Beginning July 1st, the State of Emergency in Maryland will be lifted and all government restrictions in place due to the pandemic will be rescinded.
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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 20, 2021
Get your shot for a shot to win! Maryland Department of Health partners with Maryland Lottery for $2 million in prizes for vaccinated residents.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 14, 2021
Following the CDC’s updates, Governor Hogan is lifting the mask mandate for Marylanders while indoors and outside, with the only exceptions being public transportation, healthcare institutions and schools.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 12, 2021
Governor Hogan announced that capacity restrictions will be lifted on all businesses beginning this Saturday, while the mask mandate continues until 70% of all adults receive their first shot. Kids as young as 12 will now also be eligible to receive a vaccine.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 6, 2021
To support our youth, Maryland is launching Project Bounce Back with $25 million in resources, partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs and underscoring mental health support services.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 5, 2021
ALL Marylanders age 16+ can get a vaccine at a mass vaccination site beginning tomorrow. A no-appointment-necessary walk-up line is now available in Salisbury, and coming soon to Hagerstown and additional sites.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021
Starting today, ALL Marylanders age 16+ can now pre-register for the vaccine, with eligibility phases expected to accelerate; 75% of residents age 65+ have been vaccinated, federal mobile vaccination units and more vaccination sites are coming soon.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 18, 2021
Governor Hogan reports that 25% of Marylanders have received a #vaccine, with Phase 2A (ages 60+) starting 3/23, Phase 2B (16+ with increased risk) beginning 3/30.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 2, 2021
Hogan announced Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will join Maryland’s COVID-19 team, and provided updates about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and more mass vaccination sites.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: February 23, 2021
Another mass vaccination site set and a pre-registration website coming next month, nearly 30k shots now administered each day, increasing reports of fraud surrounding the vaccine, and additional screening for COVID-19 variants.
Governor Larry Hogan’s State of the State 2021
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan live-streamed his State of the State address from the State House in Annapolis.
Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 14, 2021
Governor Hogan announced an expedited rollout of the vaccine in Maryland – moving Phase 1B up to Monday 1/18 for ages 75+, assisted living residents and adding K-12 teachers, staff and child care providers. Phase 1C (ages 65-74) to begin Monday 1/25.
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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: July 7, 2021
In Governor Hogan’s press briefing, he outlined the “VAX U” program, which will provide a lottery of scholarships for youth aged 12-17 who get the vaccine.
Cybersecurity in Maryland
Startups in cybersecurity are red-hot right now, and investors are pouring money into them by the billions. With valuations sky-high compared to recent years, cybersecurity companies are on track to raise more than double the amount from 2020.
Rep. Jamie Raskin Interview with Jmore
From the state of our democracy to polarizing divisions across the country, Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke in-depth with Jmore in a recent interview.