Gov. Hogan announces compromise proposal for citizen input on post-Labor Day school start

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has announced proposals, including new legislation, to ensure that the will of local citizens is upheld in any legislative action impacting the start date of the school year, amid legislative efforts to undermine the governor’s executive order requiring Maryland public schools to begin classes after Labor Day. “After years of public outcry, with the strong […]

Kamenetz issues Executive Order on immigration status, diversity and equity

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz issued an Executive Order on Wednesday morning formalizing Baltimore County’s public safety policies in light of President Trump’s anti-immigration campaign. Reducing the current practice to written policy, Baltimore County police officers will not unlawfully profile the immigration status of its residents, and the Detention Center will not unlawfully hold any individual past their release date, […]

Gov. Hogan signs Executive Order to start school after Labor Day

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday signed an Executive Order that will require Maryland’s public schools to start classes after Labor Day, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Citing the benefits of a post-Labor Day school start for families, students, teachers, and the economy, the governor made the announcement on the Ocean City Boardwalk, where he was joined […]