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Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea
By The Citizen on April 20, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has acquired 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea’s LabGenomics. The governor was joined for today’s…
As COVID-19 Crisis Escalates in Capital Region, Governor Hogan Issues Stay at Home Order Effective Tonight
By The Citizen on March 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis escalates in the National Capital Region, Governor Larry Hogan today issued a Stay at Home order to protect public health and…
VIDEO: “We Can’t Wait,” Governor Hogan Explains Maryland’s Unprecedented Coronavirus Response on CNN, PBS
By The Citizen on March 17, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Hogan appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room and PBS Newshour to update the public on Maryland’s unprecedented response to…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic
By The Citizen on March 12, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Governor Releases Statement Regarding Potential Coronavirus Exposure Risk at Event in Maryland
By The Citizen on March 8, 2020
Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or…
Governor Hogan Submits Emergency Legislation to Advance Coronavirus Response Maryland Emergency Management Agency Raising Activation Level to Enhanced
By The Citizen on March 5, 2020
At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from…
Bill Allows Support Dogs for Children in Md. Courts
By The Citizen on February 7, 2020
Legislation that passed in the Maryland Senate would establish statewide an initiative to provide therapy dogs to child witnesses in circuit court hearings and proceedings.…
Md. Bill Would Make Helmets Optional for Most Motorcyclists
By The Citizen on February 5, 2020
Helmets would no longer be mandatory for most motorcycle riders in Maryland under a bill expected to be heard in a state Senate committee Tuesday.…
Hogan Administration Announces Agreements with State Employee Labor Unions
By The Citizen on January 7, 2020
The Hogan administration today announced that the state has completed negotiations and reached agreements with state employee unions for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The Maryland…
Letter to the Editor From Former Sergeant at St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
By The Citizen on December 14, 2019
To the Editor, The following comments are addressed very specifically to St. Mary’s County Commissioners Hewitt, Guy, and Morgan. From 2006 to 2016 I was…
Three Judicial Appointments Fills Vacancies in Court of Appeals, Anne Arundel, and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on December 10, 2019
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the following judicial appointments: Jonathan Biran for the Court of Appeals Richard Trunnell for Anne Arundel County Circuit Court James…
See Some of the New Maryland Laws That Go Into Effect Today
By The Citizen on October 1, 2019
Hundreds of Maryland laws are going into effect today, Tuesday, October 1, 2019, spanning subjects from criminal justice reform to election law to medical cannabis.…
Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims September as International Underground Railroad Month for Maryland
By The Citizen on September 4, 2019
Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month, which recognizes Maryland as the most powerful destination for authentic Underground Railroad history. It also…
Citizens Invited to Submit Legislative Proposals for 2020 General Assembly Session
By The Citizen on August 24, 2019
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a joint meeting with members of the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on October 1, 2019 at…