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Federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs set to expire in Maryland on December 26

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that according to guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PEUC) unemployment insurance programs program created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will expire in Maryland on December 26. “With these two federal unemployment insurance programs […]

Rosedale mail thief pleads guilty to identity theft, fraud charges

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Dominic Jerry Robinson has also pleaded guilty to federal charges. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—A man who stole mail from the Rosedale Post Office has pleaded guilty to identity theft charges. Nicholas Milano White, 29, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty this week to the federal charges of conspiracy to steal mail, emergency benefits fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The […]

Governor Hogan announces $70 Million in new investments, relief amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the commitment of $70 million in new investments for initiatives to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The $70 million of new investments I’m announcing today will help us to protect the health and safety of even more Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Unfortunately, we have more tough […]

Baltimore County Olszewski Update 20201109

Olszewski announces new funds to support public schools, expand restaurant support

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday provided an update on Baltimore County’s ongoing response to the pandemic, announced new support for public schools as they prepare for an eventual safe return to in-person instruction, and provided details on new efforts to expand direct relief for restaurants. “As the weather turns colder and people are spending more time indoors, it […]

Governor Hogan announces new Maryland financial relief programs for restaurants, artists, entertainment venues

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s $250 million economic recovery package for Marylanders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, new financial assistance programs are now available to restaurants, independent artists, arts organizations, entertainment venues, and Main Street businesses across the state, officials announced on Thursday. “This economic recovery initiative will be critical to the struggling restaurants, small businesses, and Main […]

CARES Act funding announced for Maryland fishing industry

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that economic relief funds would be made available to the state’s commercial seafood industry through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), for those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be available beginning on November 4th. The application will be available to eligible […]

Councilman Marks: More than $660,000 awarded to small businesses impacted by shutdown

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that the county distributed $660,410 in grants to Fifth District small businesses this summer who were impacted by the shutdown earlier in 2020. The money was made available through the federal stimulus package. Councilman Marks’ office actively promoted the initiative, holding meetings with business groups and chambers of commerce from […]

Governor Hogan announces $10 million in grant awards for Maryland community colleges

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $10 million in grant awards for Maryland’s 16 community colleges to expand education opportunities and workforce development programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund is a federal grant for governors to support and assist local education agencies, higher education institutions, and other educational entities with emergency assistance due […]

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