Maryland was ranked as the 5th worst state to drive, according to a list by personal-finance website WalletHub.
With traffic congestion costing U.S. drivers an average of 36 hours and $564 during 2021, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States to Drive in.
More Than 180,000 Have Enrolled For 2022, An All-Time High
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that open enrollment will continue on Maryland Health Connection through February in light of the ongoing public health emergency. A record number of Marylanders—181,603—have enrolled in coverage for 2022 through the state’s health insurance marketplace. A surge of new enrollees fueled the 9% increase over a year ago.
Expands Summer SNAP Program To Support 50,000 Children in Low-Income Families, Increases Monthly SNAP Benefit For 27,000 Seniors Boosts Support For Food Banks, Launches New Nonprofit Business Accelerator Program
Press Release from the Office of Governor Hogan:
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will provide an additional $50 million in grant funding to support child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney General Frosh has announced a $1.85 billion settlement that will result in $1.7 million in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution with Student Loan Servicer Navient
Per the Maryland Attorney General’s office:
Press Release Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today visited the location of a new state-run COVID-19 testing site at UM Shore Regional Health in Easton and announced the locations for five additional hospital-based testing sites that will open by the end of next week. The governor also announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will begin distributing 20 million N95 and KN95 masks to Marylanders next week at no cost, through multiple channels, including local health departments, state-run testing and vaccination sites, and nursing homes.
Sports wagering handle in December totaled $16.5 million
Per MD Gaming:
Press Release Per the State or Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement, and for increased crime control and victim protection services across the state. The governor also announced that he will reintroduce legislation to address violent crime during the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly.
MCPS has stated that it will be dropping the 5% threshold in a letter sent to the community by Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight and Acting Health officer James Bridgers. The letter can be seen below:
Dear MCPS Community,
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At today’s meeting of the Board of Public Works (BPW), Governor Larry Hogan provided an update on the COVID-19 state of emergency and steps the state is taking to address the national testing shortage. As of today, the state is reporting 3,118 COVID-19 hospitalizations, which is an increase of 61 over yesterday.
Notes from Governor Hogan’s 10am press conference by Gov. Hogan’s Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall: – COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS. Today, Maryland hit a record high of 3,057 COVID hospitalizations, which is […]