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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Fast-Tracks Minimum Wage Increases to $15 Per Hour

Published October 28, 2021 at 6:56AM

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announced it will increase its minimum wage to $15 per hour beginning January 1, 2022. M-NCPPC decided to implement the increase now, rather than follow the State of Maryland’s recommended incremental approach to increase rates of pay over the next four years to meet the goal of $15 per hour.

“M-NCPPC employees provide unprecedented service to our communities year-round and many of their families have been severely impacted by the pandemic,” said Elizabeth M. Hewlett, Chairman of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Prince George’s County Planning Board. “Increasing the minimum wage now allows our employees to better provide for their families and show our support for all of their hard work.”

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Get a Boost: Governor Hogan, State Health Officials Urge Marylanders with Comorbidities, Underlying Health Conditions to Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2021 at 8:08AM

Press Release Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following final CDC approval, Governor Larry Hogan today (Monday) announced the updated status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland and the opportunity to mix and match vaccines. State health officials are strongly recommending that anyone with an underlying health condition or comorbidity get a booster shot as soon as possible.

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Maryland is 2021’s “10th Safest State in America” According to WalletHub

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2021 at 7:30AM

Personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on “2021’s Safest States in America.”

Per WalletHub, “With June being National Safety Month and 375,000 Americans having died from COVID-19 in 2020, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Safest States in America.”

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CDC Authorization for Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds Expected as Early as Next Week and Notes From Governor Larry Hogan’s 10/25 Press Conference

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2021 at 2:15PM

Below you’ll see notes from Governor Larry Hogan’s 10/25 press conference, as tweeted by his Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall:

• COVID-19 BOOSTERS. Maryland has already administered *280,000* booster shots.

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Maryland’s COVID-19 Health Metrics Continue to Decline, 98% of Seniors Vaccinated

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2021 at 12:48PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to decline across the board, as the state has achieved 98% of seniors receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Governor Hogan Announces Immediate Authorization of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Mix and Match Booster Shots

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2021 at 7:48PM

Press Release Per the State of Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today (Friday) issued the following statement after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and ‘mix and match’ COVID-19 booster shots:

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Governor Hogan Announces Federal Approval of Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration For Tropical Depression Ida; Up to $4 Million Will be Available to Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Homeowners

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2021 at 3:09PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced approval of a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for areas affected by Tropical Depression Ida.

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Governor Hogan Announces 85% of Maryland Adults Vaccinated

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2021 at 1:24PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, the State of Maryland has achieved the milestone of vaccinating more than 85% of adults with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The state is outpacing the national rate of 78.9% of adults with at least one dose.

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WalletHub Releases ‘Top 10 Colleges & Universities in Maryland’ List

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2021 at 7:47AM

Personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the ‘Top 10 Colleges & Universities in Maryland.’

The data set is grouped into seven categories, such as Student Selectivity, Cost & Financing and Career Outcomes. The metrics range from student-faculty ratio to graduation rate to post-attendance median salary.

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Governor Hogan Announces “Re-Fund the Police” Initiative and More Notes From 10/15 Crime Announcement

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2021 at 4:22PM

Governor Hogan held a “crime announcement” on Friday, October 15th.

Below you’ll see notes from his press conference, as tweeted by his Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall:

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Governor Hogan Announces $4 Million Available For Tropical Depression Ida Relief

By Patrick Herron

Published October 17, 2021 at 9:04AM

Press Release from the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland is making $4 million in funding available to assist residents and businesses affected by Tropical Depression Ida. In addition, the governor has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to make low-interest loans available.