Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that the state has launched a concerted first in the nation “equity operations plan” aimed at increasing access to coronavirus vaccines in Maryland’s most vulnerable communities.
Bryan Renbaum
Republicans unveil legislation aimed at reducing violent crime
The proposals include measures that would increase penalties for those who use a firearm during the commission of a crime, classify the theft of a firearm as a felony, increase the amount of jail time that prisoners must serve before they are eligible for parole, and establish a special unit within the Office of Attorney General to prosecute violent crimes in Baltimore City.
Hogan defends Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution record
Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that while the state’s rollout of coronavirus vaccines has not been perfect he is nevertheless confident that all that can be done to improve the situation is in fact being done.
Baltimore Convention Center Field hospital to launch pilot program aimed at improving vaccine equity
Maryland’s leading health officials and the state’s top doctors Monday celebrated news that the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) will be launching a pilot program aimed at administering coronavirus vaccines to members of underserved communities.
Senate Democrats urge passage of police reform bills
Senate Democratic leaders Friday urged passage of a package of nine bills that are aimed at increasing accountability over the state’s law enforcement personnel.
Hogan touts Maryland’s record on transportation improvements to U.S. Senate committee
Gov. Larry Hogan emphasized Maryland’s commitment to transportation infrastructure improvements in his virtual testimony to lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning.
Hogan: State not yet ready to lift capacity restrictions on bars and restaurants
Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that even though Maryland’s coronavirus positivity rates have steadily declined for weeks and vaccines have become more readily available it may still be some time before the state lifts capacity restrictions on public establishments such as bars and restaurants.
Restaurant Association of Md. CEO: It’s time to start easing dining capacity restrictions
MarylandReporter.com spoke with Restaurant Association of Maryland President and CEO Marshall Weston on Monday to get an update on how that industry is faring in the face of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions which limit occupant capacity.
Hogan: More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given in Maryland
Maryland’s health care providers have administered more than 1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.
House Republicans introduce COVID-19 business relief package
Members of the House Minority Caucus introduced a series of bills on Thursday that are aimed at providing relief to small businesses that are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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