Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

First responders, highway workers recognize National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

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BALTIMORE, MD—In support of Governor Larry Hogan declaring November 10—16 as Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), MDTA Police, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) are joining with partners statewide to recognize this national observance. “Every one of us plays a part when it comes to managing traffic incidents,” said MDTA […]

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Governor Hogan proclaims November 11-17 National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed November 11-17 as National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland. Maryland is joining other states across the nation to celebrate apprenticeship as a proven workforce development tool. This week-long observance will also recognize the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Programs success in growing the states registered apprenticeship programs. Maryland currently has 10,711 registered apprentices earning and learning, […]

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Governor Hogan honors veterans at Maryland World War II Memorial

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Monday, the 100th anniversary of the first recognized Armistice Day, Governor Larry Hogan delivered remarks honoring and celebrating Maryland’s veterans at the Maryland World War II Memorial in Annapolis. Governor Hogan was joined by representatives from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion. “Our veterans serve as a reminder—not just today, but every day—of the […]

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Governor Hogan celebrates Mallows Bay, Maryland’s first national marine sanctuary

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday attended a celebration of Mallows Bay’s official designation as a national marine sanctuary by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which ensures the preservation of the remains of more than 100 World War I-era vessels. “The Mallows Bay landscape truly tells the story of our beginnings, our struggles, and our progress as Marylanders […]

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Governor Hogan announces $6.4 million federal grant to combat opioid epidemic

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) had received more than $6 million from the Department of Justice for the state of Maryland to support a coordinated, statewide response to the opioid crisis in collaboration with the work of the Opioid Operational Command Center. The Maryland Statistical Analysis Center (MSAC) […]

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Employment

Gov. Hogan announces 5th consecutive year of low unemployment insurance taxes

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Hogan administration on Thursday announced that, for the fifth straight year, Maryland employers would receive the lowest possible unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates allowed under state law. The low tax rate has been made possible by Maryland’s low unemployment and high job growth. Unemployment insurance claim filings, both total and initial filings, are the lowest they have been […]

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Democrats finally push funds for school construction

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Democratic leaders within Maryland’s General Assembly finally announced plans Wednesday to spend billions of dollars more on public school construction. The so-called “Built to Learn Act” would involve sending an additional $2.2 billion to local governments to help fund renovating and building schools. The money would come from bonds issued by the Maryland Stadium Authority, according to The Baltimore […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools announces 2020-21 school year start date

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced when the 2020-21 school year will start. On Tuesday evening, the Board of Education voted to approve a post-Labor Day start next year. The school year will officially begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. BCPS recently asked for public feedback regarding when the school year should start. Starting school after Labor Day has […]

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