Maryland.govState DirectoryState AgenciesOnline Services Facebook Twitter RESIDENTS BUSINESS GOVERNMENT JOBS EDUCATION VISITORS ONLINE SERVICES News by Topic News Home Agriculture Environment Governor’s Office Natural Resources State Parks State Police Transportation Visiting Maryland News by Region Central Maryland Eastern Maryland Southern Maryland Western Maryland News from Maryland Governor Hogan Announces Legislative Actions – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Discusses Vaccines, Violent Crime, Legislative Session on WBAL Radio’s “The C4 and Bryan Nehman Show” – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: April 7, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of 3 Million Vaccinations in Maryland All Marylanders 16 and Older Now Eligible to Get Vaccinated at Mass Vaccination Sites – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Accelerated Vaccine Eligibility Schedule for All Marylanders Beginning Tomorrow: Eligibility Opens at Mass Vaccination Sites for Marylanders 16 and Older By Monday, April 12: Eligibility Opens at All Providers for Marylanders 16 and Older – Governor’s Office State Leaders Rededicate Lawyers Mall and Thurgood Marshall Memorial in Annapolis – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims April 5 Taekwondo Day in Maryland Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan Highlight Positive Impact of Taekwondo for Marylanders – Governor’s Office Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force Update: April 3, 2021 No-Appointment Line Opens Tomorrow At Salisbury Mass Vaccination Site State To Make Announcements Regarding Further Acceleration Of Vaccine Eligibility Phases In Coming Days Senior Centers Across the State To Safely Reopen By The End Of April – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of Maryland Administering More Than 60,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Per Day State Posts Another New One-Day Record: More Than 78,000 Vaccinations Pre-Registration For Mass Vaccination Sites Open for All Marylanders 16 and Older – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Legislative Action on House Bill 1372 – Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Revisions No-Appointment Line Opens Tomorrow At Salisbury Mass Vaccination Site State To Make Announcements Regarding Further Acceleration Of Vaccine Eligibility Phases In Coming Days Senior Centers Across the State To Safely Reopen By The End Of April – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Senate Confirmation of Dennis R. Schrader as Secretary of Health No-Appointment Line Opens Tomorrow At Salisbury Mass Vaccination Site State To Make Announcements Regarding Further Acceleration Of Vaccine Eligibility Phases In Coming Days Senior Centers Across the State To Safely Reopen By The End Of April – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of More Than 75,000 Vaccinations In One Day State Averaging More Than 59,000 Doses Daily, More Than 2.8 Million Doses Administered Pre-Registration for Mass Vaccination Sites Now Open to All Marylanders – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Urges Federal Officials to Make More H-2B Visas Available to Help Seafood Industry and Seasonal Employers Failure to Act Would Threaten Maryland’s $355 Million Seafood Industry, Supply Chain, Thousands of Jobs Governor Renews Call for Long-Term, Permanent Solution – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration For All Marylanders 16 And Older No-Appointment Line Opens Tomorrow At Salisbury Mass Vaccination Site State To Make Announcements Regarding Further Acceleration Of Vaccine Eligibility Phases In Coming Days Senior Centers Across the State To Safely Reopen By The End Of April – Governor’s Office American Rescue Plan Act Lowers Health Care Costs For Marylanders Low Income Individuals, Families Will Pay Nearly Nothing For Private Health Plans Higher Income Earners Will Be Eligible For Savings For First Time – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces 75% of Marylanders 65 and Over Have Received COVID-19 Vaccines – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones Announce Bipartisan Agreement For American Rescue Plan Funding – Governor’s Office Wayfair To Bring Distribution Center, More Than 250 New Jobs To Harford County New Maryland Facility Will Allow Wayfair to Reach One-third of U.S. Population Overnight – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of More Than 70,000 Vaccinations In One Day State Averaging More Than 55,000 Doses Daily, Nearly 2.7 Million Doses Administered Prince Georgians Encouraged to Pre-Register for New Greenbelt Vaccination Site – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, County Executive Alsobrooks Announce FEMA Community Vaccination Center in Prince George’s County Site at Greenbelt Metro Station To Open April 7 – Governor’s Office Maryland Administering More Than 50,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Per Day as State Enters Phase 2B All Marylanders 16 and Older With Medical Conditions and Disabilities Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Proclaims National Doctors’ Day in Maryland – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces First Federal Mobile Vaccination Units to Launch in Maryland – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 29, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces More Than 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations In Maryland Seven-Day Average Rises to Record 49,713 Shots Per Day Pre-Registration Open for Germantown and Timonium Mass Vaccination Sites – Governor’s Office Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force Update: March 27, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governors Issue Joint Bipartisan Statement on the Rise in Anti-Asian Hate – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Extension of State Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Until Aug. 15 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of More Than 60,000 Vaccinations In One Day, Maryland Nears 2.5 Million Total – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Adopts CDC’s Updated Physical Distancing Guidelines for K-12 Schools – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 25, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Signs Landmark Bipartisan HBCU Funding Legislation – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Highlights Continued Economic Recovery, Job Creation With Visits to Port Covington and Port of Baltimore – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 24, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Six More Mass Vaccination Sites In Maryland Sites to Be Added In Baltimore, Montgomery, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford Counties Marylanders With Disabilities to Be Included In Phase 2B Beginning Next Week – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Accepting Claims and Issuing Payments for Extended Federal Unemployment Insurance Programs No Gap In Benefit Eligibility or Payment for Claimants – Governor’s Office Maryland Enters Phase 2A of Vaccine Distribution Plan, Governor Hogan to Make Additional Vaccine Announcements Today – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Visibility Patrols to Protect Asian Businesses and Communities Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Improve Data Collection and Reporting of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Encourages Federal and State Prosecutors to Investigate Alleged Hate Crimes – Governor’s Office Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force Update: March 20, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Partnership with EPIC Pharmacies to Join Maryland’s Vaccine Distribution Network State Reports New One-Day Record of 57,550 Vaccinations, Record Seven-Day Average of 44,839 Shots Per Day – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Vaccine Eligibility Timeline for All Marylanders, and Primary Care, Hospital Equity, and Mobile Clinic Initiatives Phase 2A for Marylanders 60 and Older Will Begin on Tuesday, March 23 All Marylanders 16 and Older Will Be Eligible By April 27 Primary Care Practices Join State’s Vaccination Effort State Launches Hospital Community Vaccination Grant Program Vaccine Equity Task Force to Launch Mobile Clinics in Hard-to-Reach Areas – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces 2 Million Vaccinations in Maryland, Will Make Announcements on State’s Vaccine Plan Today – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Submits $1.08 Billion Supplemental Budget Focused on Rental Assistance, Higher Education, and Transportation More Than $250 Million for Rental Assistance, Including Eviction Prevention, Rent Relief, and Case Management More Than $275 Million for Higher Education and Community Colleges More Than $230 Million for Capital Transportation Projects – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 17, 2021 – Governor’s Office More Than 140,000 Marylanders Covered Since Maryland Health Connection Launched COVID-19 Special Enrollment One Year Ago 236,000 Who Still Lack Coverage Could Get It For Free Or With Significant Financial Help – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 16, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Priority Appointments for Local Residents at State Mass Vaccination Sites – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Issues Emergency Order Preventing Garnishment of New Federal Stimulus Payments – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Community-Based Priority Appointments For Mass Vaccination Sites – Governor’s Office “I Wish More People Would Be Speaking Out”: Governor Hogan Addresses Rise in Anti-Asian Attacks on CNN’s State of the Union – Governor’s Office Maryland Launches Pre-Registration System for Mass Vaccination Sites Pre-Registration Available for All Phase 1 Eligible Populations – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces New One-Day Record of 56,320 Vaccines Administered – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 ICU Levels Fall Below 200 For First Time Since November 12 State Reports Nearly 45,000 More Vaccinations Maryland Ranks 16th for Fully Vaccinated Population – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 11, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 10, 2021 – Governor’s Office Maryland’s COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Saves Over 21,500 Jobs, Helps Nearly 1,300 Small Businesses Over $31 Million Invested into State’s Economy All 24 Jurisdictions Across Diverse Industry Sectors Receive Relief – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, County Executive Alsobrooks Announce Expansion of Priority Vaccine Appointments for Prince George’s County Residents – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Lifting of Capacity Limits, Masking and Distancing Protocols Maintained Capacity Limits Lifted On Outdoor And Indoor Dining, Retail Businesses, Religious Facilities, Personal Services Beginning Friday, March 12 Large Outdoor And Indoor Venues May Operate at Up To 50% Capacity Quarantine Requirements Lifted On Out-Of-State Travel Western Maryland Mass Vaccination Site To Open One Week Early, On March 25 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Submits $74 Million Supplemental Budget Focused on Bonus for State Employees Funding Will Provide $1,000 Bonus for All Employees Upon Passage of Budget in April State Has Weathered Pandemic’s Fiscal Impact Without Layoffs or Furloughs – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 8, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 7, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 6, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestones of More Than 50,000 Vaccines Administered In One Day, More Than 1.5 Million Total – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 5, 2021 – Governor’s Office Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force Issues Statewide Operations Plan First-of-its-Kind Tactical Operations Plan Provides Detailed Framework and Methodology for Reaching Vulnerable Communities Announces New Community Vaccination Clinic at First Baptist Church in Glenarden For Prince George’s County Residents Task Force Pursuing Mobile Vaccination Clinics for Western Maryland and Eastern Shore – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Proclaims March 5 As COVID-19 Day of Remembrance In Maryland – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: March 3, 2021 – Governor’s Office Maryland Expands Text-Based Outreach to Book Vaccine Appointments for Prince George’s County Residents – Governor’s Office Maryland to Commemorate One-Year Anniversary of First COVID-19 Cases Day of Remembrance to Include Twilight State House Ceremony State House Dome, Government House, Building Across the State To Be Lit Up Amber – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Three More Mass Vaccination Sites in March Introduces Dr. Robert Redfield as Senior Adviser for Public Health 100% of Johnson & Johnson Doses Deployed to Providers This Week State in Active Discussions Regarding Additional Mass Vaccination Sites State Ready to Increase Supply to Providers That Can Administer All Doses Within One Week – Governor’s Office Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital Launches Pilot Program To Vaccinate Most Vulnerable Populations New Program Focuses on Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation for At-Risk Communities – Governor’s Office State of Maryland to Deploy Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Beginning This Week – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of 40% of Marylanders 65+ Vaccinated State Hits New Record of More Than 35,000 Shots Per Day – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 28, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 27, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 25, 2021 – Governor’s Office PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Visits New Mass Vaccination Site at M&T Bank Stadium – Governor’s Office Joint Statement from the Governors of Maryland and Virginia on Progress of the American Legion Bridge/I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 24, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Testifies on National Infrastructure Initiative at U.S. Senate Hearing – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces FEMA-Supported Mass Vaccination Site in Southern Maryland State of Maryland to More Than Double Surveillance Testing for Coronavirus Variants New Executive Order Issued Regarding Face Coverings in School Settings Marylanders Warned Against Vaccine Fraud Schemes – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $7 Million in Emergency Relief Awards for Main Street Communities All Designated Main Street Maryland and Baltimore City Main Street Communities Receive Funding to Support Local Businesses – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 22, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Positivity Rate Falls Below 4% For First Time Since November 2 – Governor’s Office Registration Opens For M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site State’s Next Mass Vaccination Site Opens This Thursday Appointments Will Be Made Available on a Rolling Basis – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop Below 1,000 For First Time Since November 16 Statewide Positivity Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since November 2 Case Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since October 28 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 20, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Proclaims February 20 as Civil Rights Heroes Day in Maryland Marks The Anniversary of the Death of Frederick Douglass Maryland Flag Will Be Lowered to Half-Staff – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Submits 154 “Green Bag” Appointments Includes Nominations for More than 55 Boards Across the State – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 19, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Milestone of