Coast Maryland Officials Provide Staffing Support to Oregon State Emergency Coordination Center As the West Coast of the United States continues to battle historic wildfires, the State of Maryland is lending its support to response efforts in California and Oregon. “Our […]
Expanded Capacity for Indoor Dining Announced
Marks Beginning of Maryland Restaurant Week Indoor Dining Capacity Increased from 50% to 75% Governor Visits Downtown Annapolis, Encourages Marylanders to Support Local Eateries September 18-27 Governor Larry Hogan today marked the beginning of the state’s first-ever Maryland Restaurant Week by announcing expanded capacity for indoor dining. Effective Monday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m., capacity for […]
Federal Grants Fund Community Service Programs
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Announces Opening of AmeriCorps State Grant Application The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism today announced the opening of the AmeriCorps State Grant application process for the 2021 – 2022 service year. The grants are federally funded by AmeriCorps and administered by the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism. […]
Gov Hogan Issues Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage
Governor Hogan Issues Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Maryland Observance Takes Place September 15 through October 15 Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Maryland. “One of Maryland’s greatest strengths is the diversity of our people,” said Governor Hogan. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, […]
Day to Serve Initiative in Maryland
Volunteer Initiatives Include In-Person and Remote Opportunities Happiness for Heroes Campaign Launched to Support Veterans, Frontline Workers Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation declaring September 11 through October 10 as Day to Serve month in Maryland, and encourages all Marylanders and state employees to choose at least one day to participate in or host […]
3rd Consecutive Year of Lower Individual Health Insurance Premiums
Maryland Insurance Administration Secures 11.9% Average Decrease for Individual Market in 2021 Innovative State Reinsurance Program Has Helped Drive Premiums Down By More Than 30% Over Three Years Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has approved an average 11.9% premium rate decrease for individual health insurance plans with an […]
Enhanced Victim Notification Service in Maryland
Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Announces Availability of Enhanced Notification System Improved Tool Provides Offender Notifications, Expands Access to Services for Victims of Crime in Maryland The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and […]