Maryland state government
EXPLAINER: How Maryland is distributing aid to help tenants
By Brian Witte Jun. 25, 2021 12:23 PM EDT
Maryland governor ending COVID-19 state of emergency July 1
By Brian Witte Jun. 15, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
Maryland to discontinue enhanced unemployment benefits
Jun. 02, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's Republican governor has announced that the state will discontinue enhanced federal pandemic unemployment benefits and...
Maryland reaches 70% threshold in adult vaccinations
May. 31, 2021 04:16 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state has reached its goal of vaccinating 70% of adults in the state by Memorial Day.
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Maryland's governor vetoes more than a dozen measures
By Brian Witte May. 28, 2021 06:23 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed more than a dozen measures Friday, including one aimed at creating greater transparency in emergency...
Maryland holds 1st lottery drawing in vaccine promotion
By Brian Witte May. 25, 2021 04:21 AM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland held its first of 40 consecutive $40,000 lottery drawings on Tuesday for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, one...
Maryland budget official outlines billions in pandemic aid
By Brian Witte May. 20, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is expecting to receive about $3.7 billion in federal pandemic relief “within the next week or so,” a state budget official said...
Maryland holds $2M lottery for COVID-vaccinated residents
By Brian Witte May. 20, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Lottery is giving away $2 million in 41 consecutive lottery drawings for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 —...
Maryland State House reopening to the public
May. 18, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland State House is reopening to the public after being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Governor: Maryland ending statewide mask mandate on Saturday
By Brian Witte May. 14, 2021 05:10 PM EDT
COVID-19 protections not offered to migrant seafood workers
By Vanessa Sánchez Pulla, Trisha Ahmed, Brittany Nicole Gaddy, Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Carmen Molina Acosta, Sophia Sorensen And Aadit Tambe/The Howard Center For Investigative Journalism May. 12, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
Maryland governor announces $25M youth recovery project
May. 06, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced a $25 million project on Thursday to help youths recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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No appointments needed at Maryland mass vaccination sites
May. 05, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland residents can now get vaccinated without an appointment at any of the state's 13 mass vaccination sites, Gov. Larry Hogan...
Hogan announces steps to urge nursing home vaccinations
May. 04, 2021 04:55 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced steps on Tuesday to encourage nursing home residents and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Maryland offers $100 to state employees who get vaccinated
May. 03, 2021 04:36 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The state of Maryland will offer a $100 incentive for state employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday.
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Editorial Roundup: US
By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:19 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
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April 29
The Los Angeles Times...
Maryland extends moratorium on new residential foreclosures
Apr. 29, 2021 08:09 AM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is extending the moratorium on new residential foreclosures through June 30.
The Maryland Department of...
Maryland lifts outdoor mask requirement in line with CDC
By Brian Witte Apr. 28, 2021 05:04 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is lifting its outdoor mask requirement in line with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Gov. Larry...
Maryland opens drive-thru vaccinations with no appointments
Apr. 27, 2021 12:04 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has opened three drive-thru vaccination sites that don’t require appointments.
Gov. Larry Hogan said...