Posts Tagged ‘Governor Hogan’
Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
Maryland is the first state to impose a tax on digital advertising services – now the Anne Arundel Circuit Court has declared Maryland’s digital advertising tax as unconstitutional. Governor Hogan vetoed the law, however state lawmakers overrode the Governor’s veto last year. The tax, which also is being challenged in federal court, would tax income…
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State of Maryland Surpasses 4 Million Coronavirus Tests
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 4 million COVID-19 tests have now been completed in Maryland—another milestone in the state’s long-term testing strategy. State health officials continue to expand Maryland’s testing capabilities during the fall surge, and strongly encourage all Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19. “Over the past eight months, our state has built…
Read MoreOcean City prepares for outdoor seating reopening after Governor announces Stage One Recovery
Governor Hogan announced the State’s transition to complete stage one of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery beginning May 29 at 5pm. This stage allows for the reopening of safe youth sports activities, outdoor activities at youth day camps, outdoor pools, drive-in movie theaters, and outdoor seating for restaurants and bars. All new activities are…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Announces New Actions to Address COVID-19 Outbreaks in Poultry Processing Plants and Nursing Homes
Governor Larry Hogan announced an expanded testing strategy and aggressive new actions to address outbreaks of COVID-19 at poultry processing plants and nursing homes in Maryland. As Maryland continues to plan for the recovery phase, the state will target and isolate outbreaks and clusters of cases, redouble attention and resources on hotspot areas, and increase mitigation…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office Announces Over $130 Million in Funding Amid Coronavirus Response
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on Friday, announced $132 million in grant funding through fiscal year 2021 to allow for continued operations for law enforcement, youth services, and victim services agencies, protect jobs, and provide direct services to the people of Maryland. The funding plan reserves $85 million in continued…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Institutes Budget & Hiring Freeze and Steps to Bolster MD Unemployment Process
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during his Friday coronavirus update announced that the state is instituting a budget and hiring freeze after Comptroller Peter Franchot projected a $2.8-billion shortfall from the pandemic. The Governor has also directed the State Department of Labor to take steps to bolster the state’s unemployment insurance process to handle the massive…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan provides message of hope as Maryland battles growing coronavirus threat
Governor Hogan announces 9th case of coronavirus in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of…
Read More6th Coronavirus Case in Maryland Confirmed
A 6th case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan says the newest case in a Prince George’s County resident who traveled out of state recently. Maryland health officials say there are no major concerns over exposure risk to the community and no connection to the previous cases. This is the first…
Read MoreThe People’s Priorities: Governor Hogan’s Sixth State of the State Address
Governor Larry Hogan delivered his sixth State of the State address, vowing to stay focused on the “The People’s Priorities,” in which he called for action on common sense initiatives to address the most urgent issues facing Marylanders. During his address, Governor Hogan urged lawmakers to pass a series of bills to address the violent…
Read MoreMaryland Governor expediting work, closing toll booths at Bay Bridge as traffic nightmare persists
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expediting work and closing toll booths at the Bay Bridge in an attempt to complete construction that’s caused a traffic nightmare for commuters, travelers, and residents in parts of Queen Anne’s and Anne Arundel Counties. “I am taking action to demand that every effort be taken to complete this project…
Read More30,000 Temporary Migrant Workers for Maryland’s Crab Industry Receive Approval
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Representative Andy Harris of the 1st District are reacting after the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Labor granted 30,000 temporary migrant work visas for Maryland’s crab industry. In the final rule issued today, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said they decided that…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Larry Hogan Unveils FY 2020 Supplemental Budget
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has submitted his supplemental budget for the Fiscal Year 2020, which the Governor’s office boasts as saving 27 million dollars in general funds, providing increased funding for state and local initiatives and making “necessary technical corrections.” The Governor’s Office says it includes 2.8 million dollars for the University of Maryland, 1.5…
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