Maryland Receives Major Disaster Declaration From Federal Administration For COVID-19 Declaration Provides Additional Support for State’s Aggressive, Coordinated Response Governor Larry Hogan announced tonight that the State of Maryland has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today, Maryland reported 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase […]
Gov Hogan Issues Stay At Home Executive Order
Earlier this morning, at a press conference in response to the escalating coronavirus pandemic, Governor Hogan announced that he had signed an executive order directing all Marylanders to stay at home, effective 8 pm this evening. No Maryland resident should leave their home except for an urgent reason—to obtain food, medicine or medical attention, or […]
Calvert Board of County Commissioners Cancels March 31 Meeting
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, is canceled to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and limit the number of people infected. The BOCC is reducing the number of meetings to conserve resources as county staff respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next meeting […]
Lawmakers Approve Bill Using Medical Marijuana on School Grounds
House and Senate lawmakers have advanced legislation to the Governor’s desk to permit qualified patients access to certain medical cannabis products while on school grounds. House Bill 617 permits either designated caregivers or designated school personnel to administer medical cannabis to students while they are either on school property, participating in school-sponsored activities, or on […]
Government Bureaucracy First-Taxpayers Last
That’s the attitude of every green “Y” vote shown below. These legislators see the taxpayers as servants to the government, not the other way around. They voted to shackle taxpayers with an extra $4 BILLION per year for the Kirwan spending binge. Even worse, they did it at a time when many of our neighbors’ […]
Maryland Reports 157 New COVID-19 Cases
Now More Than 1,200 Confirmed Cases In National Capital Region “We have never faced anything like this ever before, and I continue to urge the people of our state to stay in place at home and stay safe.” The State of Maryland now has 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 157 new cases, which […]
Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases
And Statewide Response Asks Spring Break Travelers to Self-Quarantine For 14 Days, Avoid People Over 60 Urges People Who Go Outside to Avoid Crowds, Playgrounds, and Pavilions Convenes Calls With Federal Delegation, Full Cabinet Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “As of this morning, Maryland has 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19—up from 17 […]
From the Office of Governor Larry Hogan
Maryland Public Schools to Remain Closed Through April 24, Governor Hogan Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Maryland Governor’s Order Prioritizes Child Care for Emergency Personnel 2,400 Beds Available Through Hospital Surge Plan $4 Million in Federal Funding Received to Support Seniors in Need Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps Signups Jump By 50 Percent Governor Larry […]
Del Mark Fisher on the General Assembly Closing Early
Dear Neighbor, The 2020 Session of the Maryland General Assembly came to an abrupt close on Wednesday, March 18th, almost three weeks earlier than scheduled. The last time the Maryland General Assembly adjourned early was during the Civil War. The State of Emergency has severely hurt many working families and small businesses. I own a […]
Notice of Funding Availability for Gun Violence Reduction Grant
Nearly $1 Million to Support Law Enforcement Efforts Addressing Gun Violence in Maryland The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services today announced the release of the Notice of Funding Availability for the FY 2021 Gun Violence Reduction Grant. The Gun Violence Reduction Grant is designed for law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors demonstrating […]