Governor Moore hosts community roundtable, testifies in support of Fair Wage Act

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore  this week hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of the Fair Wage Act, presented as HB 549. The legislation accelerates the planned increase to a $15 minimum wage, fully implementing the increase for all covered employers as of October 1, 2023. […]

Olszewski to testify in favor of bill that would raise Maryland’s minimum wage to $15 per hour

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will testify before the Economic Matters Committee on Monday and share support for the Fair Wage Act of 2023 (HB-549). This legislation would accelerate the state’s $15-per-hour minimum wage, fully implementing that wage for all covered employers as of October 1 instead of 2026 as currently required. In addition, the Fair Wage Act would […]

Governor Larry Hogan delivers farewell address (FULL TEXT, VIDEO)

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday evening delivered his farewell address to the citizens of Maryland from the historic State House. The full text and video from Governor Hogan’s address can be viewed below. —— My fellow Marylanders: This is the final time that I will have the privilege of addressing the people of this great state as your governor. […]

Governor Hogan flips coin at 2022 Military Bowl, welcomes Medal of Honor recipients to Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week led the pregame coin toss at the 2022 Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, where the University of Central Florida Knights took on the Duke University Blue Devils. “Maryland is the proud home to an incredible military community, and we are pleased to host the Military Bowl once again to celebrate the brave […]

Governor Hogan welcomes Governor-Elect Wes Moore to Government House

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan welcomed Governor-Elect Wes Moore, Mrs. Dawn Moore, and their children to Government House in Annapolis over the weekend. “The First Lady and I were delighted to welcome the Moore family to historic Government House this afternoon and show them around what will soon be their new home,” said Governor Hogan. “The […]