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MEMA raises State Activation Level due to unrest in Washington D.C., Governor Hogan to send in Maryland National Guard

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The FBI is now actively investigating this incident. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has raised the State Activation Level due to the ongoing protests in Washington, D.C. The State Emergency Operations Center has raised the State Activation Level to PARTIAL as of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building at just […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide actions to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in Maryland

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday evening announced a series of actions to accelerate the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the State of Maryland. “While the initial distribution of vaccines does offer a glimmer of hope, we still have a long way to go in this fight,” said Governor Hogan. “Distributing and administering vaccines throughout 2021 will be without question […]

Governor Hogan reactivates National Guard as Maryland begins COVID-19 vaccinations [VIDEO]

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon announced the reactivation of the Maryland National Guard to support state and local health officials in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines statewide. “With vaccine distribution now beginning in our state, we have finally reached a turning point. We are able to see the sun rising on the horizon—even if that horizon may still […]

MD National Guard Community Partners Job Fair 20200806

Maryland State Police, Baltimore County Police Department, National Guard to hold virtual job fair

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland State Police are partnering with the Maryland National Guard and other law enforcement agencies to host a virtual job fair. The online event will take place on Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants will be able to chat live with a local National Guard recruiter and/or with […]

Governor Hogan closes term as National Governors Association chairman [VIDEO]

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan officially closed his term as chairman of the National Governors Association during the nonpartisan organization’s 2020 summer meeting, which was held virtually and included more than 40 of the nation’s governors. Governor Hogan announced that through this national infrastructure initiative, Foundation for Success, he is establishing and funding a legacy position at NGA dedicated […]

Governor Hogan announces new senior leadership for MDH’s Public Health Administration

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced several key additional appointments to the Maryland Department of Health’s Public Health Administration. On Wednesday, the governor announced that Dr. Jinlene Chan will serve as Acting Deputy Secretary for Public Health, succeeding Fran Phillips, who is retiring. Phillips, who has held numerous leadership roles in public health over the years, has played a […]

Governor Hogan presses White House on funding for states, Title 32 extension

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan, chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), issued the following statement on Wednesday: “The nation’s governors are urgently requesting an extension of Title 32 authorization. The National Guard remains a critical part of our emergency health response, and we need the administration to grant this extension no later than Friday. “The administration has made repeated commitments […]

Governor Hogan releases additional details on Stage Two reopenings

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With key statewide health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening announced further details on the additional phased reopenings through Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ “This truly is one of the most daunting challenges our state has ever faced, but sometimes the worst times have a way of […]

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