Maryland Department of Labor

Department of Labor issues clarification with regard to unemployment claimants who inactivated their eligibility

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson on Tuesday provided the following update regarding the state’s unemployment portal: “At Governor Hogan’s direction, we have taken every necessary step to improve the performance of the BEACON One-Stop unemployment insurance application in a matter of days. Claimants experienced zero to minimal wait times on the site on Sunday and Monday, […]

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COVID-19

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases decline for 4th straight day, Ocean City to ease restrictions [VIDEO]

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UPDATE: Keep up with the latest zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Tuesday that there have now been over 27,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 709 cases since Monday.  This marks the fourth consecutive day in which a declining number of new cases was recorded. […]

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COVID-19

ZIP CODE REPORT: Nearly 1,700 Marylanders released from isolation

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: For the latest zip code reports, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Monday that there have now been over 26,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland. Nearly 1,700 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 110,000 negative test results. As of Monday morning, there have been […]

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COVID-19

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases top 25,000

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Sunday that there have now been over 25,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland. Over 1,600 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 107,000 negative test results. As of Sunday morning, there have been […]

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COVID-19

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 cases surpass 24,000 as curve continues to flatten

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Saturday that there have now been over 24,000 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. In better news, close to 1,600 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 101,000 negative test results.  According to this data, “the curve” […]

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Kathleen A Birrane

Governor Hogan appoints Kathleen A. Birrane as Maryland Insurance Commissioner

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that he has appointed Kathleen A. Birrane as Maryland Insurance Commissioner. She replaces former Baltimore County delegate Al Redmer, who has been appointed as the executive director of the Maryland Auto Insurance Fund. “Kathleen has the unique advantage of being able to step into this role with virtually no learning curve, and will […]

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Maryland School Lunch Hero Day

Governor Hogan proclaims May 1, 2020 Maryland School Lunch Hero Day [VIDEO]

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed May 1 as Maryland School Lunch Hero Day, in tribute to the extraordinary efforts and service of community and school food service professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. Recognizing National School Lunch Hero Day in Maryland, Governor Hogan and State Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. joined local school systems in […]

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CARES Act

Frosh reminds Marylanders that CARES Act stimulus payments cannot be seized by debt collectors

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week issued a reminder about stimulus payments being issued to Maryland residents as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. On April 29, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-29-03 prohibiting financial institutions from garnishing this financial assistance, except as related to child support. The CARES […]

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