Governor Larry Hogan awarded a record $122.5 million in funding under the State Aid for Police Protection (SAPP) program. As a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund…
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Governor Hogan Directs Maryland State Police to Suspend ‘Good and Substantial Reason’ Standard for Wear and Carry Permits
By The Citizen on July 5, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “Over the course of my administration, I have consistently supported the right of law-abiding citizens to own…
SMECO Issues Credits to Members, General Refund Totals $4.7 million
By The Citizen on July 5, 2022
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is refunding members’ capital credits totaling nearly $7.1 million. Of that total, a general refund of approximately $4.7 million will…
Vehicle Thefts Continue To Decline In Maryland, Police Continue Work to Reduce Rates Further
By The Citizen on July 4, 2022
The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland declined for the fourth straight year in 2020. However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law…
Safety Urged for Maryland Waterway Users This Holiday Weekend, Enhanced Enforcement to Target Impaired Boaters
By The Citizen on July 1, 2022
Maryland’s waterways are expected to be crowded this weekend, and officials from federal, state, and local law enforcement and water rescue are working to make…
This Fourth of July, Stay Sober or ‘Be the Make a Plan Driver’ to Protect Yourself and Others on Maryland’s Roadways
By The Citizen on July 1, 2022
As Marylanders prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) and law enforcement officials are…
FDA Denies Authorization to Market JUUL Products, Orders All Currently Marketed JUUL Products Must Be Removed from the US Market
By The Citizen on June 23, 2022
6/23/2022: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. for all of their products currently marketed in…
Governor Hogan Calls on Congress, Comptroller, and General Assembly to Take Action on Gas Tax
By The Citizen on June 23, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement regarding gas tax relief: “Nearly 100 days ago, Maryland became the first state in the nation to…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reminds Summer Waterway Users Should Be Alert for Marine Wildlife
By The Citizen on June 22, 2022
As summer approaches, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and others…
Comptroller Franchot Reminds Marylanders of Extended July 15, 2022 Deadline for State Income Taxes
By The Citizen on June 15, 2022
Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds Marylanders that they have one month remaining to file and pay their state individual income taxes for tax year 2021. In…
Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards $13.5 Million for FY2023
By The Citizen on June 14, 2022
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the…
Governor Hogan Announces $7.5 Million in Accountability Resources Grant Funding Available Through Re-Fund the Police Initiative
By The Citizen on June 9, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced that $7.5 million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) grant as part of his Re-Fund…
Maryland State Police Warn Public of Online Scam Involving The Sexual Extortion Of Minors
By The Citizen on June 8, 2022
Maryland State Police remind parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. The Maryland State Police…
Hughesville Man Arrested After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville, 8-Year-Old and One Adult Flown to Trauma Centers
By The Citizen on June 6, 2022
On Saturday, May 4, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the area of…
Maryland’s Spring 2022 Turkey Harvest Sees 8% Increase
By The Citizen on June 6, 2022
Maryland hunters harvested 4,208 wild turkeys during the spring 2022 regular and junior turkey seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. This year’s harvest was 8%…