More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered in Maryland Providers Have Administered 94.3% of All First Doses Received State Surpasses 7.5 Million COVID-19 Tests, Reports Lowest Case Rate Since November 1 Weather Continues to Affect Federal Vaccine Shipments to Providers – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 18, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Identification of New Coronavirus P.1 Variant in Maryland – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 17, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Rachel Jones to Maryland House of Delegates – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 16, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Submits $1.5 Billion Supplemental Budget Focused on Education Additional Resources to Support Safe Reopening of Schools, Child Care, Local Health Departments, and Housing Counseling – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on the Passing of Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Enacts Bipartisan RELIEF Act of 2021 Emergency Legislation Provides More Than $1 Billion in Targeted Tax Relief and Economic Stimulus for Families and Small Businesses – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccine Update: February 15, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 13, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Hails Final Passage of the RELIEF Act of 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 12, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Oval Office Meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris – Governor’s Office Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force To Partner With County Health Departments To Vaccinate Vulnerable Marylanders Photos: Lt. Governor Rutherford Promotes Vaccine Equity and Confidence with Reid Temple A.M.E. Church in Prince George’s County – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $60 Million Pandemic Relief Grant Program for Child Care Providers – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims Lunar New Year Day Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan Honor Asian Americans and Recognize the Year of the Ox – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Makes Announcements on Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Vaccines State Ready to Provide 1 Million COVID-19 Tests to Support School Reopenings Limited Visitation to Resume at Maryland Hospitals and Nursing Homes Mass Vaccination Site at M&T Bank Stadium to Open February 25 County Health Departments to Receive Four-Week Vaccine Allocation Projects Counties to Appoint Equity Officers, Work With Vaccine Equity Task Force – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health Continues Direct Vaccine Outreach to Prince George’s County Residents State Setting Aside Priority Appointments For Residents From County’s Priority List – Governor’s Office HEARING ALERT: Tax Relief for Retirees “Lifelong Marylanders are moving to other states for one reason: our state’s sky-high retirement taxes. We cannot let this keep happening.” -Governor Larry Hogan – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 10, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Extension of State Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Until May 15 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 9, 2021 – Governor’s Office PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital, Timonium Fairgrounds – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 8, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 7, 2021 – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 6, 2021 – Governor’s Office PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Visits Mass Vaccination Site at Six Flags America More Than 10,000 Appointments Successfully Booked This Morning State Continues to Set Aside Appointments for Some Prince George’s County Residents – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Senate Passage of the RELIEF Act – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 5, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $123 Million in Additional Funding for Local Health Departments Funding Will Help Ensure Focus on Equitable Access and Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines – Governor’s Office HEARING ALERT: The RELIEF Act of 2021 “We have taken unprecedented executive actions to help those impacted by this pandemic… It has made a tremendous difference, but now we need legislative action.” -Governor Larry Hogan – Governor’s Office Mass Vaccination Sites Open Tomorrow in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City Governor Hogan to Visit Six Flags Site With Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 4, 2021 – Governor’s Office FULL TEXT: Governor Hogan’s 2021 State of the State Address – Governor’s Office EXCERPTS: Governor Hogan Delivers 2021 State of the State Address – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 3, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on FBI Headquarters Project – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 2, 2021 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan to Deliver Virtual State of the State Address Wednesday Night – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Update: February 1, 2021 – Governor’s Office VIDEO RELEASE: Maryland Celebrates February as Black History Month Governor Hogan Issues Proclamation, Partners with Banneker-Douglass Museum To Highlight Iconic Black Marylanders – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Provides Update On Statewide Response to Heavy Snowfall, Adverse Conditions Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on the State of Maryland’s government-wide response to the onset of steady snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated through Tuesday. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces South African COVID-19 Variant Identified in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new B.1.351 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a Maryland resident. The new variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health in consultation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Launches Public Outreach and Equity Campaign to Promote Vaccine Confidence Trusted Community Leaders Come Together for Multilingual Campaign to Encourage Marylanders to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead to Head Up Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday Actions Follow Several Weeks of Improved Positivity Rates, Hospitalizations, and Key Metrics State Distributing $80 Million in Additional Economic Assistance For Bars and Restaurants, Hotels and Hospitality Businesses – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Provides Update on Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Progress Nearly 450,000 Total Doses Administered, Including More Than 30,000 on Wednesday State Averaging More Than 22,000 Shots Administered Per Day—64% Increase Over Last Two Weeks – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Announces Impact of Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network in 2020 Law Enforcement Coalitions Disrupt, Dismantle 282 Criminal Enterprises Engaging in Drug, Firearm, and Human Trafficking, Criminal Gang Activity in Maryland. – Governor’s Coordinating Offices Governor Hogan Introduces Maryland Environmental Service Reform Legislation Changes to Structure of Board of Directors, Oversight Rules to Promote Accountability, Reduce Conflicts of Interest Additional Spending Audits and Officer Term Limits to Ensure Responsible Stewardship of Taxpayer Funds – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $258 Million In Additional Rental Relief Funding Over $400 Million In Total Federal Funding Includes $143 Million Distributed Directly To Counties Administration Will Form Bipartisan Advisory Group With Legislative Leaders – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Call with Biden Administration on COVID-19 Vaccinations – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Mass Vaccination Sites, Expansion of Pharmacy Program State-Run Sites to Begin Opening Next Week, Starting With Prince George’s County and Baltimore City Vaccinations Expand Next Week to Safeway and Rite Aid in Targeted Areas Broader Distribution Network Will Help Supplement Vaccination Efforts in Hospitals and Local Health Departments Supply is Extremely Limited: 2 Million Marylanders Are Currently Eligible, State Receives 72K/Week From Federal Government – Governor’s Office HEARING ALERT: The RELIEF Act of 2021 “It is clear to all of us that the primary focus of the 2021 legislative session must be providing additional, immediate emergency relief to the hundreds of thousands of struggling families and the tens of thousands of small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic.” -Governor Larry Hogan – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $35.8 Million in Education Relief Funding Available for Non-Public Schools Governor’s Education Budget Proposes Expanding BOOST Program to Provide Scholarships to Attend Non-Public Schools – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Additional $20.7 Million in Education Relief Funding Grants for K-12 Schools, Community Colleges, Independent Colleges, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Honors the Life and Legacy of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, State Superintendent Call On Maryland Schools to Reopen for Hybrid In-Person Learning By March 1 State Health Officials Provide School Reopening Protocols Union Leaders Asked to Aid Effort to Get Students Back Into Classrooms President Biden Signs Executive Order Supporting Safe Reopening of Schools – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Inauguration of President Biden – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Unveils FY22 Budget Focused on Education, Tax Relief, and Economic Recovery Immediate Tax and Stimulus Relief for Marylanders; Major Tax Cut for All Maryland Retirees Record K-12 Education Funding for Seventh Consecutive Year; Holds Schools Harmless From Declining Enrollment; Record Funding for School Construction, Community Colleges Record Funding for Public Health and Safety, Increases Funding for Local Health Departments; Record Funding to Fight Opioid Epidemic Fully Funds Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts for Sixth Consecutive Year; Fully Funds Program Open Space and Land Preservation Programs Structurally Balanced For Seventh Consecutive Year; Limits Budget Growth Without Raising Taxes or Cutting Services – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Additional $34 Million for Higher Education and Economic Development Projects – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan and Lt. Governor Rutherford Receive Continuity of Government COVID-19 Vaccinations Public Event Promotes Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on the Passing of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency For Presidential Inauguration, Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration State Seeks Federal Assistance for Security, Other Resources Related to D.C. Riots, Presidential Inauguration – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $30 Million in Emergency Relief for Music and Entertainment Venues 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’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Marylanders 65 and Over 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’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland To Receive $402 Million Through Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding Will Expand Existing Rental Programs For Those Impacted by COVID-19 Can Be Used For Rent, Utilities, Home Energy Costs, and Other Housing Expenses – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims Korean American Day Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan Recognize Immense Contributions of Korean Americans to Maryland – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Announces Appointments to All Three Branches of Government – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission 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’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland – Governor’s Office Joint Statement from Bowser, Hogan, and Northam on Planning for 59th Presidential Inauguration – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package RELIEF Act of 2021 Provides Direct Stimulus Payments for 400,000 Marylanders, Sales Tax Credits for 55,000 Small Businesses Repeals State and Local Income Taxes on Unemployment Benefits RELIEF Act Will Be Introduced as Emergency Legislation, Brings Total State Relief to $1.7 Billion – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $50.5 Million For School Construction and Economic Development Projects Will Help Create Jobs and Support Economic Recovery as State Battles COVID-19 Pandemic Governor Will Soon Propose Larger Economic and Stimulus Relief Package For Families and Small Businesses – Governor’s Office “This Assault On Our Democracy Cannot Stand”: Governor Hogan Provides Update on Maryland’s Response to Insurrection at U.S. Capitol – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Events at the United States Capitol – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Marlon Amprey to Maryland House of Delegates Amprey to Represent Legislative District 40, Baltimore City – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Appointment Fills Vacancy on Court of Special Appeals – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits and $40 Million in Additional State-Issued TCA Benefits Starting January 2021 Maryland SNAP Recipients Will See Additional 15% Increase in Food Purchasing Benefits Governor Will Propose Larger Economic and Stimulus Relief Package For Families and Small Businesses – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Actions to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccinations in Maryland 98.7% of Maryland’s Allocated Doses Have Been Deployed to Front Lines National Guard to Dispatch Emergency Vaccination Teams Beginning Tomorrow State Offers More Volunteers to Local Health Departments, More Resources to Hospitals Health Order Provides Accountability for Providers With Lower Usage Rates – Governor’s Office Maryland Accepting Claims and Issuing Payments for the Extended PUA, PEUC, and FPUC Federal Unemployment Insurance Programs Claimants Will Experience No Gap in Benefit Eligibility or Payment Approximately $79 Million in Benefits Already Paid to Claimants – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Announce New Special Enrollment Period – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Attempts To Oppose Certification of Presidential Election Results – Governor’s Office More Than $154 Million Available to Help Marylanders With Energy and Utility Bills State Programs Can Assist With Current and Past Due Bills – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture and Seafood Producers State Has Now Provided More Than $9 Million For Farmers, Watermen, and Producers Part of More Than $600 Million In Emergency Economic Relief – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccinations at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Local Health Departments Continue This Week Local Health Departments to Begin Vaccination Clinics for First Responders Enough Doses Allocated to Vaccinate 100% of Critical Front Line Hospital Staff Vaccination Clinics at Maryland Nursing Homes Are Underway – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill, Governors’ Response to COVID-19 on ABC and CNN – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Data Dashboard Features New Data Visuals, Metrics Including Vaccinations by Region, Age Group, Gender, Race, and Ethnicity – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Marks Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Maryland Nursing Homes – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Senate President Emeritus Miller’s Retirement – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package – Governor’s Office State of Maryland to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Front Line NIH Healthcare Workers Part of Phase 1A Allocations for Front Line Healthcare Workers NIH Is Home to World’s Largest Hospital Devoted to Clinical Research – Governor’s Office Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Maryland This Week State Has Now Allocated 191,075 Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Enough Doses Allocated to Vaccinate 90% of Front Line Hospital Staff Nursing Home Staff and Resident Vaccinations Expected To Begin In Coming Days – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Relief Grants for Major Tourism-Related Institutions $8 Million Will Support 32 Tourism-Producing Organizations Nearly $50 Million in Funding Has Supported Recovery for More Than 1,800 Nonprofits – Governor’s Office Maryland Adds 24,100 Jobs and Unemployment Rate Decreases to 6.8% in November Lowest Unemployment Rate Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic State Has Regained 254,800 Private Sector Jobs During Recovery – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan’s Special Emergency Order Exempts Santa Claus from All Travel and Quarantine Requirements Special Immunity Protects Mr. Claus, Elves, Reindeer from COVID-19 Law Enforcement Instructed Not to Interfere With Performance of Santa’s Duties – Governor’s Office Home For The Holidays: Governor Hogan Announces New Travel Orders, $180 Million More in Economic Relief Issues Emergency Order With New Testing and Quarantine Requirements For Travel State Health Officials Issue Advisory to Limit Gatherings of More Than 10 People State Agencies to Suspend Customer-Facing Operations for Two Weeks Additional Relief Includes Help for Bars and Restaurants, Boost to Temporary Cash Assistance Benefit Governor Will Seek Larger Stimulus Package During Legislative Session – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Three Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies in Baltimore City, Wicomico County – Governor’s Office Maryland, D.C., Virginia Send Joint Letter to President-Elect Calling for Additional Federal Funding for WMATA – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan and Maryland Health Connection Announce Record Enrollment for Health Coverage – Governor’s Office Board of Public Works Votes to Advance Agreement to Complete Purple Line Project Negotiations Save Maryland Taxpayers $550 Million – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Issues Executive Order For Real Accountability and Oversight of Quasi-Governmental Agencies Establishes State Transparency and Accountability Reform Commission Former Sen. Andy Serafini Will Serve as Chair of New Commission – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday, Releases Negotiated Cost of Living Increases for State Employees State Government Agencies and Offices Will Be Closed on Thursday, December 24 State’s Revised Revenue Projections Will Allow Maryland to Honor Contracts Previously Negotiated With State Employee Unions – Governor’s Office As State of Maryland Begins Vaccination Phase 1A, Governor Hogan Reactivates National Guard National Guard to Provide Logistical Support For Points of Distribution, Mobile Clinics, Nursing Homes Renewed Public Outreach Effort Emphasizes Safety, Importance of Vaccines – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Completes Utilization of 500,000 Korean LabGenomics Tests Operation Enduring Friendship Leads to New Partnership Between LabGenomics and CIAN Diagnostics for 1 Million COVID-19 Tests – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Efforts to Prepare for Heavy Snowfall, Adverse Conditions; Marylanders Urged to Exercise Caution Up to 18 Inches of Snowfall Anticipated in Northern, Western Counties Travel Will Be “Difficult to Impossible” For Many Marylanders – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Electoral College Confirming President-elect Biden’s Election Victory – Governor’s Office Full Remarks: Governor Hogan Addresses Maryland’s Electors As They Cast Official Votes for President, Vice President “The greatest and most enduring democratic process that the world has ever known” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan and United States Mint Director David Ryder Welcome American Innovation™ $1 Coin Honoring Maryland on December 14 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Additional COVID-19 Health and Economic Relief Initiatives Signs Executive Order to Provide Emergency Tax Relief to Small Businesses Forgives $75 Million in Small Business Loans Commits $25 Million for Low Income Housing, $12 Million for Rental Housing Works Program Announces $94 Million In New Grants and Investments for Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Announces $10 Million for Victim and Youth Services, Law Enforcement – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Uncovers Unemployment Fraud Scheme Against High-Ranking Government Officials Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford, Several Members of the Governor’s Cabinet Targeted Investigation Underway in Coordination with Law Enforcement Partners – Governor’s Office State of Maryland to Focus on Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Facilities, First Responders In Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation State Health Officials Expand Providers’ Ability to Administer Vaccines Governor and Lt. Governor to Be Vaccinated Publicly State Launching Aggressive Public Health Campaign to Encourage Marylanders to Get Vaccinated – Governor’s Office “It Is Time To Act”: Governor Hogan and Republican Governors Call on Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Mobilizes Medical Staffing Surge to Fight COVID-19, Support Public Health Infrastructure Launches ‘MarylandMedNow’ to Staff Up Nursing Homes, Testing Sites, and Vaccination Clinics Urges Colleges and Universities to Award Academic Credit, Help Healthcare Students Quickly Enter Workforce Hospitals Required to Submit Patient Surge Plan by Tuesday, December 8 Announces New Staffing Appointments at the Maryland Department of Health – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Lays Out Maryland Priorities in Letter to Biden-Harris Transition Team Stresses Need for Additional COVID Stimulus Relief Congress’ Failure to Act Continues to Hurt Small Businesses Infrastructure, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Also Top Priority – Governor’s Office “It’s Cool, Keep Calm”: Governor Hogan Talks to Maryland’s Oldest Veteran, 109-Year Old Ezra Hill – Governor’s Office Secretary of State, Attorney General Offer Guidance for Donors This Giving Tuesday – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Launch of All-Hands-on-Deck COVID-19 Compliance and Enforcement Operation Maryland State Police Launching Joint Operation with Local Law Enforcement, Deploying ‘High Visibility Compliance Units’ Across the State Throughout the Holidays New 24/7 Phone Line to Support Local Compliance Teams, Expanded COVID-19 Prevention Hotline MEMA to Send Statewide Wireless Emergency Alert on Wednesday Evening Maryland Department of Health Launches New Unified Statewide Public Health Campaign – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Honors Victims of Impaired Driving at Annual Maryland Remembers Ceremony More Than 3,300 Marylanders Injured or Killed by Drunk or Drugged Driving in 2019 Alone Hogan Administration Renews Commitment to Initiatives and Policies to Fight Impaired Driving – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Announces $19 Million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership Grants Partnership Supports Local Rental Assistance Programs Statewide COVID-19 Evictions Moratorium Remains In Place – Governor’s Office Maryland Reports New Daily High of 51,510 COVID-19 Tests, Smashing Previous Records Another New Milestone In State’s Long-Term Testing Strategy Health Officials Continue to Expand Testing Capacity and Availability Governor Hogan Encourages All Marylanders to Get Tested as State Battles COVID-19 Surge – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Surpasses 4 Million COVID-19 Tests State Testing Capabilities Expand During Fall COVID Surge, Reach Record Levels LabGenomics Tests Remain Cornerstone of State Testing Strategy, More Than 375,000 Utilized Rapid Antigen Point-of-Care Tests Deployed to Nursing Homes, Local Health Departments – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces MD COVID Alert Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers Marylanders Can Use MD COVID Alert to Receive Confidential COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Smartphones – Governor’s Office First Lady Yumi Hogan to Receive Highest Civilian Honor of the Republic of Korea Will Be Recognized Next Week for Strengthening U.S.-Korea Relations and Korean American Community in Maryland – Governor’s Office To Fight COVID-19 Surge, Governor Hogan Announces Hospital Surge Measures, Statewide Capacity Restrictions Emergency Orders To Restrict Hospital and Nursing Home Visitation, Alleviate Overcrowding at Medical Facilities Institutes 10 PM Closure for Bars and Restaurants, 50% Capacity for Retail and Religious Establishments – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Accepts Hardwire’s Donation of 200,000 Face Shields to the State of Maryland Made-in-Maryland Face Shields Will Go to School Systems Across the State State Continues to Expand PPE Stockpile for Winter Months – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Urges Congressional Delegation to Deliver on New COVID-19 Stimulus Funding More Than 230 Days Have Passed Since CARES Act Became Law Lack of Federal Action Hurts States and Small Businesses on Front Lines of Crisis – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Awarded Over $6 Million to Continue Expanding Apprenticeships State Continues to Be A National Leader in Workforce Development Record 11,000+ Apprenticeships – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $70 Million In New Investments To Protect The Health, Safety, And Well-Being Of Marylanders Includes New Funding for Additional PPE, Mass Vaccination Supplies $15 Million to Ramp Up Unemployment Insurance Staffing Additional Funding for Rental Assistance, Area Food Banks, and Foster Care Urges County Governments to Utilize Remaining CARES Act Funding Before December 30 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for New McCormick Distribution Center in Baltimore County Facility Will Represent McCormick’s Largest Distribution Site in the World – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Staff Appointments Chris Shank to Return to Administration as Director of External Affairs and Interagency Initiatives Shareese Churchill Promoted to Deputy Director for Interagency Communications – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 New Directives Reduce Indoor Dining Capacity to 50%, Restore Mandatory Teleworking for Government Employees Public Health Advisories Limit Indoor Gatherings to 25 or Less, Expand Warnings on Out-of-State Travel Emergency Health Order Expands Hospital Surge Capacity New Guidance for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointment Fills Vacancy on District Court for Anne Arundel County – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan: Maryland Prepared For Fall COVID-19 Surge, Warns Against Complacency “Just Wear The Damn Masks”: Statewide Masking Order and Travel Advisory Remain in Full Effect State Continues to Expand Testing, Maintains Hospital Surge Capacity Plan, Contact Tracing Force, and 60-Day PPE Stockpile With Small Gatherings Driving New Cases, Marylanders Cautioned to Celebrate Holiday Season Safely – Governor’s Office COVID-19 Relief Programs Now Available for Maryland Restaurants, Artists, and Entertainment Venues Governor Urges Local Jurisdictions to Match State’s Investments to Help Families and Small Businesses – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones Release Joint Election Day PSA – Governor’s Office Novavax Plans Major Expansion in Montgomery County, Commits to At Least 400 New Jobs Growing vaccine developer is expanding into new R&D, manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Renews COVID-19 State of Emergency in Maryland Joins White House Coronavirus Task Force Teleconference on Response Efforts and Vaccine Planning – Governor’s Office Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Development Alliance Will Streamline Development of Offshore Wind Resources in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Region – Governor’s Office Federal, State, and Local Officials Partner on Maryland Election Security Residents and Local Officials Urged to Remain Vigilant and Report to Law Enforcement Any Efforts to Impede Access to the Polls or Misinform Voters – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $250 Million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’ Doubles Commitment to Emergency Economic Relief for Marylanders to $500 Million Includes New Relief Programs and Expansion of Existing Programs for Businesses, Restaurants, Main Streets, Arts, and Tourism – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Draft Plan Submitted to CDC Emphasizes Safety, Prioritizes Frontline First Responders, Healthcare Workers, and Nursing Homes – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program New Initiative Makes $10 Million Available for Thousands of Eligible Farmers and Producers – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Position on Statewide Ballot Initiatives – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Updated Safe Capacity Limits For Outdoor Sporting Venues Venues Limited to 10% of Capacity, Including M&T Bank Stadium and FedEx Field – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Finishes In Top Ten For 2020 Census Response More Than 2.2 Million Households Counted, 99.9% Total Response Response Rate Exceeds 2010 Self-Response Rate Carroll County Ranked 24th Out of More Than 3,200 Counties Nationwide – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Senior Staff Appointments Amelia Chassé Alcivar Named Chief of Staff Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. Named Senior Counselor – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, U.S. Naval Academy Announce Brigade of Midshipmen to Attend Navy vs. Temple Football Game – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, Maryland State Police Announce All Aviation Command Bases Will Remain Open – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $3.4 Million in Grant Funding for Expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs, Crime Reduction Efforts Awards Support Long-Term Investments in Young People, Collaborative Law Enforcement Efforts – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Over $2.8 Million in Grant Awards to Create and Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Investing in the Future of the State’s Workforce Through Registered Apprenticeship Programs – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces New Attendance Record For Maryland State Parks Visitors Number 17.1 Million and Counting State Officials Continue to Promote Safe Outdoor Activity During Pandemic Parks Follow All Federal and State Health Guidelines – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Indoor Visitation Can Resume at Nursing Home Facilities, State Superintendent of Schools Expands Child Care Ratios Limited Indoor Visitation and Compassionate Care Visits Can Resume State Commits Additional $6 Million For Testing of Nursing Home Staff Child Care Providers May Return to Full Teacher to Child Ratios and Capacities Governor Provides Update on State’s Flu Season Planning – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Proclaims Maryand’s First-Ever Walktober Highlights Benefits of Maryland’s Official State Exercise Celebration Includes Annual Walk Maryland Day, Walktober Webinar Series – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Appointment Fills Vacancy on Court of Special Appeals – Governor’s Office State of Maryland Reports Zero New COVID-19 