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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland state flag to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday. This is in honor of Maryland Congressman Lawrence Hogan, Sr., the governor’s father, who passed away on April 20th. Governor Hogan will deliver the eulogy for his dad at a funeral mass at […]

The Town of Poolesville is not moving forward with plans for a synthetic ice rink, according to Town Manager Wade Yost. You may remember that Montgomery County was hoping to partner with the town on a rink after a backyard rink, “Mel’s Rink,”  made national headlines when the county shut it down for public use […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered a disparity study of Maryland’s regulated medical marijuana industry. According to a news release, the governor’s directive is responsive to concerns expressed by the Legislative Black Caucus, regarding diversity in this emerging industry. The Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs will oversee the study, which the governor has directed to […]

A bill designed to help Maryland’s craft beer industry seemed like a good idea. Then it got mixed up in Annapolis politics, according to Del. Charles Barkley. When it first appeared before the House of Delegates, the measure passed 139-0. Then delegates and breweries found out that bill didn’t help the smaller brewers at all. […]

Olympian Katie Ledecky, a Bethesda resident, was inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis this month. Ledecky is the youngest inductee ever and the first Team USA swimmer. The honor places her among other extraordinary women in that Hall, including Harriet Tubman, Rachel […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order tonight declaring a state of emergency in Maryland in response to the winter storm which could bring significant amounts of snow to areas across the state. “Our state is taking every precaution and coordinating all available resources to respond to this winter storm,” said Hogan. “We […]

Twenty-five Montgomery County residents were included in the 2017 “green bag” appointments, which were revealed Friday. Dating back to 17th-century England, the term “green bag” refers to the green satchel that is used each year to bring the gubernatorial nominations to the Maryland State Senate. Gov. Larry Hogan submitted 189 appointments for more than 70 boards […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss the political climate for increasing charter schools in Maryland, Maryland bail system overhaul, County Council struggles with fossil fuel pension fund investments, and Under Armour CEO’s pro-Trump comments. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, William Askinazi, Diane Nash Dillon, and […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss Governor Hogan’s address on the state of Maryland, possible legislation to make Maryland a sanctuary state, marijuana legalization in Maryland, and potential increases in electric bills. This week’s panel of political observers includes Henry Hailstock, Phil Bell, Nicolee Ambrose, and John Hurson. You […]

Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday spent more than 10 percent of his 2017 State of the State address — more than any other topic — focusing on the Maryland economy. “Businesses are returning to – and expanding in – our state once again. Maryland truly is Open for Business,” Hogan said. In the speech, he […]