Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced in letters to the General Assembly that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2022 legislative session:
Last week, the Maryland House and Senate voted and passed House Bill 1, which will add a constitutional amendment for cannabis use on the ballot in this November’s election.
According to the Cannabis Business Times, “the Maryland House voted, 94-39, on April 1 to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot via House Bill 1, asking the state’s constituency if it favors legalization of cannabis use by those 21 and older by July 1, 2023. That vote concurred with Senate amendments to the bill.”
With April being National Financial Literacy Month and less than half of adults setting a budget, thepersonal finance website, WalletHub, today released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Financially Literate States, which analyzes financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Maryland was ranked 13th on the list, with a top 10 ranking in “Wallet Literacy.”
Mid-Atlantic families will have something fun to howl about in 2023 as Great Wolf Lodge, North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts, recently broke ground on its newest resort in Perryville, Maryland (located in Cecil County, northeast of Baltimore City).
Great Wolf Lodge Maryland will be Great Wolf’s 20th resort in North America, and their largest. It will offer 700 family-friendly suites and a 126,000-square-foot indoor water park.
With 20% of all professional jobs now being remote, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Working from Home in order to highlight which areas are thriving and which are struggling in this pandemic economy.
Maryland came in 9th with neighboring D.C. coming in 2nd and Virginia at 13.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today enacted a new congressional map for the state of Maryland after the defendants, through the Office of the Attorney General, agreed to withdraw their efforts to maintain the gerrymandered map that was struck down by the courts.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today enacted the largest tax cut package in state history, signing into law $1.86 billion in relief for retirees, working families, and small businesses. Combined with the recent $100 million gas tax suspension, this legislative session will deliver nearly $2 billion in tax relief.
On Thursday, the Maryland State Senate passed Senate Bill 833 on a voice vote, with final consideration expected on the bill expected today. Per Maryland Matters, “Lawmakers gave approval to two bills that would allow residents 21 and older to possess small amounts of marijuana — up to 1.5 ounces — beginning next year. Possession of between 1.5 and 2.5 ounces would be subject to a civil citation.”
Individuals caught with more than the legal amount would be subject to the Maryland’s existing laws on possession with intent distribute. The bills would also allow households to grow two marijuana plants, as long as they are out of view and inaccessible to the public.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced a bipartisan agreement to dramatically increase critical transportation and infrastructure funding for local governments to advance priority projects. The governor made the announcement while hosting a reception for the Maryland Mayors Association at Government House.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new Maryland Cancer Moonshot Initiative to expand and accelerate cancer detection, screening, prevention, treatment, and research in the state. The state is committing $216 million in investments as a down payment to jumpstart this far-reaching initiative to save lives, including the first ever comprehensive cancer center in Prince George’s County.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 29, 2022