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Governor Hogan announces approval of 2 new Baltimore County apprenticeship programs

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council has approved 27 new registered apprenticeship programs from March 2020 to March 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. These diverse new apprenticeships are expanding opportunities for jobseekers by connecting them with high-wage jobs in traditional and non-traditional industries while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses. “As […]

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Governor Hogan advances plan to move state agencies to downtown Baltimore, help revitalize Central Business District [VIDEO]

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced the initial steps of a sweeping plan to move 3,300 state employees from 12 different agencies to downtown Baltimore, and help revitalize the city’s Central Business District. To jumpstart this plan, the state is publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking commercial office space to relocate the headquarters of the Maryland Department of […]

Governor Hogan signs 66 bills into law [VIDEO]

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday signed 66 bills into law, including legislation to preserve and expand telehealth and mental health services across the state, increase access to high-speed Internet, and bring critical reforms to the Maryland Environmental Service (MES). The governor was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. “I want to thank our […]

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Governor Hogan, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones announce bipartisan agreement for American Rescue Plan funding [VIDEO]

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones on Wednesday announced a bipartisan budget agreement to allocate the $3.9 billion in federal funding that the State of Maryland expects to receive through the American Rescue Plan Act. The major components of the bipartisan agreement to provide targeted relief are: $1.1 billion in federal funding […]

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St. John Properties Founder and Chairman Edward St. John named to The Daily Record’s inaugural ‘Power 100’ ranking

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Edward St. John, Founder and Chairman of St. John Properties, Inc., the real estate development company behind Greenleigh at Crossroads, has been recognized by The Daily Record in the publication’s inaugural “Power 100” list. The “Power 100” includes men and women across Maryland “who are shaping our businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other critical institutions.” St. John […]

Governor Hogan enacts RELIEF Act of 2021 [VIDEO]

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday signed the RELIEF Act of 2021, which will deliver more than $1 billion in tax relief and economic stimulus for struggling families and small businesses who are suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Senate Minority Leader Bryan Simonaire, House […]

Governor Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne Jones release joint Election Day PSA [VIDEO]

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On the eve of Election Day, Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones released a joint, bipartisan public service announcement (PSA) on the importance of counting every vote and protecting the integrity of the electoral system. President Ferguson: Our democracy relies on the confidence of voters in a free and fair election. Because […]

Governor Hogan announces directive requiring state insurers to waive costs for coronavirus testing

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has issued a directive requiring all state health insurers to waive costs associated with testing for COVID-19. The directive, issued under the governor’s authority during a state of emergency, waives any cost-sharing, including co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles, in order to remove cost barriers to testing. The governor also provided additional details regarding the three positive coronavirus cases […]

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