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Governor Hogan announces expansion of SmartBuy initiative to help more Maryland homebuyers

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has expanded the state’s landmark SmartBuy initiative to address rising housing market prices. To help manage purchase costs, homebuyers can now eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt—up from $30,000. The program has also added an additional down payment and closing cost […]

Maryland Transportation Authority to host Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 NEPA Study open houses in September

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host three Open House events in September for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Study, which was announced by Governor Larry Hogan on June 10, 2022. The launch of the Tier 2 NEPA Study follows completion of the Tier 1 NEPA Study in April and continues efforts to […]

Cheltenham State Veterans Cemetery Dedication Ceremony 20220808

Governor Hogan leads dedication of new administration building at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery [VIDEO]

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week joined the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and the Maryland Department of General Services for the official dedication of a new administration building at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, which is the result of a federal-state partnership. “Our veterans serve as a reminder every single day of the immeasurable cost of war and of the immense […]

Tornado Waterspout Smith Island Maryland 20220804

Tornadic waterspout rips through Smith Island [VIDEO]

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

SMITH ISLAND, MD—A waterspout ran aground during Thursday evening’s severe storms in Maryland, injuring at least one person. Video shared on social media shows the waterspout moving along the water on Smith Island, then continuing onto land, causing significant damage, according to Governor Larry Hogan. “Somerset County is reporting that a waterspout landed onshore, causing significant damage on Smith Island,” […]

Governor Hogan, federal officials announce $22.9 million grant to expand Maryland’s offshore wind workforce

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant for the Maryland Department of Labor to implement a new apprenticeship model to support the region’s growing offshore wind industry. Maryland’s project is one of 32 chosen nationwide out of more than 500 […]

Governor Hogan announces opening of application window for Child Care Stabilization Grants

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the Maryland State Department of Education has opened the application window for the Child Care Stabilization Grant Program and will be accepting applications through Monday, August 29, 2022. Through this program, MSDE will distribute $50 million in state funding to help address the financial burdens and operational challenges faced by child care […]

Governor Hogan issues update on state’s response to monkeypox outbreak

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health have issued an update on the state’s response to the recent monkeypox outbreak, including efforts to make testing, vaccination, and public health resources widely available for high-risk populations. To date, there have been no deaths attributed to monkeypox in the U.S. “Since before our first monkeypox case was identified, the […]

Governor Hogan announces release of Maryland’s 2022 American Rescue Plan recovery report