Deaths For First Time Since March 28 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan on COVID-19’s Impact on Maryland’s Budget: “The Biggest Fiscal Challenge We Have Ever Faced” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Extension of Homeowners’ and Renters’ Property Tax Credit Deadlines Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged to File Online by October 31 – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Announces Two Communities Receive Main Street Maryland Designations Additions of Reisterstown and Williamsport Bring Statewide Total to 33 Main Streets – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Additional $60 Million Available for School Construction in Baltimore City Maryland Stadium Authority To Deliver More Modernized Schools Through 21st Century School Buildings Program – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan, State Superintendent of Schools Announce Return of Fall Sports Local School Systems Can Now Begin Fall Sports on October 7 – Governor’s Office Maryland’s COVID-19 Recovery Continues: Health and Economic Update Statewide Positivity Rate Falls to Record-Low 2.57%, Daily Positivity at 2.63% Case Rate Drops to 8.1/100K, Lowest Since July 11 Positivity Rate For Marylanders Under 35 Below 3.5% For First Time Lowest Weekly Unemployment Claims Since March 14 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Appointment of Dr. Brenda J. Thiam to the Maryland House of Delegates First Black Republican Woman to Serve in General Assembly Will Represent Legislative District 2B, Washington County – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Calls for Systemic Reforms to Maryland Environmental Service Retired Federal Judge Frederic N. Smalkin Appointed to Board Governor Proposes Substantial Changes to Corporation’s Governing Structure and Oversight Current Corporate Structure Established by the General Assembly in 1993 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million in Grant Awards for Maryland Community Colleges Emphasis on Workforce Development, Employment Opportunities – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million in Federal Funds to Protect Port of Baltimore’s Dundalk Marine Terminal Against Severe Weather, Climate Change Grant Aids Critical Project to Protect Property, Jobs, Infrastructure – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Serology Testing Study For Maryland Firefighters Initiative Now Active In Frederick, Prince George’s, Worcester Counties, Cities of Annapolis and Salisbury, Fort Detrick, BWI Station – Governor’s Office 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’s Office Open for Business: Maryland Adds 24,200 Jobs in August, Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.9% 183,200 Jobs Gained During COVID-19 Recovery More Than 18% Lower Than The National Unemployment Rate – Governor’s Office 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 Wildland Firefighting Crews Deploy to California – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Discusses Crime, COVID-19 Recovery on WBAL News Radio “This past week has been devastating and horrific, and we’ve got to get to the bottom of this.” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Issues Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Maryland Observance Takes Place September 15 through October 15 – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Third 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’s Office During Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Hogan Renews Administration’s Commitment to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Hogan Administration Participates in Nationwide Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Military Community State Agencies Team with Federal and Private Partners to Develop Comprehensive Action Plan – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Maryland’s Legal Action Against the EPA – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Acquisition of 250,000 Rapid Antigen Tests from Becton Dickinson Through Bipartisan Interstate Compact with Rockefeller Foundation Maryland Becomes First State In Compact to Move Forward with Rapid Test Acquisition, Nearly All Participating States Have Signed Letters of Commitment Rapid Tests To Be Deployed to Nursing Homes, Assisted-Living Facilities, Correctional and Juvenile Detention Centers State-of-the-Art Technology is Another Valuable Tool in Maryland’s Long-Term Testing Strategy – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Opens Application Period for $16 Million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership Grants Part of $20 Million Partnership to Support Local Rental Assistance Programs Statewide COVID-19 Evictions Moratorium Remains in Place – Governor’s Office PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Joins State Superintendent for First Day of School Visits in Caroline County County Schools Welcome Back Targeted Groups of Students for In-Person Learning Starting Today New Elementary School Is Largest Construction Project in County History – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Renewal of Affordable Housing Program for Marylanders With Disabilities Partnership with Weinberg Foundation Secures $3 Million Investment Prioritizes Young Adults with Aging Caregivers, Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, and Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Encourages Full Participation of All Marylanders with Less Than 30 Days Until Census Deadline Census Deadline September 30; Maryland 10th in the U.S. in Self Response Rate; 4th in Internet Response Rate Census Data Used to Distribute Billions in Federal Funds for Programs and Services, Local Economic Development and Planning – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Beginning of Stage Three of Maryland’s COVID-19 Recovery, Additional Safe and Gradual Reopenings Movie Theaters, Live Entertainment Venues Permitted to Reopen, Capacity Increased From 50% to 75% at Retail Shops and Religious Services Stage Three Will Continue Flexible, Community-Based Approach; Jurisdictions to Decide Timing of Reopenings Maryland Collaborates with Apple and Google on Launching State-of-the-Art Exposure Notification Tool – Governor’s Office Nearly 9,000 Small Business Jobs Saved By Maryland’s COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Over $10 Million Awarded to 445 Small Businesses Through the Maryland Department of Labor All 24 Jurisdictions and Over 20 Diverse Industry Sectors Received Relief Testimonials: “We Used the Funds to Reinvent Our Business Model,” “We Can Maintain the Great Team That We Have Built” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Selected for Workforce Development Pilot Program to Combat Opioid Epidemic State Receives $4.6 Million in Federal Funding for New Initiative More Than 700 Marylanders To Participate In Program for Job Training and Recovery Services – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan: Every County School System Now Fully Authorized to Begin Safely Reopening State Superintendent Urges School Systems to Reevaluate Mode of Instruction at the End of the First Quarter Announces $10 Million to Help Systems Move Toward In-Person Instruction Maryland Department of Health Issues New Benchmarks to Guide School Reopenings Health and Safety Precautions Must Remain in Place, School Systems Should Work With Local Health Officials to Monitor Trends and Outbreaks – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Delegate Paul Corderman to Maryland Senate Corderman to Represent Legislative District 2, Washington County – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Helps Drive More Than 11,000 Marylanders to Sign Up To Be Election Judges Governor Hogan Urges Local Boards to Contact and Train Judges For Upcoming Election Administration Has Conducted Aggressive Outreach to 65,000 State Employees, Made 167,000 Contacts Through Universities and Colleges – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces All-Electronic Tolling Now Permanent at All MDTA Facilities Statewide Drivers Urged to Sign Up For E-ZPass, Pay Lowest Tolls – Governor’s Office Maryland Reports Another Record Low Positivity Rate, Decline in Hospitalizations Seven-Day Positivity Rate Drops to 4.03%, Daily Positivity Rate Is 3.83% Total Hospitalizations Decline to 535; 139 ICU Beds In Use State Health Officials Continue to Monitor Rising Positivity Rate in Worcester County Positivity Rate Above 5% In Five Jurisdictions; Baltimore City’s Positivity Rate At Lowest Level Since July 9 Nearly 1.35 Million Tests Conducted; 16.4% of Population Tested – Governor’s Office Maryland Reports Lowest COVID-19 Positivity Rate Since Beginning of Pandemic Seven-Day Positivity Rate Drops to 4.05%, Daily Positivity Rate Also A Record Low of 3.08% Total Hospitalizations Are 555; 134 ICU Beds In Use State Health Officials Monitoring Rising Positivity Rate in Worcester County Positivity Rate Declines In Key Jurisdictions; Montgomery County Drops to Record Low 2.52% Over 1.3 Million Tests Conducted; 16.3% of Population Tested – Governor’s Office Governors of Maryland, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia Announce Major Bipartisan Interstate Compact For Three Million Rapid Antigen Tests Six-State Testing Agreement Is First Of Its Kind Among Governors During COVID-19 Pandemic Expansion of Rapid Antigen Testing Is Critical As States Face Testing Shortages and Delays Compact Negotiated By Governor Hogan In His Final Days as NGA Chair More States, Cities, and Local Governments May Join Compact In Coming Weeks – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Provides Update on Statewide Response to Tropical Storm Isaias Over 60,000 Reported Power Outages, Road and Bridge Closures Statewide Tornadic Activity Reported in St. Mary’s, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties Marylanders Urged to Avoid Travel and Heed Local Warnings – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Efforts to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias, Marylanders Urged to Exercise Caution Tropical Storm Watches, Flash Flood Warnings in Effect Marylanders Should Prepare for Intense Rainfall, Winds, Tidal Surge, and Flash Flooding – Governor’s Office Maryland Reports Declines in COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations; Testing Operations Suspended Tuesday Seven-Day Positivity Rate Drops to 4.36%, Daily Positivity Drops to 4.13% Current Total Hospitalizations Slightly Decline to 548 Nearly 1.3 Million COVID-19 Tests Completed, 15.9% of Population Tested – Governor’s Office All of Maryland’s 24 Jurisdictions Meet 10% Testing Milestone, Statewide Positivity Rate Drops to 4.47% Daily Positivity Rate Also Drops to 3.44% Nearly 1.25 Million COVID-19 Tests Statewide, 15.4% of Population Tested Total Current Hospitalizations Increase By Two Nearly 56% of New Cases Are Marylanders Under 40 – Governor’s Office Maryland’s Census Response Rate Above National Average, Governor Hogan Encourages Full Participation Maryland Currently 13th in the U.S. in Self Response Rate; 5th in Internet Response Rate Census Data Used to Distribute Billions in Federal Funds for Programs and Services, Local Economic Development and Planning Decisions – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Free COVID-19 Testing at Ripken Stadium, Ocean City Convention Center, Elkton VEIP One-Time, High-Volume, Drive-Thru Event to Be Held August 4 at Ripken Stadium Weekend Drive-Thru Clinic To Open at Ocean City Convention Center Elkton VEIP Site to Expand Testing in Cecil County State Has Conducted Nearly 1.2 Million Tests, Positivity Rate Falls to 4.57% – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Statewide Mask Order, Out-of-State Travel Advisory State’s Contact Tracing Data Shows Family Gatherings Most Common High-Risk Gathering, Working Outside Home Most Common High-Risk Location State Pauses Reopening, Reaches Critical Turning Point In Fight Against COVID-19 Fran Phillips to Retire, Dr. Jinlene Chan to Become Acting Deputy Health Secretary – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Uncovers Massive Criminal Fraud Scheme 47,500 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Using Identity Theft Totaling Over $501 Million Alerted U.S. Attorney and U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General Maryland Department of Labor Assisting in Investigation of Similar Fraud Cases In States Across the Country Governor Provides Brief COVID-19 Update, Stresses ‘Safer at Home’ Public Health Guidance – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Additional Steps to Further Expand COVID-19 Testing for Marylanders Health Officials Strongly Recommend Testing for Marylanders Employed in Close Contact Settings, Returning from Out-of-State Travel Health Department Directs Physicians to Order Tests Upon Patients’ Request New Testing Sites in Ocean City and Deep Creek Lake New Scheduling Options Increase Convenience and Accessibility – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces $190 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses, Higher Education, and Nonprofit Organizations New Nonprofit Recovery Initiative Will Be Focused On a Range of Organizations, Including Affordable Housing and Disability Providers Investments Include $5 Million for Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs, $3 Million for Arts Organizations In Total, Governor Hogan Has Committed $475 Million In New Investments For Critical Sectors of Maryland’s Economy – Governor’s Office On White House Call With Nation’s Governors, Governor Hogan Continues to Lead Bipartisan Effort For Fiscal Relief for the States New Letter: State and Local Coalition Comes Together To Appeal for Federal Aid Pew: 76% Favor Financial Assistance For State and Local Governments – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Major COVID-19 Testing Site at Baltimore Convention Center Governor Larry Hogan announced today that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will begin operating a free COVID-19 testing site at the Baltimore Convention Center beginning Wednesday, June 17. – Governor’s Office Attorney General Frosh Asks Apple and Google to Ensure All Contact Tracing Apps Serve a Public Health Purpose Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Expresses Concern about Privacy Implications in Letters Sent to Apple and Google – Maryland Attorney General Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops to 6.55%, ICU Beds Fall Below 300 For First Time In 10 Weeks As State Marks One Month Since Beginning of Stage One, Key Health Metrics Continue to Trend in Positive Direction Positivity Rate Falls to Single Digits in All 24 Jurisdictions State Has Now Conducted More Than 500,000 Tests No New Confirmed Cases in Poultry Plants in June State Officials Continue to Encourage Marylanders to Get Tested; More Than 150 Test Sites Now Open – Governor’s Office Maryland’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops to 6.94%, Hospitalizations Fall By More Than 100 Over Two Days Key Statewide Health Metrics Continue to Trend in Positive Direction; Hospitalizations Fall to Lowest Level in 66 Days Positivity Rate In Single Digits In 23 of 24 Jurisdictions More Than 150 Test Sites Now Open Statewide; Six Flags Site Open Today in Prince George’s County – Governor’s Office PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Announces Acquisition of 500,000 COVID-19 Tests Through ‘Operation Enduring Friendship’ Governor Larry Hogan today announced the successful completion of ‘Operation Enduring Friendship.’ – Governor’s Office Full Remarks: Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires 500,000 COVID-19 Tests From South Korea’s LabGenomics ‘Operation Enduring Friendship’: Weeks of Diplomatic Discussions and Procurement Efforts Culminate With First-Ever Direct Freight Flight From Incheon International Airport to BWI Marshall Airport. – Governor’s Office Nation’s Governors Renew Bipartisan Request for Fiscal Relief for States Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland, chairman of the National Governors Association, and Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, vice chair, issued the following statement today. