Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration’s core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. This supplemental budget also funds top priorities for county leaders and local governments.
With the U.S. gaining 678,000 jobs in February, exceeding the previous month’s 481,000 jobs, personal finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most to illustrate which areas of the country have had the best recovery so far.
According to this study, Maryland comes in as the 5th worse, in terms to unemployment rate recovery, in the nation.
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement:
“For nearly eight years, we have been fighting to end the gerrymandering monopoly that has for too long been a shameful legacy of our state. This ruling is a monumental victory for every Marylander who cares about protecting our democracy, bringing fairness to our elections, and putting the people back in charge. It puts in plain view the partisan, secretive, and rigged process that led to the legislature’s illegal and unconstitutional maps.
On Thursday, Governor Hogan announced $45 million in violent crime initiatives to address “out-of-control violent crime” in Baltimore. The money will be used to expand warrant initiatives in Baltimore City, as well as additional funding to victim services providers.
Press release from Governor Hogan’s Office below:
With the U.S. projected to spent nearly $600 billion on research & development (R&D) in 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Innovative States.
Maryland came in 4th, ranking in the top 5 in five different categories. Nearby Washington D.C. came in 1st place on the list, while Virginia came in 6th.
“I am here today to enthusiastically and 100% throw my strong endorsement behind your next governor, Kelly Schulz” proclaimed current Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. He made the announcement at an event for Schulz in Annapolis.
Hogan, who is term-limited, endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz. Schulz announced in April 2021 that she would seek the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in 2022.
Per the State of Maryland:
50 Portable Ventilators to Front Line Hospitals
Per UMTerps.com
Kevin Willard has been named the new head coach of the Maryland Men’s Basketball program as announced by Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics on Monday. Willard recently coached Seton Hall to its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last six events that were played. Having won a regular-season conference championship, conference tournament championship and earning conference coach of the year, Willard is one of 10 active head coaches in the Power 6 conferences to achieve each of the accomplishments in the last six seasons.
Governor Hogan signed a bill today that will suspend Maryland’s gas tax of $.36 a gallon for the next 30 days. Drivers with a standard 12 gallon tank will save $4.32 each time they fill up.
The State of Maryland is estimated to lose close to $100 million in tax revenue during this period. Maryland announced recently that it had a projected budget surplus of more than $7.5 billion.
Court of Appeals of Maryland issues Order moving Primary Election to July 19
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Today, the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an Order, In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of the State, moving the 2022 Primary Election from June 28 to July 19. The Order also amends certain deadlines for the Primary Election Calendar.
Per the State of Maryland:
Maryland Launches First-in-the-Nation Initiative to Recruit Experienced, Non-Degree Candidates