Governor Larry Hogan Posthumously Pardons 34 Victims of Lynchings That Occurred in Maryland
On Saturday, Governor Larry Hogan posthumously pardoned 34 victims of lynchings that occurred in the state Maryland between 1854 and 1933 who were denied due process.
David Trone (D-MD 6th District) Announces Run for Re-election to House of Representatives
Per David Trone:
County Council Approves Funding For New Global Pandemic Prevention and Biodefense Center in Montgomery County
On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved funding to develop a plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center here in Montgomery County.
Governor Hogan Announces Walk-Ups Now Available at All Mass Vaccination Sites
Per the State of Maryland:
WalletHub Names Maryland “2021’s Worst State for Nurses” in Recent Report
With nurses working to administer the COVID-19 vaccine while facing continued PPE shortages, and with National Nurses Week kicking off May 6, the personal-finance website, WalletHub, released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Nurses.
Governor Hogan Announces Financial Incentive Program for State Employees to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Per the State of Maryland:
Jake Funk, Damascus Alumnus, Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams
Jake Funk broke the Maryland state record for career touchdowns when he was a student at Damascus. Now he’ll have the opportunity to break records in the NFL after being drafted by the Rams with the 5th pick of the 7th round.
Statement From Montgomery County Council on Governor Hogan’s Decision to Lift Outdoor Face-Covering Mandate
During a press conference yesterday, Governor Hogan lifted the states outdoor mask policy, effective immediately.
Governor Hogan Lifts Outdoor Mask Requirement Effective Inmediately and Notes from Governor Hogan’s 4/28 Press Conference
Local jurisdictions have the ability to create their own guidelines, so Montgomery County must lift requirements for it to be effective locally.
Maryland’s Commissioner of Financial Regulation Extends Foreclosure Moratorium Through June 30
Per the State of Maryland:
No-Appointment Vaccinations Now Available at 9 Mass Vaccination Sites
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has begun drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations at the Six Flags America, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium mass vaccination sites. Marylanders are now able to drive up to these sites for a vaccination without an appointment.