Governor Hogan submits $74 million supplemental budget focused on bonus for state employees

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday submitted a $74.1 million supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that provides a $1,000 bonus for all state employees. These bonuses are made possible in part by the budget actions taken last year in response to projected revenue impacts from COVID-19. “This supplemental budget recognizes the hard work of our state employees, who have […]

Governor Hogan announces additional $34 million for higher education, economic development projects

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced an additional $34 million in funding for critical capital projects in the State of Maryland to improve infrastructure at colleges and universities and to support economic development across the state. To date, the governor has announced more than $700 million in emergency economic relief for Marylanders. With the addition of the RELIEF Act, […]

Nearly 40 Maryland companies, universities working on COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostic tests

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday commended the nearly 40 Maryland life sciences companies that are working on developing and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, improving diagnostic tests, and providing clinical research and technological support to ensure safe and effective health care delivery. The University System of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University have also dedicated millions of dollars toward research, […]

Frosh joins suit seeking nationwide injunction against new visa rules for international students

UPDATE: The Trump administration has reversed course and rescinded this rule. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Monday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop a new federal rule that would bar international students from studying in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court […]

Baltimore County to host webinar on COVID-19’s economic impact, opportunities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has assembled a panel of economic thought leaders to discuss the changing regional business landscape in the wake of COVID-19 business shutdowns, and explore potential long-term shifts that may alter the local economy for years and decades to come. “Exploring Economic Impacts and Opportunities in the Baltimore Region” is the fifth session in the […]

Governor Hogan announces ninth case of coronavirus in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of COVID-19. State officials […]

8,000 BCPS middle school students to participate in interactive career development experience

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than 8,000 middle school students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to explore high-growth careers with 65+ area employers and educational institutions, including Aerotek, Stanley Black & Decker, Lifebridge Health, and the University System of Maryland, at the annual Junior Achievement Inspire event and Parent Night. The event will be held at the following dates […]

Kamenetz rejects Trump plan to deport undocumented students

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz on Monday said he would support the efforts of the five colleges located in Baltimore County to protect the status of students who first arrived in this country as undocumented children. In a letter sent to the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland as well as the presidents of the Community College of Baltimore […]