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Next Week School Closures Extended to May 15; State Board Will Examine Options for Remainder of the School Year and Summer, Labor to Launch Online Application for Independent Contractors, Self-Employed Marylanders to Receive Unemployment Benefits, State Commits Additional $4 Million to Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank, Renews Governors’ Bipartisan Request for Federal Stimulus to Address State Revenue Shortfalls – Governor’s Office Attorney General Frosh Urges Marylanders to Get Counted! “Every Marylander can play an important role in making sure Maryland gets its fair share of federal funding,” said Attorney General Frosh. – Maryland Attorney General Maryland Department of Health develops extensive behavioral health guidance during COVID-19 pandemic The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has developed and disseminated broad resources and guidance to help Maryland’s behavioral health community navigate the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, offering much needed support to providers and patients. – Maryland Dept of Health Governor Hogan Plans Gradual Rollout of Recovery Phase Amid “Very Real Reasons for Hope and Optimism” Will Announce Further Detail on Recovery Roadmap Next Week; State to Quadruple Contact Tracing Force to More Than 1,000; Expand Testing Capacity to 10,000 Daily, Enacts Statewide Order Requiring Masks and Face Coverings for Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Retail Establishments, and Public Transportation, Announces Conversion of Former Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park and Hagerstown Correctional Facility to Field Hospital Sites – Governor’s Office Aphena Pharma to add 100 jobs in Talbot County Aphena Pharma Solutions is planning to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the Town of Easton and add 100 jobs over the next two years. – Maryland Business News Governor Hogan Statement Regarding Fiscal Relief for the States Nation’s Governors Urge Congress to Take Action to Support States’ COVID-19 Response on the Front Lines. – Governor’s Office Maryland companies innovate and donate in the face of COVID-19 Stories of companies and the people behind them uniting and innovating to protect our citizens. – Maryland Business News Nation’s Governors Urge Federal Leaders to Provide Immediate Fiscal Relief for States Bipartisan Request for $500 Billion To Meet Budgetary Shortfalls Resulting from Unprecedented Public Health Crisis. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Institutes Budget and Hiring Freeze Across State Government, Takes Action to Bolster Unemployment Claims Process Statewide Strike Teams Expanded to Include Group Homes for Medically Fragile Children and Assisted Living Facilities, Launches ‘COVIDConnect’ Registry for Recovered Coronavirus Patients, Will Deploy New Decontamination Site for PPE at BWI Airport, Ratifies State Board of Elections’ Decisions Regarding June 2 Primary Election. – Governor’s Office Buy Local During Stay at Home Order New Resources Connect Consumers with Farmers, Producers, and Restaurants. – Dept of Agriculture Maryland Department of Health Continues Appointment-Only COVID-19 Testing at Additional Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Sites Sites in Montgomery and Howard Counties opening this week. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Activates Statewide Strike Teams for Nursing Homes, Enacts Order to Shut Down Unsafe Facilities Tours Field Hospital Site at Baltimore Convention Center, Directs Health Department to Provide Racial and Ethnic Breakdowns on COVID-19 Cases, Announces Designation of Baltimore-Washington Corridor as Emerging Hotspot by Federal Administration – Governor’s Office Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rumor Control Page Launches Empowers Marylanders to Call Out False Information, Promote Facts – Maryland Emergency Management Agency DJS Worker Becomes First Positive COVID-19 Case within State Agency The Department is following guidance from the Governor and the Health Department as well as the Centers for Disease Control to minimize exposure to the virus. – Dept of Juvenile Services Maryland Insurance Administration Advisory on COVID-19 and Motor Vehicle Registrations Please note that driving an uninsured vehicle is illegal and can result in significant personal liability for damage and injury to others in the event of an accident. – Maryland Insurance Administration Translated COVID-19 Information The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives and its ethnic commissioners are translating FAQs in more than 10 different languages to assist diverse communities. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives New economic activity measure available for each Maryland county Following its inaugural release last year, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has once again released economic activity data for every county in the nation. – Maryland Business News Governor Hogan Takes Aggressive Action to Protect Nursing Home Residents and Staff Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks Nursing Home Facilities Required to Provide Personal Protective Equipment for Staff, Facilities Must Expedite Testing of, Symptomatic Residents Through Maryland State Lab, Separate Observation Areas Must Be Created for Residents Who Are Sick and Require Monitoring, State Officials To Directly Coordinate Placement of Discharged Patients. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Over $66 Million in Additional SNAP Benefits to More Than 319,000 Maryland Households in Response to COVID-19 Department secures approval from the USDA to issue SNAP emergency allotments in April and May to households across the State. – Dept of Human Services Hours Expand for Medical, Cleaning Supply Donations Disaster relief agencies have extended the operating hours of the four locations around the state to accept donations of specialized medical equipment and some cleaning supplies to support COVID-19 response efforts. – Maryland Emergency Management Agency Governor Hogan Announces Financial Relief Initiatives for Marylanders and Small Businesses, Accelerates Hospital Surge Plan Proclaims Moment of Prayer and Reflection at Noon Sunday, Financial Institutions Commit to Supporting Millions of Borrowers, Drive-Thru Testing Program Expanding to Howard and Montgomery Counties – Governor’s Office MDOT Reminds Marylanders Transportation Is For Essential Travel Only Do Your Job by Staying Home so Essential Workers Can Get to Their Jobs Safely Effective Monday, April 6 – MDOT MTA to Suspend 11 Bus Routes Experiencing 82% Ridership Decline. – Maryland Dept of Transportation Governor Hogan Enacts Emergency Orders to Expand Telehealth, Upgrade Designation of Disabilities Services Personnel Will Lead Another Teleconference With America’s Governors This Afternoon. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Bay Bridge Westbound Right Lane Reopened Today More Than A Year Ahead of Schedule Responding to Governor’s Challenge, Crews Complete Critical Deck Rehabilitation in Record Time. – Governor’s Office State Board Superintendent Announcement The Maryland Board of Education has asked Dr. Salmon to accept a new contract which will continue her service through June 30, 2021. – Maryland Dept of Education Maryland Energy Administration grantee Marlin Steel helping make COVID-19 response supplies Marlin Steel was contacted by medical device manufacturing company to produce test tube racks. – Maryland Energy Administration Governor Hogan Authorizes Remote Notarizations Marylanders Encouraged to Only Conduct Essential Notary Services. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan’s Request for Federal REAL ID Extension is Granted, Giving Marylanders More Time to Become REAL ID Compliant Deadline extended to October 1, 2021, in response to COVID-19 pandemic. – Motor Vehicle Administration Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home Order Under the executive order, no Marylander should leave their home except for an essential reason. Therefore, recreational boating is not allowed. – Dept of Natural Resources Leave Maryland’s Spring Wildlife Wild Handling Fawns is Usually Unnecessary, Often Dangerous, and Always Illegal. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Announces Release of New Public Service Announcement During COVID-19 Pandemic Partnership with YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Highlights Services Available to Victims of Domestic Violence. – Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services As COVID-19 Crisis Escalates in Capital Region, Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order Effective Tonight “We Are No Longer Asking Or Suggesting That Marylanders Stay Home, We Are Directing Them To Do So.” – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health announces 5 more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing Maryland deaths to 15 Five deaths were reported as a result of COVID-19. – Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Maryland Department of Health announces 5 more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing Maryland deaths to 15 Five deaths were reported as a result of COVID-19. – Maryland Dept of Health Voluntary Disaster Relief Agencies, MEMA Partner to Provide Drop-off Sites for Medical, Cleaning Supplies Donations ACS volunteers will be wearing appropriate protective equipment (such as masks and gloves) when donations are received and will adhere to all social distancing guidelines. – Maryland Emergency Management Agency Watch: Governor Hogan Joins FOX News Sunday “Governors are going to do what they think is right in their own states to save lives.” – Governor’s Office Attorney General Frosh Seeks Emergency Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic 27 Attorney Generals Write Letter to Secretary of Education Requesting Relief. – Maryland Attorney General Maryland Adds 3,900 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.3% Reflects Employment Situation Prior to COVID-19. – Dept of Labor Governor Hogan Statement Regarding Outbreak At Carroll County Long-Term Care Facility, Doubling of COVID-19 Death Toll In Maryland Now More Than 2,000 Cases In The National Capital Region. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health Announces Five Coronavirus Deaths The total number of deaths in the state due to COVID-19 is 10. – Dept of Health Maryland Department of Health Announces Fifth Coronavirus Death An Anne Arundel County resident. He was over 80 years of age. – Dept of Health Bloomberg Philanthropies, State of Maryland to Fund Johns Hopkins University-led COVID-19 Treatment Research Joint Public-Private Initiative Will Provide $4 Million in Funding to a Johns Hopkins University-Led Research Team Exploring Therapeutic Uses of Blood Plasma From Recovered COVID-19 Patients. – Governor’s Office Maryland Insurance Administration remains fully operational during COVID-19 emergency No interruption to the agency’s mission serving consumers and the state’s insurance industry. – Maryland Insurance Administration Maryland Receives Major Disaster Declaration From Federal Administration For COVID-19 Declaration Provides Additional Support for State’s Aggressive, Coordinated Response – Governor’s Office Listen: Governor Larry Hogan Talks to Governor Chris Christie on WABC Radio “We’re all fighting this very tough battle— nothing like any of us have ever seen before.” – Governor’s Office 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.” – Governor’s Office Department of the Environment issues reminder: “No wipes in the pipes” Disposable wipes, paper towels should not go into the toilet, which can cause sewage backups and overflows. – Dept of the Environment 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’s Office Update on School Closure After lengthy discussions with health experts from around the State, I have made the decision along with the State Board of Education to extend the closure of all public schools in Maryland for an additional four weeks through April 24, 2020. – Governor’s Office VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Tours Baltimore Convention Center to Review COVID-19 Field Hospital Plans Also Distributes Boxed Lunches at Greenmount Recreation Center, One of More Than 500 Meal Distribution Sites Across The State. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health Announces Fourth Coronavirus Death Prince George’s County resident in his 60s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. – Maryland Dept of Health Maryland Power Utilities Respond to COVID-19 Utility providers are considered essential businesses which will stay open during this state of emergency. – Maryland Energy Administration Maryland allocates $175+ million for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 “These programs will offer the kind of much-needed support our businesses need right now, and help them to pay bills and retain their workforce as much as possible.” – Maryland Business News Watch: Governor Hogan Discusses Maryland’s COVID-19 Response on FOX News, CNN, MPT “We’ve been one of the most aggressive states in the country.” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses, $175 Million Relief Package for Workers and Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Activates Field Hospital at Baltimore Convention Center and Hilton Hotel, Establishes Pilot Assessment Location at FedEx Field, Laurel Hospital to Reopen as Part of Hospital Surge Plan, Issues Emergency Order to Prohibit Price Gouging,Signs Directive to Bring More Testing Capacity Online – Governor’s Office Watch: Governor Hogan Discusses COVID-19 Response on Meet the Press “We’re going to keep fighting it 24 hours a day until we can get it done.” – Governor’s Office Maryland Dept of Veterans Affairs COVID-19 Operational Changes Information for our Customers, Veterans and Family Members. – Dept of Veterans Affairs Maryland Department of Human Services Continues to Provide All Programs and Services to Marylanders While Closing Buildings to the Public in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Residents Can Continue to Access Services Online and via the Call Center. Decision Supports Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Orders and Reinforces CDC Guidelines to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus – Dept of Human Resources State Police Efforts To Reduce Exposure For Employees And Citizens Steps have been taken by the Maryland State Police to reduce the potential of exposure to our employees and to the citizens we serve. – Maryland State Police 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’s Office Farmers Markets Should Continue Operations The department is asking that farmers markets remain open during the current state of emergency. – Dept of Agriculture Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for SBA Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic Small Businesses Can Apply Directly to SBA For Financial Assistance. