Category: Governor
Public schools will not reopen before April 25
State Superintendent Karen Salmon said the state is working with local school systems “to provide the continuity of learning to all of our students … during this time.”
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All non-essential businesses must close by 5 p.m. today, Hogan orders
The government emphasized that he did not issue a “shelter-in-place” directive and is not forcing Marylanders to stay home.
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Hogan bans events of more than 10 people
After the first death in Maryland tied to the coronavirus, the governor issued a stern warning to those who defy orders that prohibit large gatherings.
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Hogan postpones April primary elections to June
However, Hogan said the special general election for the 7th congressional district will not be postponed. Voters in that district are encouraged to cast their ballots by mail, he said.
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Hogan: All bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms in Maryland must close at 5 p.m.
Restaurants will be allowed to sell food only for carry-out, delivery and drive-through orders. During the state of emergency, utility companies are barred from cutting off residential electricity, water, TV and internet services — or charging late fees for those services — and tenants may not be evicted, the governor said.
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Hogan orders closures and restrictions aimed at containing COVID-19
His orders affect the National Guard, some state workers, public schools, hospitals, houses of worship, senior activity centers, cruise ships, prisons and state buildings.
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First case of community COVID-19 transmission in Md. is found
The Prince George’s County resident had no known exposure to coronavirus through travel or an infected individual.
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Hogan creates Coronavirus Response Team; 6th infection in Md. is found
Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday enacted emergency legislation allowing him to transfer up to $50 million from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to pay for Maryland’s coronavirus response. Later, he said the state’s sixth COVID-19 case has been diagnosed in Prince Georges County.
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Hogan allocates $10M for coronavirus efforts
The governor on Thursday submitted a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2021 that requests $10 million for emergency coronavirus preparedness expenses as well as funding for other state and local initiatives.
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Hogan gives update on coronavirus
Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday evening that Maryland is taking additional steps to protect residents from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and prepare for a potential outbreak in the state.
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Hogan implores lawmakers to take immediate action on crime bills
Calling violent crime in Baltimore a crisis, the governor re-designates his violent-crime package as emergency legislation and begs the General Assembly to immediately pass the bills so he can quickly sign them into law. “We don’t want to hear any more excuses. There cannot be any more delays. We need to stop playing politics. Pass these bills.”
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Hogan touts new $47.9 billion ‘structurally balanced’ budget that prioritizes education, public safety
“This budget funds all of the state’s top priorities while maintaining $1.3 billion in reserves and limiting budget growth to 1 percent without raising taxes, without cutting services and without raiding dedicated special funds,” Hogan said at a Tuesday morning news conference at the State House.
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