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Governor’s Coordinating Offices Releases 2020 Impact Report

2021-01-20 Leave a Comment

Millions of Marylanders Provided PPE, Crucial COVID-19 Resources The Governor’s Coordinating Offices – a group of eight offices unified by Governor Larry Hogan to organize a shared services business model that would reduce costs and connect Marylanders with needed resources statewide – today released their 2020 Impact Report. Milestones included pivoting essential resources for easy, […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: coordinating offices, COVID-19, Gov Hogan, volunteer hours

$1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package

2021-01-19 Leave a Comment

On January 11, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan announced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that plans to provide over $1 billion in stimulus and tax relief to MD families, businesses, and those rendered unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This package is in addition to the $700 million in relief that the […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: earned income, relief, sales tax credits, taxes, unemployment benefits

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Marylanders 65 and Over

2021-01-18 Leave a Comment

State Activates Phase 1B to Officially Begin January 18 State Will Make 50,000 Doses Available to Providers Next Week for Elderly Populations Announces Pilot Program with Giant and Walmart Pharmacies State Prepares to Launch Mass Vaccination Sites Announces Additional Support for County Health Departments Health Order Authorizes Out-of-State Practitioners to Administer Vaccines Governor Larry Hogan […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Gov Hogan, vaccine

Joint Statement from Bowser, Hogan, and Northam

2021-01-18 Leave a Comment

On Planning for 59th Presidential Inauguration Today, the chief executives of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia held a joint call to discuss planning for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The call covered recent requests by D.C. to the federal government, and the leaders discussed the need for enhanced planning and preparation compared to previous […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Gov Hogan, Gov Northam, inauguration, Mayor Bowser, statement

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

2021-01-17 Leave a Comment

Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims January As Human Trafficking Awareness Month During Maryland Child Trafficking Virtual Conference Conference to Engage More Than 500 on Child Trafficking Prevention, Tools to End Human Trafficking Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation recognizing the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Maryland, during the first day of […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: awareness, Gov Hogan, human trafficking, January

Gov Hogan Declares State of Emergency For Inauguration

2021-01-16 Leave a Comment

Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration State Seeks Federal Assistance for Security, Other Resources Related to D.C. Riots, Presidential Inauguration Governor Larry Hogan has issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency related to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. This executive action will allow the state to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to local jurisdictions within […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov Hogan, inauguration, virtual

$781 Million Additional Funding for Maryland Schools

2021-01-16 Leave a Comment

Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. announced $781 million in additional funding to assist Maryland schools and students recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding, allocated through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, provides grant awards directly to local school systems and the SEED […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, CRRSA, Dr Salmon, funding, Maryland schools

$30 Million in Emergency Relief for Music and Entertainment Venues

2021-01-15 Leave a Comment

Awards Will Directly Help Preserve More Than 800 Jobs State Has Provided More Than $700 Million in Emergency Economic Relief Governor’s RELIEF Act Provides Stimulus and Tax Relief for Small Businesses Governor Larry Hogan today announced $30 million in awards for more than 90 live music and performance venues, live entertainment promoters, and independently-owned local […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: entertainment, Gov Hogan, jobs, music, non-profit, profit, tax relief

Gov Hogan Announces Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission

2021-01-14 Leave a Comment

Commission Will Lead Open and Transparent Process to Produce Fair Maps For State Legislative and Congressional Districts First Commission of its Kind in State History Governor Larry Hogan today issued an executive order establishing—for the first time in state history—an independent Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will be charged with drawing fair legislative and congressional […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Gov Hogan, redistricting

Multistate Settlement with Healing Heroes Network

2021-01-13 Leave a Comment

Organization Solicited Donations under the Premise of Helping Wounded Veterans Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, along with 10 other state states, today announced a settlement with Florida-based veterans’ charity Healing Heroes Network, Inc. and its former directors, Stacey Spiegel, Allan Spiegel and Neal Spiegel.  Also part of the settlement is Hero Giveaways, LLC, a […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: AG Frosh, donors, Healing Heroes, scam

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