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Governor Hogan Announces Additional Actions to Address Rise in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

By MCS Staff

Published December 11, 2021 at 9:33AM

Per the State of Maryland:

Governor Hogan Announces Immediate Authorization of COVID-19 Booster Shots for 16 and 17-Year-Olds

By MCS Staff

Published December 9, 2021 at 10:42PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland is immediately authorizing COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for all 16- and 17-year-olds in Maryland. This action aligns with recommendations by both the FDA and the CDC. State health officials continue to strongly recommend that all eligible Marylanders get booster shots in order to maintain immunity against severe COVID-19.

Governor Hogan Vetoes Legislature’s “Antidemocratic, Gerrymandered Congressional Map,” Vows to Continue Fight for Fair Maps and Fair Districts

By MCS Staff

Published December 9, 2021 at 5:02PM | Updated December 9, 2021 at 5:22PM

Press release by Larry Hogan:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today vetoed the antidemocratic, gerrymandered congressional map passed along party lines by the Maryland General Assembly, and called on the Biden administration to immediately add the State of Maryland to its lawsuit against Texas for violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The governor also continued urging lawmakers to take action on emergency crime legislation during the special session.

Sports Betting Starts in Maryland This Friday, Pending Regulatory Approval

By MCS Staff

Published December 6, 2021 at 6:41PM

Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel has already tweeted a countdown to sports betting on its social media account.

In November, Governor Hogan tweeted his support to get sports gambling started in Maryland, “We are pleased that the legislature’s sport wagering commission has finally acted to approve these licenses.