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Governor Hogan announces enhanced benefits for utility, electric assistance to address rise in heating costs

Posted on January 16, 2022January 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this home heating season. The state is also increasing funding for weatherization assistance programs to improve energy conservation. “The relief we are announcing today will help our most vulnerable residents keep up …

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Governor Hogan advances plan to move state agencies to downtown Baltimore, help revitalize Central Business District [VIDEO]

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced the initial steps of a sweeping plan to move 3,300 state employees from 12 different agencies to downtown Baltimore, and help revitalize the city’s Central Business District. To jumpstart this plan, the state is publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking commercial office space to relocate the headquarters of the Maryland Department of …

Business, Family, Health, Police/Fire

Governor Hogan announces extension of emergency SNAP benefits, $40 million in additional state-issued TCA benefits

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that all Maryland SNAP recipients will receive an additional 15% increase in their total benefits beginning this month due to recent federal legislation. In addition, as part of the state’s emergency economic relief measures, Maryland’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) families will receive an additional $40 million in benefits “These increased benefits come at …

Business, Politics

More than $154 million now available to help Marylanders with energy, utility bills

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that more than $154 million is now available in energy assistance funds to help cover heating, electric, and gas utility bills, representing an approximately 40% increase from last year. More than $110 million was distributed in Fiscal Year 2020. “Too many Marylanders have faced undue financial hardships during this unprecedented crisis, including the …

Health, Police/Fire, Traffic, Weather

Governor Hogan announces statewide efforts to prepare for heavy snowfall, adverse conditions

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for heavy snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated on Wednesday and into Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Baltimore County with 12 to 18 inches of snow expected. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the …

Business, Health, Politics, Sci-Tech

Governor Hogan announces $70 Million in new investments, relief amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the commitment of $70 million in new investments for initiatives to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The $70 million of new investments I’m announcing today will help us to protect the health and safety of even more Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Unfortunately, we have more tough …

Business, Health, Politics, Sci-Tech, Weather

Governor Hogan announces statewide efforts to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias, Marylanders urged to exercise caution

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

For the latest Tropical Storm Isaias coverage, click here. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the East Coast braces for Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for severe conditions. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for most jurisdictions, in addition to several severe weather watches and warnings …

Business, Health, Politics, Sci-Tech

Governor Hogan announces new senior leadership for MDH’s Public Health Administration

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced several key additional appointments to the Maryland Department of Health’s Public Health Administration. On Wednesday, the governor announced that Dr. Jinlene Chan will serve as Acting Deputy Secretary for Public Health, succeeding Fran Phillips, who is retiring. Phillips, who has held numerous leadership roles in public health over the years, has played a …

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