Maryland State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill
Maryland becomes the second state to pass legislation that will allow counseling practice across state lines.
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Maryland Moves Into Phase 2B Starting Today
Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, Maryland is now in Phase 2B of its vaccination plan.
State of Maryland Issues Memo Saying County Health Departments Must Follow State’s Phasing For COVID-19 Vaccine
The State of Maryland issued a memo yesterday which said counties must follow the state’s vaccine eligibility guidelines. The state of Maryland is currently in stage 2A. You can find a list of the different stages and who is currently eligible for the vaccine here.
Pro-Confederacy “Maryland, My Maryland” No Longer State Song
The Maryland Senate voted unanimously on Friday to remove “Maryland, My Maryland” as the official state song. It had been Maryland’s official song since 1939.
Phase 2 Announced for Maryland: Notes From Governor Hogan’s 3/18 Press Conference
Notes are paraphrased
Today at 2 p.m., Governor Hogan will make major announcements regarding the state’s vaccine plan, per his social media posts.
Watch live via Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube.
Governor Hogan’s Updated Executive Order Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor/Outdoor Dining Statewide, Local Jurisdictions Still Make Their Own Decisions
During today’s press conference, Governor Hogan lifted the dining capacity restrictions on restaurants statewide, but noted that restaurants and bars will still be limited to seated and distanced service only.
Notes From Governor Hogan’s 3/9 Press Conference
(notes may be paraphrased)
Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone Call for Mass Vaccination Site
Representatives Jamie Raskin and David Trone released a letter today urging Governor Hogan to open a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County, MD.
Notes From Governor Hogan’s Vaccine Equity Briefing
The notes consist of live tweets by Governor Hogan’s communication director, Mike Ricci.
Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing Friday, March 5 as COVID-19 Day of Remembrance to honor the Marylanders who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 over the past year. At the governor’s direction, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half-staff to mark the occasion.
On March 5, 2020, the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the State of Maryland. A twilight ceremony will be held at the State House tomorrow evening, and in coordination with local leaders, buildings across the state will be lit up amber. Members of the public are encouraged to join the ceremony virtually via livestream.