Governor Hogan will provide a live COVID-19 update today at 2 p.m.
The press conference will be available via Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube: bit.ly/GovHoganYouTube
Maryland
Republican Candidates for the 2022 race:
Governor Hogan Not Considering Reinstating Statewide Mask Mandate
Governor Larry Hogan said during a press conference in Baltimore on Tuesday that he is not considering reinstating a mask mandate for the state.
Jimmie Cone in Damascus Burglarized
Jimmie Cone at 26420 Ridge Road in Damascus posted online today that their store had been burglarized in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Begins This Sunday
Beginning Sunday August 8 and ending on Saturday August 14, qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less, as well as the first $40 in backpack/book bags, will be exempt from Maryland’s six percent sales tax.
U.S. Swimmer Becca Meyers Withdraws From Tokyo Paralympic Games After Being Told She Can’t Bring a Personal Care Assistant
Deaf and blind swimmer Becca Meyers from Baltimore has pulled out of the Paralympics after being told the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not allow her to bring her mother to Tokyo as her personal care assistant.
According to new data from state transportation officials, traffic on Maryland roads and highways has begun to approach and exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Per the State of Maryland:
Projects Include Mental and Behavioral Health Centers in Frederick and Washington Counties and Job Training for Communities of Color in Montgomery County
Per Congressman David Trone:
Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday that Maryland has now surpassed 7 million COVID-19 vaccines administered. He told Marylanders, “it is clearer than ever that these vaccines are extremely effective, but those who are unvaccinated do remain at risk, especially with the highly transmissible variants”.
From the Governor’s Office:
Maryland State Department Of Education Announces More Than $309 Million To Support State Child Care Providers
Per the State of Maryland:
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At least eight athletes with MoCo ties qualified for the 2020 Olympics!
Andrew Wilson: