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Hogan announces awards for affordable rental housing

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced awards for affordable rental housing for 21 projects across the state, totaling more than $47 million in state and federal funding and $94 million in private sector capital.

State awards $3.2 million for Strategic Demolition Fund

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 10, 2018

More than $3.2 million was awarded to 13 projects in nine counties via the Strategic Demolition Fund for Fiscal Year 2019.

From Baltimore City Wire

State assessments show improvements for Maryland students

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Results from the 2017-18 state assessments were released this week, showing improvements in math and English from both elementary and middle school grade levels.

From Baltimore City Wire

School starts after Labor Day under terms of Hogan's executive order

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Gov. Lary Hogan issued an executive order in 2016 directing schools to delay the start of the school year until after Labor Day and to end before June 15. Hogan had said he made the order in the hopes of protecting the traditional end of summer.

From Maryland State Wire

Hogan announces initiatives to combat human trafficking

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a series of initiatives to combat human trafficking throughout the state.

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Gubernatorial candidates secure endorsements as race enters final stretch

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While the gubernatorial race is entering its final months, Gov. Larry Hogan and his challenger, Ben Jealous, have announced several endorsements they have each received.

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Engel says state should spend tax money on ventures other than Amazon HQ2

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Maryland is a top contender in Amazon's quest to decide on a second headquarters, but the benefits of Maryland hosting this second headquarters may not outway the costs.

Groups urge Gov. Hogan to keep Light Rail service in Anne Arundel County

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 17, 2018

ANNAPOLIS - Business and advocacy groups across the state have sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan, urging the governor and his administration to not limit or eliminate the Light Rail service in Anne Arundel County.

Hogan's statement on D.C. white nationalist rally

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan said there is no place for hate in our society in a statement released regarding white supremacist demonstrations.

From Maryland State Wire

Hogan announces collaborative workforce plan for Maryland

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan announced a revised workforce plan that was approved by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education.

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University of Maryland creates center to support career success for youths with disabilities

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The University of Maryland has formed a new center with a goal to improve the outcomes of students and youths with disabilities in careers and continuing education.

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New Dover Bridge opens for Maryland 331 commuters

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan, along with state and local officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Dover Bridge in Preston.

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Datawatch Systems relocates in Bethesda, plans to add 50 jobs

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A commercial office security provider is relocating its headquarters in Bethesda and planning to add 50 full-time positions.

From Maryland State Wire

State agency says single-payer health care system could cause layoffs, higher taxes

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

While gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous has been pushing for a state-run single-payer healthcare system if he were to win the election this coming November, this could cause mass layoffs in the healthcare industry.

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Maryland's 5-year all-payer contract to start in 2019

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A new five-year contract has been signed and put will be put into effect in 2019 involving Maryland's all-payer model.

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Hogan releases tax returns for past 3 years

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan released three years of his tax returns last week after his opponent, Ben Jealous, released his in June.

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Alice Sophocleus replaces late husband in state's House of Delegates

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Alice Sophocleus to the Maryland House of Delegates, replacing her late husband, Theodore "Ted" Sophocleus.

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Hogan administration awards $22 million to improve Coastal waterways

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Gov. Larry Hogan's administration has awarded $22 million to 18 recipients via the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the state's waterway health.

From Maryland State Wire

IT department head loses job over voter registration error

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

An error with Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) voter registration records has left the head of the IT department without a job.

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More than 28,000 free E-ZPass transponders are distributed under new policy

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

There have been more than 25,000 E-ZPass transponders distributed to Marylanders in the month since the governor announced they would be free to new customers.