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Enacts Emergency Legislation to Enhance Ongoing Response to COVID-19 Supports Governor’s Emergency Actions; Protects Marylanders from Economic Hardships That May Result from Pandemic Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative Limits Gatherings to 10 People, Orders Closure of Shopping Malls, Announces Five Requests Nation’s Governors Will Submit to President and Leaders of Congress, Restricts Access to BWI Terminal and Urges Transit for Essential Travel Only, Activates First Phase of Hospital Surge Plan: 900 Beds Available Immediately – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces First Coronavirus Death In Maryland Will Hold Press Conference at 10:00 AM Tomorrow to Provide Further Updates and Announce Additional Actions. – Governor’s Office Maryland Adds 11,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.3% Record January Job Growth, Lowest Unemployment Rate in Over 12 Years. – Dept of Labor Watch Governor Hogan on Morning Joe: “I Just Want to Focus On What We Can Get Done Today” “We’ve got to put aside that stuff and just get this job done, because we frankly don’t have time to wait.” – Governor’s Office MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19 Changes effective immediately at all branch offices and VEIP stations statewide. – Motor Vehicle Administration Watch: Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Maryland’s Coronavirus Response Live on MSNBC, NPR “We’re all trying to just make the decisions as fast as we can to do whatever we can to flatten out that curve” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Issues Proclamation to Postpone April 28 Primary, Implement Vote-By-Mail System To Fill 7th Congressional District Seat Discussions Underway To Postpone Preakness Stakes, Announces Plan to Convert Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations to Drive-Thru Testing Centers, Announces Proactive Measures to Maintain Essential Transportation Services, Restrict Access to BWI Terminal, Reinforces CDC Guidelines to Stay Home and Limit Gatherings, Urges Citizens to Avoid Panic Buying – Governor’s Office MD State Prison Visits Suspended Immediately The Department will provide free phone calls and video visitation for inmates. – Dept of Public Safety and Correctional Services Department of Agriculture Operations During State of Emergency. Response to COVID-19 Emergency Orders – Dept of Agriculture DNR Activities During State of Emergency “Information for our Patrons, Customers, and Friends – Dept of Natural Resources Watch: Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Maryland’s Coronavirus Response Live on CNN, PBS “It’s going to challenge and tax every resource we have, but I just want people to understand that we will get through this together” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Orders Closure of Bars and Restaurants, Announces Unprecedented Public Health Surge To Combat COVID-19 Crisis Prohibits Gatherings of More Than 50 People Directs Maryland Department of Health to Increase Hospital Capacity by Additional 6,000 Beds, Activates Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps Activates 1,000 Maryland National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Prohibits Utility Companies From Shutting Off Service, Tenant Evictions During State of Emergency – Governor’s Office Statement from Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr. on Covid-19-related business insurance issues During this challenging time, the Maryland Insurance Administration is fully operational, and we will open investigations into virus-related insurance issues as needed. – Maryland Insurance Administration Statement from Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr. on Covid-19-related business insurance issues Prohibits Gatherings of More Than 50 People, Directs Maryland Department of Health to Increase Hospital Capacity by Additional 6,000 Beds, Activates Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps, Activates 1,000 Maryland National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, Prohibits Utility Companies From Shutting Off Service, Tenant Evictions During State of Emergency – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health reports COVID-19 exposure risk at Lorien Elkridge The resident has been hospitalized, and the facility is in the process of notifying all residents, staff and family members. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Issues Emergency Order to Close All Maryland Casinos, Racetracks, and Simulcast Betting Facilities to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Reiterates That Failure to Follow Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings Is a Crime, And Will Be Enforced If Businesses Fail to Comply. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Enacts Emergency Order to Expand Access to Child Care During COVID-19 State of Emergency State Department of Education Issues Enhanced Guidelines for Day Care Facilities to Prevent The Spread of COVID-19. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Discusses Maryland’s Coronavirus Response Live on CNN “In a time of crisis like this, there can’t be any Republicans or Democrats. We’re all Americans and we’ve all got to act with one voice and take the actions that are necessary.” – Governor’s Office Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General Warn of Possible Charity Scams Related to COVID-19 The Office of the Secretary of State registers and regulates charitable organizations that solicit charitable contributions in Maryland. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of General Services to Host Exhibit in Celebration of Women’s History Month The exhibits, located in the lobby of the 301 W. Preston St. building in Baltimore, are part of the department’s community outreach efforts in recognition of Women’s History Month. – Dept of General Services Intercounty Connector Tolling System Upgrades Will Be Completed In Early April Detours for Gantry Work Continue This Weekend Between Columbia Pike & New Hampshire Avenue. – Maryland Dept of Transportation Intercounty Connector Tolling System Upgrades Will Be Completed In Early April Detours for Gantry Work Continue This Weekend Between Columbia Pike & New Hampshire Avenue. – Maryland Dept of Transportation Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic National Guard Activated; MEMA Activation Level Raised; Mass Gatherings Prohibited; Cruise Terminal at Port of Baltimore Closed. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement Regarding First Case of COVID-19 Community Transmission in Maryland Will Speak at 4:00 P.M. to Announce Major Actions to Protect Public Health and Limit Spread of Coronavirus Pandemic. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces New Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, Additional Actions Motor Vehicle Administration, State Correctional Facilities to Initiate New Protocols to Keep Marylanders Safe. – Governor’s Office Montana Resident Visiting Anne Arundel County Tests Positive for COVID-19 Maryland Officials Leading the Investigation; World Health Organization Declares Global Pandemic. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Ninth Positive Case of COVID-19 in Maryland, Issues New Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting to Review Administration’s Ongoing Response to Novel Coronavirus. – Governor’s Office COVID-19: Emergency regulations approved Deductibles, co-pays and other cost-sharing waived to control spread of virus. – Maryland Insurance Administration Hogan-Rutherford Administration Announces Unprecedented Outreach Efforts to Ensure Complete Count of Marylanders for Census 2020 Announced the state’s strategic plan to ensure that all Marylanders are counted in the upcoming decennial census. – Lt. Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Appoints Lisa Belcastro to the Maryland General Assembly The governor has appointed Ms. Belcastro following the recommendation of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee. – Governor’s Office Police Seek Public Assistance As Investigations Continue Into Two Fatal Hit And Run Pedestrian Crashes In Prince George’s Co. Anyone who witnessed this collision, or who may have information about the suspect vehicle, is urged to contact Maryland State Police. – Maryland State Police Annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest Now Taking Submissions 2020 Contest Runs Through Aug. 31. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Announces Sixth Positive Case of Coronavirus in Maryland Will Meet With Full Cabinet, Long-Term Community Leaders Tomorrow. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Signs Emergency Legislation, Announces Coronavirus Response Team After providing an update regarding Maryland’s five positive cases of COVID-19, the governor announced that he is establishing a Coronavirus Response Team, which will advise the administration on important health and emergency management decisions as this situation continues to evolve. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Addresses International Association of Fire Fighters’ 2020 Legislative Conference Provides Coronavirus Update, Emphasizes Continued Support for Firefighters and First Responders – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Discusses Maryland’s Coronavirus Response Live on CNN “We’re Dealing With The Crisis On The Ground In Our States” – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Two Additional Cases of Coronavirus in Maryland Will Hold a Press Conference to Provide Updates, Sign Emergency Legislation Tomorrow at 3:30 P.M. – Governor’s Office Statement Regarding Potential COVID-19 Exposure Risk at Conservative Political Action Conference MDH recommends that members of the public who attended this event monitor themselves for symptoms of a respiratory infection including fever, cold-like symptoms, cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. – Governor’s Office Coronavirus Update: Governor Hogan Announces New Directive Requiring State Insurers to Waive Costs for Testing, Provides Additional Details on Confirmed Cases Continues to Assure Marylanders That State Is Taking Every Precaution. – Governor’s Office Attorney General Frosh Warns Marylanders About Coronavirus Disease 2019 Scams Scammers are setting up websites to sell bogus health products that claim to prevent or cure COVID-19, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts about COVID19 as a ruse to steal money and personal information. – Maryland Attorney General Maryland Department of Health reports potential COVID-19 exposure risk at The Village at Rockville MDH recommends that members of the public who attended this event monitor themselves for symptoms of a respiratory infection including fever, cold-like symptoms, cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath until March 13, 2020. – Dept of Health MIA Issues Emergency Bulletin in response to COVID 19 Insurers, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit health service plans (collectively, “carriers”) that issue health benefit plans in the State are directed to take steps to ensure that they are prepared to address COVID-19 cases and provide all medically necessary covered health services. – Maryland Insurance Administration Statement From Governor Hogan Regarding Coronavirus Developments Will Hold Press Conference at 6:00 P.M. to Provide Updates to Marylanders. – Governor’s Office Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency, Expands Statewide Response to Novel Coronavirus Three Confirmed Maryland Cases in Montgomery County, Patients In Quarantine And In Good Condition. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement Regarding Novel Coronavirus in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement regarding COVID-19. – Governor’s Office Federal Administration Agrees to Release Additional H-2B Visas to Help Maryland’s Seafood Industry Announcement Comes After Weeks of Hogan Administration Urging Federal Action. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Releases FY 2021 Supplemental Budget Includes $10 Million for Coronavirus Protection Efforts, Over $90 Million in Additional Savings. – Governor’s Office MEMA Holds Continuity of Operations Workshop with State Agencies to Support Planning Efforts Workshop Part of State’s Preparedness Efforts for COVID-19. – Maryland Emergency Management Agency Governor Hogan Submits Emergency Legislation to Advance Coronavirus Response Maryland Emergency Management Agency Raising Activation Level to Enhanced. – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Announces $4.7 Million in Savings Through Smart Energy Purchases Strategic Energy Purchases Save Taxpayer Dollars, Protect Environment. – Dept of General Services Maryland Department of Health Approved for Testing for Novel Coronavirus Cases Maryland Emergency Management Agency Holds Continuity of Operations Planning Workshop. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Welcomes Original Manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to Maryland State House Will Be Displayed Tomorrow Alongside George Washington’s Resignation Speech for First Time in History. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health releases public service announcements amid statewide preparedness efforts for COVID-19 The announcements outline government-based action and encourage Marylanders to take everyday preventive steps to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like cold, flu and COVID-19. – Dept of Health Survey Shows Impact of H-2B Visa Program on Maryland Seafood Industry Crab Processors Emphasize Need for Reliable Access to Seasonal Workers. – Dept of Agriculture Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Releases New GOCI TV Episode Economic Impact of Diversity, Black History Month Celebration. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Governor Hogan Discusses National Infrastructure Initiative with Transportation Leaders American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 2020 Washington Briefing. – Governor’s Office Oceaneering International Plans Expansion, More Than 135 New Jobs Anne Arundel County company will grow its manufacturing and engineering services. – Dept of Commerce MDOT MVA Celebrates 3 Million REAL ID Transactions, Honors ‘Customer No. 3’ at Branches Across State Maryland Achieves 64 Percent REAL ID Compliance Rate. – Motor Vehicle Administration Department Accepting Submissions for ‘Wild Maryland’ Recipes Anglers, Hunters Sought for Cookbook Contributions. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Announces Additional Steps to Protect Marylanders From Coronavirus Will Include $10 Million in Emergency Funding in Supplemental Budget, Details Statewide Preparedness Efforts Underway, Encourages Marylanders to Use 2-1-1 Hotline for Questions and Concerns, Discusses Coordinated Response with Vice President Pence. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health reports first case to meet testing criteria for 2019 novel coronavirus in Maryland This individual is in good condition and is being monitored while awaiting test results, to be reported by the CDC laboratory. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Discusses Economic Priorities, Promotes Clean Cars in Montgomery County Takes Part in Roundtable Discussion with Local Business Leaders, Visits Nation’s First Fully Converted Gas-to-Electric Station. – Governor’s Office Maryland’s Cybersecurity Sector Heads to RSA™ 2020 Maryland-based companies, cyber experts among speakers, panelists, and exhibitors. – Maryland Dept of Commerce Maryland Board of Public Works Addresses Energy Reduction in State Owned Buildings The BPW approved without discussion a master contract proposed by the Maryland Department of General Services to secure vendors that would install a network of energy sub-meters in the State’s own facilities. – Maryland Energy Administration First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins Happy Helpers to Serve 1 Millionth Sandwich for Homeless Happy Helpers Served Marylanders in Need over 28 Years. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Maryland Department of General Services to Host Exhibits in Celebration of Black History Month The exhibits, located in the lobby and cafeteria of the 301 W. Preston St. building in Baltimore, are part of the department’s community outreach efforts in recognition of Black History Month. – Dept of General Services Governor Hogan Hosts Black History Month Reception Attendees heard remarks from Baltimore native and noted historian, scholar, and advocate Dr. Larry S. Gibson. In 1972, Gibson became the first African American law professor at the University of Virginia and currently teaches at the University of Maryland School of Law. – Governor’s Office State Police Helicopter Hoists Stranded Mariner The mariner of an approximate 21-foot center console pleasure boat ran aground on a sand bar. – Maryland State Police MDOT Projects Win Awards at Annual Maryland Quality Initiative Conference MdQI, a consortium of agencies and associations representing Maryland’s transportation industry, was founded by MDOT SHA and private sector representatives in 1993. – Maryland Dept of Transportation Maryland Commerce releases FY19 annual report All in all, the state’s assistance helped create more than 3,300 new jobs and retain more than 4,550 existing jobs over the year. – Maryland Business News “The People of Maryland Are Not Going to Stand For That”: Governor Hogan on the Proposed Largest Tax Increase In State History “It Is A Tax on Working Families. It Is A Tax On Single Moms. … On Daycare, On Barbers, On Dog Walkers, On Landscapers.” – Governor’s Office 2020 Maryland Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced Carroll County Youth Awarded Grand Prize. