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Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Increases In Visitors and Visitor Spending

Published November 4, 2022 at 4:07PM

“This report is another milestone showing that Maryland is experiencing one of the strongest recoveries in the nation,” said Governor Hogan. “The hard work and resilience of our hundreds of tourism professionals, along with aggressive efforts by our Maryland Office of Tourism to promote new ways to enjoy our state and its resources, has brought visitors back to Maryland in a big way.”

“Maryland’s tourism industry is well positioned and open to welcome visitors to our state,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill. “It is our intention to continue to finish strong with the tourism industry leading the recovery in visitor spending and job creation.”

First Round of High School Football Playoff Scores (MCPS Schools)

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 7:10AM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 10:21PM

Results of first round games can be seen below. Our preview and predictions from earlier this week can be seen here. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final). If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.

Games scheduled for Friday, November 4th:

Governor Hogan Announces Operation Green Light To Honor Veterans Statewide

By Patrick Herron

Published November 3, 2022 at 12:09PM

“We owe an incredible debt to those who have worn the flag of our nation on their arm, and who put their lives on the line to protect the rights and freedoms that we hold so dear,” said Governor Hogan. “Our veterans serve as a reminder every single day of the immeasurable cost of war, and of the immense price of freedom. Operation Green Light brings us together across the state to show our gratitude to our veterans, and just as importantly, raise awareness for the resources available to them and their families.”

Illumination of Landmarks Across The State. Through Operation Green Light—which is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties (NACo)—governments, businesses, and residents are encouraged to participate by simply changing one exterior light bulb to a green bulb. State government buildings scheduled to be illuminated include Government House, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs cemeteries and memorials, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Glen Burnie headquarters. Additional landmarks being illuminated include M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Convention Center, the University of Maryland Medical System, and Johns Hopkins University.

The MoCoShow State Football Playoffs 1st Round Preview & Predictions

By Damon Anderson

Published November 2, 2022 at 12:37PM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 7:11AM

(*) = Regional Seed

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Reminder: Civil Penalty Waiver Grace Period For Video Tolls Ends November 30

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2022 at 7:39AM

In February, MDTA started a civil penalty waiver grace period for tolls paid in full and has ceased referring toll bills to the Central Collection Unit (CCU) and MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) temporarily. While it seems like it has lasted forever, the grace period will end at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2022, and the MDTA will resume referrals of unpaid toll bills and civil penalties to CCU and MDOT MVA on December 1.

If you have unpaid Video Tolls and/or Civil Penalties, the MDTA will waive the Civil Penalties if your toll balance is paid in full between Feb. 24 and 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2022. After the grace period ends, customers will remain responsible for all unpaid tolls and civil penalties and referrals will resume.

Governor Larry Hogan Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Patrick Herron

Published October 31, 2022 at 1:02PM

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced today that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet Hogan said, “Just wanted to let Marylanders know that after testing positive for COVID-19, I am working from home. Fortunately, I’m up to date on my boosters and my symptoms are minimal” and directed residents to visit covidvax.maryland.gov to find a nearby vaccine clinic.

To date, more than 710,000 Marylanders have received the COVID-19 bivalent booster, further protecting themselves against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. With flu hospitalizations also increasing earlier and faster than in previous years, state health officials continue to encourage Marylanders to get their COVID-19 and flu shots simultaneously. Starting next week, state health officials will launch a new “Flooster” television, radio, and social media ad campaign to amplify this message.

Fuel Company Issues Diesel Shortage Alert That Includes Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published October 31, 2022 at 7:25AM

A major company that tracks the availability of fuel issued an alert on Friday for a diesel fuel shortage in many Southeastern United States, including Maryland. The alert from Mansfield Energy on Friday also includes Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The fuel supply and logistics company noted “extremely high prices in the Northeast along with supply outages along the Southeast.” Below is the full alert:

“East Coast fuel markets are facing diesel supply constraints due to market economics and tight inventories. Poor pipeline shipping economics and historically low diesel inventories are combining to cause shortages in various markets throughout the Southeast. These have been occurring sporadically, with areas like Tennessee seeing particularly acute challenges.

Marijuana Legalization Will Be Voted on in Maryland This November; WaPo/UMD Poll Shows Support From Voters

By MCS Staff

Published October 31, 2022 at 7:17AM | Updated November 5, 2022 at 5:09PM

Marijuana legalization is up for a vote on Tuesday, November 8. Residents will have the option to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” Question 4 to legalize cannabis use for adults 21+ starting July 2023. The question will be “Do you favor the legalization of the use of cannabis by an individual who is at least 21 years of age on or after July 1, 2023, in the State of Maryland?”

According to a recent Washington Post-University of Maryland poll, a large majority of registered voters in Maryland say they support legalizing recreational marijuana use. Just under 3 in 4, or 73 percent, of Maryland voters favor legalizing “the use of cannabis” for people 21 and older by next July, matching language on November’s ballot.

It’s Almost Time to “Fall Back” And It May Be For the Last Time (Daylight Saving Time)

By MCS Staff

Published October 29, 2022 at 5:00PM

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00am we “Fall Back” as Daylight Saving Time ends. While many of us enjoy the extra hour of sleep and lament the loss of longer days, this may be the last time if the “Sunshine Protection Act” passes through the house and moves on to President Biden. The bill would make Daylight Saving permanent and put an end to having to change your clocks twice a year. According to the H.R.69 – Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, this bill makes daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.

As mentioned above, the bill still has to be approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and signed into law by President Joe Biden, and that process has appeared to hit a “brick wall,” according to a July article by the The Hill. The article states that there are fundamental disagreements with the language of the bill, such as whether daylight saving or standard should be the permanent time, and the House having other priorities are the main reasons why the Sunshine Protection Act seems to have hit a snag.

7 Marylanders Make “Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans”

By MCS Staff

Published October 29, 2022 at 4:39PM

Forbes recently released its annual list of “The Forbes 400 Richest People in America” and 7 Marylanders have made it on this year’s list. Fortunes were calculated using stock prices from September 2, 2022. For more details on the list see here; for the methodology see here. Below, you’ll see the Marylanders that made the list:

143. Stephen Bisciotti (Owner, Baltimore Ravens) Net Worth: $6.4 Billion

Governor Larry Hogan Responds to Violent Attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Husband, Paul Pelosi

By MCS Staff

Published October 28, 2022 at 8:23PM

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has responded via social media on the attack that occurred this morning against Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi. “The First Lady and I are praying for Paul Pelosi’s recovery after the vicious assault on his life. There is absolutely no place for violence in our politics. Anyone who calls themselves a leader must show zero tolerance for it.”

This morning, Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, issued this statement: “Early this morning, an assailant broke into the Pelosi residence in San Francisco and violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi. The assailant is in custody and the motivation for the attack is under investigation. Mr. Pelosi was taken to the hospital, where he is receiving excellent medical care and is expected to make a full recovery. The Speaker was not in San Francisco at the time.