Governor Larry Hogan 20200429

Governor Hogan acts to address COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes, gives update on unemployment website [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced an expanded testing strategy and aggressive new actions to address outbreaks of COVID-19 at poultry processing plants and nursing homes in Maryland. As Maryland continues to plan for the recovery phase, the state will target and isolate outbreaks and clusters of cases, redouble attention and resources on hotspot areas, and increase mitigation efforts […]

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MPSSAA cancels all sporting events for remainder of 2019-2020 school year

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association on Tuesday announced the cancellation of all MPSSAA events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. The MPSSAA says they made the decision after consulting with the Maryland State Board of Education and Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. This includes the remainder of the 2020 Boys and Girls Basketball […]

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Governor Hogan announces $1.6 million in grants to Maryland companies producing PPE in response to COVID-19

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in a first round of grants to 20 Maryland companies for pivoting to or expanding production of Personal Protective Equipment. Through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, companies are receiving grants of up to $100,000 to manufacture […]

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Olszewski announces major COVID-19 economic relief efforts for small businesses, artists, musicians

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a series of economic relief efforts to support small businesses and individuals impacted by the severe financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: Baltimore County announces $10 million in new grant funding for small businesses County offers $100,000 in grants to assist professional artists, musicians and performers CCBC to launch online contact […]

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Governor Hogan directs Maryland Department of Health to release COVID-19 nursing home data

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday directed the Maryland Department of Health to take the necessary steps to publish data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other facilities providing congregate living for residents. This week, the state will begin releasing available data for individual facilities, including cases and fatalities. “As we plan […]

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Henn, Marks write letter asking Governor Hogan to support Built to Learn Act

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Among the many other economic impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed last week that construction funding for the proposed new northeast Baltimore County school projects was now uncertain due to budget constraints. Last Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for projects including […]

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Governor Larry Hogan 20200417

Gov. Hogan Press Conference: Maryland schools to remain closed through May 15 [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Friday to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response. At the press conference, Dr. Karen B. Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, announced the schools would remain closed through May 15th.  More details will follow shortly. The governor also announced that announces that $8 million has been provided to 410 small […]

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BGE suspends service disconnections, waives late fees through at least June 1

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BALTIMORE, MD—BGE is extending its moratorium on service disconnections for nonpayment and is waiving new late payment fees through at least June 1, 2020—one month beyond the original moratorium announced on March 13—as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on central Maryland. As officials across the country, including Maryland, have enacted stay-at-home or similar orders to ensure […]

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