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Redesignates Violent Crime Bills as Emergency Legislation, Calls on Lawmakers to Take Immediate Action Marks Halfway Point of Legislative Session By Focusing on Number One Priority of Marylanders. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of General Services Unveils Livestream Video of the State House Dome Marylanders Can See Our Flags at Any Time, Day or Night. – Dept of General Services Governor Hogan Hosts Therapy Dogs at State House in Support of Court Dog and Child Witness Programs Bipartisan Legislation Would Enable Therapy Dogs to Accompany Children Testifying in Maryland Courts. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Celebrates Groundbreaking for Lexington Market Redevelopment The state has committed $6.85 million to the redevelopment of Lexington Market. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Appoints MDTA Police Chief Jerry Jones as Superintendent of Maryland State Police Col. William Pallozzi, Superintendent Since February 2015, to Retire; Lt. Col. Kevin Anderson to Become Head of MDTA Police. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s First Education Inspector General Richard P. Henry, Former Federal Law Enforcement Official, to Serve as Schools Watchdog; Administration Continues to Press For Accountability Measures to Ensure Better Results for Maryland’s Students. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Submits 168 “Green Bag” Appointments Includes Nominations for More than 65 Boards Across the State. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces New Chief Legal Counsel Michael Pedone, Assistant Secretary at Maryland Department of the Environment, to Succeed Robert F. Scholz. – Governor’s Office Hogan Administration Announces 22% Decline in Opioid Prescriptions Since 2017 Nearly 20% Fewer Patients Receiving Opiates as Maryland Continues All-Hands-on-Deck Effort to Confront Epidemic. – Governor’s Office Statement from Governor Hogan on Shooting in Northeast Baltimore The time has come for Baltimore City to finally take back its streets and communities, once and for all. – Governor’s Office American Medical Association Presents Governor Hogan With Dr. Nathan Davis “Outstanding Governor” Award Recognized For Significant Accomplishments, Bipartisan Leadership to Advance Public Health. – Governor’s Office Maryland State Police To Raise Awareness On Safer Internet Day, Urges Digital Safety For All Ages This worldwide initiative educates people about issues from cyberbullying and social networking to the risks associated with using digital devices and how to stay safe when browsing the Internet, not just in February, but every day. – Maryland State Police Governor Hogan Celebrates Installation of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Statues in Maryland State House Statues Unveiled in Old House of Delegates Chamber. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Chesapeake Bay Funding The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure, and our administration has committed $6 billion, the most ever in history, to restoration efforts. – Governor’s Office Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Shows Rise in Bird Count Annual Survey Estimates Number of Wintering Duck, Geese, and Swans. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Closes National Governors Association Winter Meeting With White House Discussions Nation’s Governors Meet with President, Vice President, Cabinet Officials. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Record Milestone of $1 Billion in Mortgages Through Maryland Mortgage Program in 2019 New High for State’s Flagship Homeownership Program. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Leads National Governors Association Winter Meeting Nation’s Governors Convene in Washington, DC to Discuss Infrastructure, Meet with Federal Administration Officials. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Inducts Farm Families into Agriculture Hall of Fame Families from Queen Anne’s, Worcester Counties Receive State’s Most Prestigious Agriculture Award. – Governor’s Office The People’s Priorities: Governor Hogan’s Sixth State of the State Address Governor Larry Hogan today delivered his sixth State of the State address, “The People’s Priorities,” in which he called for action on common sense initiatives to address the most urgent issues facing Marylanders. – Governor’s Office Maryland Health IT Company Sonavi Labs Wins Pitch Contest at Arab Health 2020 Baltimore City business will receive free booth at next year’s conference. – Maryland Business News Upgrades Coming to Maryland Park Service Reservation Site Brief Interruption to Service While Work is Done. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Recognize Female Entrepreneurs in Commemoration of Governor Hogan’s Year of the Woman Hosts Workshop for Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Owners in Montgomery County. – Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Hogan Administration Announces Nearly $1 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grants 12 Organizations Receive Funding to Repair and Restore Cultural and Historical Sites. – Governor’s Office Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Promotes Maryland Healthcare, Cyber Industries During Middle East Trade Mission Markets State’s Strength, Innovation to Global Audiences at Arab Health, Cybertech Conferences. – Lt. Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Meets With Community Leaders in Baltimore Ahead of State of the State Address Crime, Accountability to Be Focus of Annual Address to Marylanders on Wednesday. – Governor’s Office Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Announces Martin Luther King Day of Service Impact More than 1,000 Marylanders Rise for MLK Day of Service, 17 Sites Across the State. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Maryland Department of General Services Awards Over $21 Million of Grant Funding to Maryland Medical Institutions The overall objective for all of the organizations is for the capital grant funds to help their organizations renovate, expand, and/or update their existing facilities in order to amplify their organization’s services. – Dept of General Services MDOT MVA Adding Saturday Hours at Baltimore City, White Oak Branch Offices Move adds REAL ID appointments; Maryland now at 61 percent compliance for federal mandate. – Motor Vehicle Administration Governor Hogan Announces Funding for Research Positions at Four Higher Education Institutions Will Promote Research and Innovation at Leading Colleges and Universities. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Recognizes Project to Significantly Reduce Pollution From Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant, Advance Chesapeake Bay Restoration Project to Improve Water Quality Received More Than $200 Million in State Funding. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Appoints Two to the Maryland General Assembly Appointed Delegate Shelly L. Hettleman to the Maryland Senate and Sheila S. Ruth to the Maryland House of Delegates. – Governor’s Office Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Touts Maryland Cybersecurity Industry at World-Renowned Cybertech Conference The Cybertech Conference is expected to attract nearly 15,000 attendees from more than 80 countries, including industry executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials. – Lt. Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Introduces Common Sense Legislation to Return School Start to After Labor Day Move Supported by Overwhelming Majority of Marylanders Will End Mass Confusion of Having Maryland’s Counties Starting on Different Dates. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Provides Update on Maryland’s Response to Novel Coronavirus No Confirmed Cases in Maryland To Date, Health Officials Mobilizing Aggressive Response. – Governor’s Office Introducing Senior Call Check Program as a Free Service to MD Residents 65+ All Maryland residents, 65 and older, are invited to sign up for a daily call at a time convenient to their lifestyle. – Dept of Aging Department Accepting Applications for 2020 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Farmers interested in growing industrial hemp must partner with an institution of higher education or the Maryland Department of Agriculture to develop a research project and a plan for the use and/or destruction of the crop. – Dept of Agriculture Federal Funds Available to Serve Free Summer Meals to Children and Teens MSDE Seeks to Expand Program’s Success. – Dept of Education Natural Resources Careers Camp Accepting Applicants for July 2020 Annual Weeklong Program Offered for Grades 9-12. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Commemorates 175th Anniversary of United States Naval Academy Honors Superintendent, Midshipmen at Historic State House. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Bay Bridge Work and All-Electronic Tolling To Be Complete By Summer 2020 Westbound Right Lane Rehabilitation Project a Year Ahead of Schedule. – Governor’s Office A New Canvas for Baltimore: Housing on Henneman Avenue Complements Hoen Building Restoration The Housing Development and Neighborhood Preservation Corporation seeks to fully renovate the homes while preserving the historic architectural elements of the properties and modernizing the interiors for 21st century living. – Dept of Housing and Community Development Maryland travels to Arab Health 2020, awards export grants to 16 companies Arab Health 2020, is one of the world’s largest healthcare exhibitions. – Maryland Business News Governor Hogan Appoints Chanel Branch to the Maryland House of Delegates Branch, who serves as director of Support Operations for Strategy and Administration for the Maryland Department of Human Services, will represent District 45 serving Baltimore City. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Health reports first case to meet testing criteria for 2019 novel coronavirus in Maryland At this time Maryland continues to have no confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Honors 2020 Century Farm Families Award Celebrates 100 Years of Continuous Farm Ownership, Operation by Same Family. – Governor’s Office Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Promotes Maryland’s Strength in Biohealth, Life Sciences at Arab Health 2020 World’s Second-Largest Healthcare Exhibition Includes 11 Local Companies. – Lt. Governor’s Office Department Begins New Survey of Mason-Dixon Line Effort To Document Remaining Original Markers. – Dept of Natural Resources Maryland Adds 6,500 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.5% Strongest Five-Month Stretch of Job Gains Since 2010, New Record Low for Unemployment in the Past Decade. – Dept of Labor Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Announces Awards for Sexual Assault Kit Testing Grant Program Funding Assists Law Enforcement Agencies in Reducing Untested Rape Kits in Maryland. – Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Maryland Approves Three New Apprenticeship Programs and Adds 16 Youth Apprenticeship Employers Expanding Opportunities for Marylanders While Building the State’s Future Workforce. – Dept of Labor Governor Hogan Leads San Francisco Summit Focused on Eliminating Red Tape and Integrating Smart Technology Bipartisan Summit Brings Together California, Maryland, Montana,Tennessee Governors and Representatives from 22 States. – Governor’s Office Kroger, Ocado Select Maryland for New High-Tech Fulfillment Center Grocery partnership will create hundreds of new jobs at Frederick County facility. – Governor’s Office Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford to Lead Economic Development Trade Mission to United Arab Emirates, Israel Will Promote Maryland Industries at Arab Health, Cybertech Conferences. – Lt. Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Again Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay FY21 Budget Includes Record Investment in Bay Restoration. – Governor’s Office Statement on the Passing of Coach Morgan Wootten In his 46 years at DeMatha, Coach Wootten taught history, coached varsity football, and took his men’s basketball teams to an incredible overall 1274-192 record. – Governor’s Office “Responsible and Common Sense Approach”: What They’re Saying About Governor Hogan’s Plan to Address Violent Crime Tougher Sentences for Violent Offenders, Tougher Penalties for Witness Intimidation, More Transparency to Hold Judges Accountable for Sentencing Decisions. – Governor’s Office New Year, New Interactive Tool Encourages Parent/Educator Partnerships The goal of the new and improved Toolkit is to help teachers, providers, parents, and families build a network of community support and share best practices. – Dept of Education Governor Hogan Urges Federal Officials to Lift Cap on H-2B Visas to Help Seafood Industry and Seasonal Employers Failure to Act Would Threaten Maryland’s $355 Million Seafood Industry and Supply Chain; Governor Renews Call for Long-Term, Permanent Fix. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Reports on 2019 Success of Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network Law Enforcement Coalitions Disrupt or Dismantle 194 Drug Trafficking Organizations, 146 Human Trafficking Organizations, 77 Gangs, 21 Firearms Trafficking Organizations. – Governor’s Office Governor’s Budget Provides $7.5 Million for EARN Maryland and a Record $3 Million for the State’s Apprenticeship Program Expands Maryland’s Successful Workforce Development Initiatives. – Dept of Labor Programs and Funding Bolster Maryland Forest Products Sector State, Partners Working on New Market Strategies. – Dept of Natural Resources START THE CLOCK: Governor Hogan’s Violent Crime Bills Officially Introduced In General Assembly Tougher Sentences for Violent Offenders, Tougher Penalties for Witness Intimidation, More Transparency to Hold Judges Accountable for Sentencing Decisions. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Makes Public Service Announcement Calling Maryland to Serve Maryland Leads Nation in Volunteering, Community Service. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Governor Hogan Announces More Than $1 Billion in Tax Relief for Maryland Retirees Biggest Tax Reduction in Maryland in More Than Two Decades. Retirees with Maryland Income Up to $50,000 Would Pay No State Income Tax Whatsoever. Next Step in Fulfilling Commitment to Eliminate All Retirement Taxes in Maryland. – Governor’s Office “A Huge Win”: Governor Hogan Applauds Ratification of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement USMCA Boosts Vital Trading Relationships, Creates Good Jobs, Benefits Consumers, Workers, and Manufacturers. