Governor Hogan announces opening of second application round for Project Restore

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the opening of the second application round for Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses and commercial developers to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. Through Project Restore, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer $25 million in rental and operational grants to new […]

Governor Hogan announces record $122.5 million in police protection funding

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan onWednesday awarded a record $122.5 million in funding under the State Aid for Police Protection (SAPP) program. As a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative, the funding provides police officers with expanded resources to support operational costs and to help keep communities safe. “Prioritized by our budget, this record 60% increase in funding […]

Governor Hogan directs Maryland State Police to suspend ‘good and substantial reason’ standard for Wear and Carry Permits

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued the following statement: “Over the course of my administration, I have consistently supported the right of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms, while enacting responsible and common sense measures to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill. “Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a provision […]

Governor Hogan welcomes international delegation For roundtable discussion on human trafficking, domestic violence

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday hosted an international delegation from North Africa and the Middle East at the State House in support of Maryland’s participation in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Together with Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and representatives from Maryland State Police and the Annapolis YWCA, the Governor’s Office of Crime […]

Governor Hogan announces expanded incentives for state employees to serve as election judges

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the state is expanding its leave incentives for state employees to serve as local election judges for the upcoming July 19 primary election and the November 8 general election. “Election judges play an important role in the democratic process, and state employees have always stepped up to serve,” said Governor Hogan. “For […]

Governor Hogan welcomes SelectUSA Investment Summit to Maryland, touts state as world-class destination for foreign investment

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Larry Hogan spoke at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, the top event in the United States dedicated to promoting direct foreign investment. The governor addressed attendees at an event hosted by the state to promote Maryland as a world-class destination for foreign investment. “It’s an honor to welcome you to the great state of […]

Governor Hogan announces new Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Hogan this week announced Maryland’s new Information Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program, which will provide work opportunities to individuals apprenticing to become information technology (IT) professionals. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) will partner with Catalyte, Inc. and Digital Network Group, LLC to provide a fully developed and subsidized operational training and apprenticeship program. This program will offer […]

Governor Hogan calls on Comptroller, General Assembly to take action on gas tax

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week issued the following statement regarding gas tax relief: “Nearly 100 days ago, Maryland became the first state in the nation to suspend the gas tax, and we proved that it can be done successfully to lower prices for working Americans. We have also been calling on President Biden to take action to suspend the […]