By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers will end the state’s legislative session almost three weeks early in response to the new coronavirus and plan to […]
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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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A ‘Life and Death Crisis’: Hogan Redesignates Crime Bills
By Jeff Barnes Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Calling it a “life and death crisis,” — particularly in Baltimore — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, R, announced Thursday he will […]
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Maryland Governor Proposes Ethics Bill After Indictments
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — After repeated public corruption cases in recent years, stronger ethics laws should be a priority of the upcoming legislative session, Gov. […]
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Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday
By Micha Green D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Maryland Governor Larry Hogan might not be Santa Claus, but he shared a special gift for state government employees: time off. On Dec. 20, […]
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Gov. Hogan: ‘The Family….Deserves to Get Answers’
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, Special to the AFRO For months, the circumstances surrounding the death of Anton Black in police custody received little scrutiny. The investigation as to why […]
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DMV Leaders Call for End to Government Shutdown
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Residents from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) are adversely being affected by the partial government shutdown, which President Donald Trump enforced after not receiving […]
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Hogan Announces $3.5B for Maryland School Construction Funds
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans on Tuesday to create a $3.5 billion fund for school construction over five years. Much of the […]
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Hogan Keeps Fundraising Edge Over Jealous
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is maintaining a large fundraising advantage over Democrat Ben Jealous. Hogan has raised about $2.4 million in the […]
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Hogan Honored at Langston Hughes Community Center
Governor Larry Hogan (2nd from left) is joined by (Left to right) Betsy Simon, Director Z-Hap; Karen Hammond, President & CEO KHD Performance Analysis Solutions; George E. Mitchell, Executive Director […]
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Exclusive: Hogan Appoints Carter to 41st Dist. Senate Seat
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Jill P. Carter, director of Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights, has been appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan take over the 41st District Senate seat, […]
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UPDATED: Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford to Attend Regional Cabinet Meeting, Visit Baltimore County
For immediate release: February 11, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford to Attend Regional Cabinet Meeting, Visit Baltimore County ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford will participate in […]
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UPDATED: Cabinet Secretaries and Directors to Visit Baltimore County
For immediate release: February 11, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Cabinet Secretaries and Directors to Visit Baltimore County ANNAPOLIS, MD – Following the Regional Cabinet Meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018, Governor […]