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Military Initiatives at National Guard Armory Expands Tuition Assistance for Maryland National Guard Members, Eliminates State Taxes on Military Retirement Income, Reforms Occupational Licensing Laws to Help Military Families. – Governor’s Office Accountability Budget: Governor Hogan Releases FY21 Budget Focused on Violent Crime, Education, and Economic Development Funds Marylanders’ Top Priorities While Renewing Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility. – Governor’s Office MDOT To Host Small Business Enterprise Certification Workshops & Contract Opportunities Information Sessions. The workshops and sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at MDOT headquarters. – Dept of Transportation Accountability Budget: Governor Hogan’s FY2021 Blueprint, By The Numbers. “Our FY 2021 budget reflects the most urgent priorities of Marylanders—crime, education, transportation, and the environment⁠—while keeping the commitment I first made five years ago to bring fiscal restraint to Annapolis and to hold the line on unaffordable spending.” -Governor Hogan – Governor’s Office Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Launches GOCI TV – Monthly Impact Series 70,000 Marylanders Connected with State Resources. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million to Revitalize Baltimore’s Historic Lexington Market Neighborhood BusinessWorks loan will support three months of construction. – Dept of Housing and Community Development Firewood Permits for Sale at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks Gathering Low-Cost Wood Helps Remove Hazards from Public Lands – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Announces 2019 Award of $9 Million in Tax Credits for Student Loan Debt There were 9,600 applicants who were eligible for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit. – Governor’s Office Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Governor Hogan Announces Hometown Heroes Legislation, Urges Passage of Violent Crime Initiatives Tax Relief for Police, Firefighters, and First Responders. – Governor’s Office To Protect Chesapeake Bay, Governor Hogan Directs Attorney General to Pursue Legal Actions Against Pennsylvania and EPA “We Have a Generational Responsibility to Protect the Bay, and We Simply Cannot Afford to Fall Short of These Shared Obligations.” – Governor’s Office “Monumental and Historic Achievement”: Board of Public Works Votes to Advance Transformative Traffic Relief Plan Will Address Second-Worst Traffic Congestion in America, Solve Number One Problem in The Washington Capital Region, Dramatically Improve Quality of Life. – Governor’s Office Accountability Session: Governor Hogan’s Legislative Priorities New Web Portal Houses Session 2020 Information, Updates – Governor’s Office Accountability Session: Governor Hogan Proposes Tough New Ethics Reform for Public Officials, Urges Lawmakers to Pass Crime Package Ethics and Accountability in Government Act Includes Increased Penalties for Bribery, Pension Forfeiture for Convicted Lawmakers, Expanded Prohibitions on Misuse of Confidential Information – Governor’s Office Port of Baltimore Nets $1.8m Grant to Reduce Emissions EPA Award Will Replace Engines in Dray Trucks, Cargo-Handling Equipment – Maryland Port Administration MDOT MVA Opens Additional Space in Walnut Hill, Adds More Than 1,200 Weekly REAL ID Appointments Montgomery County residents now have 1,239 additional appointment opportunities each week to help them satisfy the federally mandated REAL ID requirement and other driver’s licensing needs. – Motor Vehicle Administration Maryland awarded federal innovation funds to address impact of the opioid crisis on maternal and child health The MOM initiative focuses on improving care for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid participants who are diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD). – Dept of Health Staying Ahead of Maryland Winter Storms Winter storms can cause power outages and difficult travel conditions all across Maryland. Here are some tips to help you stay safe this winter. – Maryland Energy Administration Record Participants Hike in New Year Across Maryland First Day Hikes Kick Off 2020. – Dept of Natural Resources Statement from Governor Hogan on Traffic Relief in the Washington Capital Region Nearly 70 percent of Marylanders support this project to address the second-worst traffic congestion in America. – Governor’s Office Maryland Marketing Partnership Announces Karen Cherry of Howard Hughes Corp. as New Board Chair Launched in 2016, the Maryland Marketing Partnership was created to develop a branding strategy, market the state’s assets, and encourage the location and growth of new businesses in Maryland. – Dept of Commerce Property Values Rise 8.9% According to SDAT’s 2020 Reassessment Steady Growth for the Second Consecutive Year Nearly Matches 2018’s Increase. – Dept of Assessments and Taxation A Green 2019 in Review Our state witnessed steady progress on the environmental front in 2019, with key milestones and initiatives to protect and restore the health and well-being of all Marylanders. – Dept of the Environment Hogan Administration Announces Agreements with State Employee Labor Unions Provides Salary Increases, Additional Potential Bonus Contingent on Revenues. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Appoints Two to Maryland General Assembly Appointed Mike Griffith to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 35B, and Delegate Charles E. Sydnor III to the Maryland Senate, representing Legislative District 44B. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Participates in 2019 Military Bowl Parade Annual Event Benefits Military Service Members and Families. – Governor’s Office MHEC Announces Program Receives Millions in Funding to Continue Educating Nurses in Maryland This funding will increase opportunities for nurses employed in both hospital and academic settings, and provide our nursing workforce with the skill set necessary for the future of health care in Maryland. – Maryland Higher Education Commission Governor Hogan Makes $3.8 Million Available for Maryland Bikeways in 2020 Allocation Honors Longtime Bikeways Advocate Kim Lamphier. – Dept of Transportation Maryland Adds 9,800 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.6% Over 140,000 New Jobs and 6,500 New Business Establishments Gained Since 2015. – Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation MSDE Establishes Memorandum of Understanding with Italy Maryland has approximately 4,500 students studying Italian ranging from elementary grades through Advanced Placement. – Dept of Education Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointment Fills Vacancy in Queen Anne’s County. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Declares State Holiday and Maryland State Government Closure for Christmas Eve State Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, December 24. – Governor’s Office Maryland Department of Labor Awarded $100,000 to Purchase New Books for State Correctional Facilities Expanding Reading and Educational Opportunities for Inmates. – Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation Governor Hogan Applauds Successful Effort to Boost Federal Funding for Chesapeake Bay Hogan Administration Led Bipartisan Push and Has Invested Historic $5 Billion in Maryland’s Bay Initiatives. – Governor’s Office First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins Anne Arundel County Food Bank to Deliver Holiday Gifts to Children, Women in Recovery Addiction Treatment Services of Chrysalis House Transform Lives. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Maryland Department of Health announces Acting Chief Medical Examiner and nationwide search for permanent CME Dr. Southall replaces Chief Medical Examiner David R. Fowler, who announced he will retire at the end of the month. MDH anticipates the search to replace Dr. Fowler will take six to nine months. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Unveils Bold Energy Legislation Path to Cleaner, Smarter, Cheaper Energy with Zero Carbon Emissions and 100% Clean Electricity by 2040; Protects Maryland Jobs While Aggressively Addressing Climate Change. – Governor’s Office State Announces Third Round of Strategic Investments in Career Pathways $500,000 Awarded to Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation and Howard Community College. – Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation Governor Hogan Announces Homelessness Prevention Awards for Carroll, Cecil, and Charles Counties $1.4 Million Awarded For Three Counties. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan to Invest $130 Million More for Pre-K Expansion and Other Education Priorities Continues Record Education Investment, Will Introduce Legislation for Free AP Exams for Low-Income Students. – Governor’s Office Maryland Commerce Supports Nonprofit Organizations with $25,000 Micro Bridge Loans The organizations, ranging from a National Historic Landmark to social welfare advocates, will use the funding to assist with ongoing operating costs. – Dept of Commerce 2019 ‘Conservationist of the Year’ Awarded to Thomas DiGregorio of Dorchester County Tom is a lifelong resident and native of Maryland. He grew his outdoor roots from an early age while being raised on his family property in White Marsh. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Proclaims 2020 as Year of the Woman in Maryland Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. – Governor’s Office MDOT SHA Joins Waze Connected Citizens Program To Improve Customer Service Road Closure Notifications Integrated into System. – State Highway Administration Maryland Department of Health reports first cold-related illness death of the 2019-2020 winter weather season Marylanders in need of warming centers are encouraged to reach out to their local health department. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Announces New Initiatives and Legislation to Address Violent Crime More Prosecutors for Attorney General, New Juvenile Crime Strategy, $21 Million For Baltimore City and State’s Attorney, Tougher Legislation to Increase Sentences for Violent Gun Offenders. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Honors Six Maryland Schools Named Blue Ribbon Honorees Program Spotlights High Achieving Schools from Across the State. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Commends Bipartisan Progress on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) USMCA Will Strengthen Relationships With Maryland’s Closest Trading Partners. – Governor’s Office Additional EV Charging Equipment Utility Rebates Available Some Maryland utilities are offering rebates on EV charging equipment. – Maryland Energy Administration Governor Hogan Announces Two Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies in Montgomery County. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Cabinet Appointment Appoints Gregory Slater as Secretary of Maryland Department of Transportation. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Announces Three Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies in Court of Appeals, Anne Arundel, and St. Mary’s Counties. – Governor’s Office Maryland Competes in Girls Go CyberStart Cybersecurity Initiative for Third Year Competition Encourages Young Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity, Registration Now Open. – Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Reports November Success Through Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network MCIN is a criminal justice strategy funded by the Hogan administration through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. – Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention Jim White, Who Led Port of Baltimore as Executive Director During Era of Record Growth, to Resign after 18 Years White Oversaw Long-Term Shipping Contracts and Infrastructure Improvements that Made Baltimore’s Port One of America’s Busiest. – Maryland Port Administration Judy Center Early Learning Hubs Celebrate 20 Years of Serving Children and Families Judy Centers are located in Title I schools and have become an integral part of Maryland’s early childhood learning system, providing efficient coordination between early childhood education and support services. – Dept of Education Maryland Department of Health hosts annual health equity conference This year’s conference — Achieving Health Equity and Cost Reduction Through Clinical-Community Partnerships — educated stakeholders about the actions Maryland is taking to reduce health disparities and achieve health care cost savings. – Dept of Health Governor Hogan Announces “Innovation Schools” Accountability Initiative, Largest School Construction Plan in State History Education Package Emphasizes Increased Investment, More Accountability, and Better Results for Our Children. – Governor’s Office Volunteer Maryland 2020-2021 Applications, Volunteer Program Workshop Dates Now Available Volunteer Maryland seeks to expand geographically to serve more Maryland citizens and the environment. – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Governor Hogan Meets with Ontario Premier On Trade, Infrastructure Discussions With Canadian Officials Come at Critical Point in USMCA Talks. – Governor’s Office MDOT MVA Shares Tips and Resources For Seniors During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Officials also highlight importance of winter safety and preparedness. – Motor Vehicle Administration Department Launches New Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award Nominations Accepted Through Jan. 31, 2020. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Statement on Today’s Indictments of 25 Correctional Officers Today’s announcement follows an extensive investigation initiated by our Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Hosts Delegation of European Union Ambassadors EU Ambassadors and Officials Discuss Infrastructure, Key Economic Partnerships at Government House. – Governor’s Office State Leads Delegation to Expodefensa 2019 Colombian trade show hosts attendees from more than 30 countries. – Dept of Commerce Governor Hogan Appoints Delegate Andrew Cassilly as Senior Advisor Delegate Andrew Cassilly is his new senior advisor, succeeding Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr., who was recently appointed to the role of chief legislative officer. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Proclaims Inaugural Maryland Winter Safety Week MEMA, FEMA, National Weather Service, State Agencies Partner to Increase Public’s Awareness of Winter Hazards. – Maryland Emergency Management Agency Governor Larry Hogan, First Lady to Host Holiday Open House at Government House All Marylanders Welcome for Public Celebration. – Governor’s Office MDOT MTA Launches New ‘Gift of Transit’ CharmCard® New, decorative gift card available beginning November 25. – Maryland Transit Administration Maryland Department of Health reports lowest number of new HIV cases in more than 30 years For the first time since 1986, Maryland reported less than 1,000 new HIV diagnoses. – Dept of Health Maryland Fifth-Graders Invited to Submit Arbor Day Posters for 2020 Annual Contest Taking Submissions until Jan. 17, 2020. – Dept of Natural Resources Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies in Washington and Prince George’s County Circuit Courts. – Governor’s Office Governor Hogan Advances Transformative State Center Redevelopment RFI and RFP Process Moving Forward; 3,300 State Employees To Be Relocated In and Around Central Business District, Will Help Boost and Stabilize Downtown. – Governor’s Office Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Expands Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Grant Funds to Support Security Enhancements for Organizations At-Risk for Hate Crimes. – Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards Awards Recognize Exceptional Volunteer Service – Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives HELP Veterans Village Receives National Award HELP provides housing for at-risk and formerly homeless veterans. – Dept of Housing and Community Development Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Report Fraud 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis MD 21401 877-634-6361 Human Trafficking GET HELP National Human Trafficking Hotline -- 24/7 Confidential 1-888-373-7888 233733 For more information on human trafficking in Maryland click here. 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