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Connect Maryland: Governor Hogan announces opening of applications for $95 million to expand broadband access

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that applications are now open for $95 million in funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to supercharge the state’s investment in broadband and address the digital divide. Through the program, an historic $400 million in funding has been dedicated to address broadband access in unserved […]

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Governor Hogan announces Maryland exceeds energy efficiency targets for state-owned facilities years ahead of schedule

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—In honor of National Energy Efficiency Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the State of Maryland has reached and exceeded its goals for reducing energy use in state-owned facilities years ahead of schedule. As of October 2022, Maryland state government has surpassed the 10% savings goal and reduced its energy use in state-owned facilities by more than […]

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Governor Hogan announces new state, local directors of cybersecurity

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has hired John A. Bruns as the Director of State Cybersecurity and Netta Squires, Esq. as the Director of Local Cybersecurity. These positions were created as part of an overarching cybersecurity legislative package passed early this year. Both directors will work at the Department of Information Technology and […]

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Governor Hogan proclaims Walktober 2022, encourages Marylanders to walk for health, recreation, transportation

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Noting the benefits to health and well-being that come from walking—Maryland’s official state exercise—Governor Larry Hogan this week issued a proclamation recognizing the third annual statewide celebration of Walktober, including a month-long schedule of events and webinars. The governor also noted that this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, is annual Walk Maryland Day and encouraged residents to walk for health, […]

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Governor Hogan announces new application round for Opportunity Zone microgrant funding

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the third application round of Opportunity Zone Microgrant Funding will open on Tuesday, October 4, allowing eligible small businesses seeking to expand within designated Opportunity Zones to apply for microgrants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. The Opportunity Zone Microgrants will be distributed through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program administered by the Maryland Department […]

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Governor Hogan announces statewide preparedness efforts for remnants of Hurricane Ian

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced statewide preparedness efforts as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the mid-Atlantic, leading to coastal flood and gale warnings in the region. Earlier this week, the governor announced the deployment of an Incident Management Team to the State of Florida to assist with the response. “In addition to sending personnel to Florida […]

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State employees in Maryland to receive 4.5 percent cost of living adjustment

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that all employees across state government will receive a 4.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase— effective November 1, 2022—as part of a series of measures to enhance statewide workforce recruitment and retention efforts. The governor’s action follows official budget projections from the Board of Revenue Estimates showing that, for the second consecutive […]

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Governor Hogan proclaims October as Move Over Awareness Month, expanded law takes effect on Saturday

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared October as Move Over Awareness Month in recognition of an expanded law taking effect on Saturday to protect all road users. “Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the law—it is about saving lives,” said Governor Hogan. “This is especially critical to […]

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