Governor Hogan announces preliminary FY24 budget plan, health care investments for rural and vulnerable communities [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. “I pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and common sense to our […]

Six BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2023 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly.  Two of the six attend Perry Hall High School and Eastern Tech. The students are: Josie Choe, Dulaney High School Maja Durkovic, Eastern Technical High School David Klein, Towson High School Aima Raza, Western School […]

Attorney General Frosh announces over $60 million in 2022 payments from opioid settlements

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced that all counties and municipalities participating in settlements with the former opioids manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, and opioid distributors, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen will begin receiving their first payments in the coming weeks. Under the settlement agreements and a State-Subdivision Agreement Attorney General Frosh reached with Maryland’s 58 participating […]

Maryland State Police officials remind motorists of steps to reduce vehicle thefts as winter approaches

PIKESVILLE, MD—As the winter holiday season approaches, Maryland State Police officials are reminding motorists to take the proper precautions to reduce the chances of vehicle theft. Authorities say this is especially true now for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which have been stolen at increased rates both in Maryland and nationwide, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). […]

Governor Hogan proclaims October as Move Over Awareness Month, expanded law takes effect on Saturday

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared October as Move Over Awareness Month in recognition of an expanded law taking effect on Saturday to protect all road users. “Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the law—it is about saving lives,” said Governor Hogan. “This is especially critical to […]

Maryland Delegate Impallaria charged with theft, related crimes for misuse of state funds

UPDATE: Delegate Impallaria has pleaded guilty to the charges. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III this week announced that criminal charges have been filed in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, charging Richard K. Impallaria, Maryland State Delegate representing District 7, with multiple counts of misconduct in office, theft, and embezzlement. The charging […]

Vehicle thefts continue to decline in Maryland, police offer theft prevention tips

PIKESVILLE, MD—The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland has declined for the fourth straight year, authorities announced this week.  However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law enforcement agencies, and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to reduce those rates even further in upcoming years. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen […]

Governor Hogan calls on Comptroller, General Assembly to take action on gas tax

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week issued the following statement regarding gas tax relief: “Nearly 100 days ago, Maryland became the first state in the nation to suspend the gas tax, and we proved that it can be done successfully to lower prices for working Americans. We have also been calling on President Biden to take action to suspend the […]