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Governor Hogan announces 114 economic development projects for rural Maryland communities

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that 114 economic development projects in Maryland’s rural counties will be funded through the $50 million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. The grant fund, which is overseen by the Maryland Department of Commerce and administered by the five rural regional councils, was announced by Governor Hogan earlier this year to boost economic development […]

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Maryland, Japan renew Memorandum of Cooperation to bolster economic relations

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday welcomed Japanese Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita to the State House, where they renewed the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the State of Maryland and the Government of Japan to further bolster economic and trade relations. The agreement will bring more Japanese investment to Maryland, and expand collaboration in a range of […]

30 Baltimore-area businesses receive $1.8 million in Project Restore funds

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced awards for 376 businesses through Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses to revitalize vacant retail and commercial spaces. A total of 376 businesses in all 23 counties and Baltimore City will receive $24.5 million through the initiative—including $8.8 million in property assistance grants and $15.7 million […]

Governor Hogan announces emergency order banning TikTok, other China-/Russia-based apps in state government

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has issued an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms for the executive branch of state government, including TikTok. These entities present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state, and may be involved in activities such as cyber-espionage, […]

Governor Hogan proclaims November 25 as American Indian Heritage Day in Maryland

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed November 25 as American Indian Heritage Day in Maryland. “I am proud to proclaim American Indian Heritage Day in Maryland to honor and reflect upon the rich American Indian culture that is a deeply rooted part of Maryland’s history,” Governor Hogan said on Friday. The full proclamation can be viewed below.

Gov. Hogan announces $9.6 million in federal funds for bridge replacement projects

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced the awarding of $9.6 million through a new funding category in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to rehabilitate or replace fair to poorly rated county-maintained bridges around the state. These limited federal funds require no local government dollars. “Our administration has delivered on promises to all Maryland counties to restore highway […]

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Governor Hogan announces official launch of online sports betting in Maryland [VIDEO]

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the formal launch of online sports betting in the State of Maryland. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, seven sportsbooks will go live across the state. The governor was joined for Tuesday’s announcement by the director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, John A. Martin. “This process took longer […]

Governor Hogan proclaims November 22 as Kimchi Day in Maryland