Gov. Hogan declares Maryland state government closure for funeral of President George H.W. Bush

Governor Larry Hogan on Monday declared that Maryland state government agencies and offices would be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a mark of respect for President George H.W. Bush’s lifetime of service. “Today, I ask that you take time to remember and honor the immeasurable contributions of President George H.W. Bush and his legacy of principled leadership, decency, […]

Governor Hogan announces Baltimore County Board of Education appointments

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced Moalie Jose, Russell Kuehn, John Offerman, and Roger Hayden to the Baltimore County Board of Education. The governor made selections from a list of recommendations submitted by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission. “I’m pleased to congratulate Ms. Jose, Mr. Kuehn, Mr. Offerman, and Mr. Hayden on their appointments to the […]

2018 election results: Marks, Bevins win re-election bids

The results of the 2018 mid-term elections are in. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks (R – 59%) defeated Alex Foley (D – 41%) in the Fifth District, which includes Carney, Towson, Perry Hall, and Kingsville. Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins (D – 54%) defeated Ryan Nawrocki (R – 46%) in the Sixth District, which includes Parkville, White Marsh, Middle River, […]

Governor Hogan tours new WMVFC station

Governor Larry Hogan routed the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s brand new station on Thursday, presenting the organization with an official citation commemoration the opening. The new facility held a grand opening event earlier this month. “The state provided financial support through state bond bills and SB-508 funds in order to assist with construction and the annual mortgage,” WMVFC said […]

Governor Hogan cuts ribbon on new high-tech manufacturing facility in White Marsh

Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday joined executives and employees from Mistral Group, a Bethesda-based company that provides practical system solutions to the U.S. market through adaptation and integration of Israeli defense technologies and U.S. engineering and manufacturing, to cut the ribbon on the company’s new manufacturing facility in White Marsh. Earlier this year, the company decided to move its manufacturing operations […]

Governor Hogan signs amended Executive Order for Commission for Suicide Prevention

Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued an amended Executive Order modernizing the Governor’s Commission for Suicide Prevention. The updated executive order is in response to rising national and state suicide rates and follows a request from the commission that was supported by the Maryland Department of Health. “Every day, thousands of Marylanders struggle with mental health challenges, and we must do everything […]

Governor Hogan announces health insurance premium rate decreases

Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced approval of an average 13.2 percent premium rate decrease for individual health insurance plans with an effective date of January 1, 2019. These rates reflect the impact of Maryland’s 1332 State Innovation Waiver, which creates a State Reinsurance Program to help stabilize Maryland’s individual health insurance market and prevent previously-predicted massive rate hikes. “Rather than […]

Governor Hogan, County Executive Mohler react to Aberdeen shooting

Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler have weighed in on Thursday’s shooting in the Aberdeen area. Four people were killed and seven people injured in the shooting, which occurred at a Rite Aid distribution center in the 1500-block of Perryman Road at just after 9 a.m. According to her social media profile, the suspect, Snochia Moseley, 26, […]