The Maryland Departments of Labor and Commerce have established a one-stop portal for businesses and employees impacted by COVID-19 at businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus. Small businesses can apply for federal disaster loans from the Small Business Administration. To ensure Marylanders receive access to affordable, ACA-compliant insurance coverage during this emergency, individuals can visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free […]
Category: Governor Hogan’s Announcements
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., is a lifelong Marylander who loves this state. Born in 1956 and raised in Landover, Prince George’s County, he was elected as the 62nd Governor of Maryland, the 7th Republican, and the first Maryland governor in over 100 years to be elected from Anne Arundel County.
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Coalition Urges Gov. Hogan to Prevent a Health Crisis in Prisons and Jails
BALTIMORE — Gov. Larry Hogan should act to ensure that state and local agencies heed public health experts’ advice and take immediate steps to avoid a public health crisis in Maryland’s jails and prisons, wrote a coalition of groups and concerned individuals in a letter to the Governor today. In the letter, the coalition asks […]
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BCPS Students Select Dundalk High Junior for Student Member of the Board of Education
BCPS Students Select Dundalk High Junior for Student Member of the Board of Education Joshua Muhumuza’s name to be forwarded to Gov. Larry Hogan for appointment TOWSON, MD. – Students from across Baltimore County have selected Dundalk High School junior Joshua Muhumuza to be the next student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore […]
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66 Test Positive for COVID-19 at Maryland Nursing Home
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s governor said Saturday night that a nursing home in that state has been struck by an outbreak of COVID-19 that includes 66 positive cases and 11 hospitalizations. Gov. Larry Hogan also said in a news release that Maryland recorded five more deaths statewide, bringing the total to 10. Earlier Saturday, state […]
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Maryland Governor Says COVID-19 Increases are ‘Frightening’
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A COVID-19 outbreak at a Maryland nursing home contributed to an increase in virus cases Sunday across the state that the governor described as “frightening.” Maryland health officials reported that overall cases around the state rose to about 1,200 on Sunday, representing an increase of more than […]
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Hogan: Maryland Receives Federal Disaster Designation
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland received a federal disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday night. “This declaration will help provide much-needed funding for state and local governments and nonprofits, and it will be another important step in Maryland’s aggressive and coordinated response to COVID-19,” Hogan […]
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Hogan Closes Non-Essential Businesses; Announces Relief
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered nonessential businesses to close Monday in response to the coronavirus, as he announced a relief package of more than $175 million to provide relief to small businesses and employees. Hogan said the closing of nonessential businesses would take effect at 5 […]
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Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
UPDATE: Governor Hogan announced new COVID-19 business relief programs on March 23. These resources are available through the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor. The entire state of Maryland has received designation for SBA assistance. Small businesses can apply here. Maryland’s COVID-19 Business Response The State of Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the […]
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Governor: 2nd Maryland Death as Cases ‘Dramatically Rise’
By Regina Garcia Cano The Associated Press Gov. Larry Hogan announced a second death in Maryland late March 20 from the new coronavirus, warning the number of infections continues to “dramatically rise” with more than half of the state’s nearly 150 known cases detected in areas near the nation’s capital. The latest death also came […]
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MDOT MVA CLOSED Until Further Notice
CUSTOMER ALERT: MDOT MVA BRANCHES TO CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Customer, The safety and health of our customers and staff is a top priority for Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following health and safety recommendations from State and Federal […]
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Hogan Offers Further Clarification
INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE Number: COVID19-01 Date: March 17, 2020 Re: Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, dated March 16, 2020, Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020 Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additional Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and Theaters At this time, the Office of […]
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Executive Order Closes Public Places, Restricts Prohibiting Essential Utilities To Residents
Courtesy of WBALTV 11 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An executive order announced Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan enacts major developments to prevent the spread of coronavirus across the state, including closing many public places and prohibiting canceling public services. At the advice of top doctors and senior leaders, Hogan announced the following: Social Distancing An […]