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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan delivered his 2018 State of the State address at noon on Wednesday from the House of Delegates Chamber at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. His remarks were live streamed on Maryland Public Television, here, and on his Facebook page. Watch a video of the address below:

So what exactly does the GOP’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 mean for Marylanders? “It’s complicated,” according to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. “This tax law is the biggest change to the nation’s economy in my lifetime,” he said. “We know it’s a significant tax cut for most Maryland taxpayers.” Franchot said the new […]

UPDATED: Students at Newport Mill Middle School are celebrating a new $100,000 fitness center thanks to the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils. Newport Mill was one of three Maryland schools selected as a “DON’T QUIT Fitness” winner this year for demonstrating innovative ways of promoting student wellness and the school’s prize was a fitness […]

Three Maryland’s schools have been selected to receive a Don’t Quit! Fitness Center through the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, according to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. This multi-million dollar physical fitness campaign has named Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, Newport Mill Middle School in Kensington, and Vanguard Collegiate Middle School in Baltimore as […]

Officials with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration have announced the launch of a new digital driver’s license pilot program. “We are proud to be on the leading edge of testing technology that will deliver the driver’s license of the future,” MDOT Secretary Pete Rahn said. “This innovative technology will increase customer convenience […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visits Again: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to unveil the Watkins Mill Interchange at 1 p.m. 2. Gubernatorial Plans: Speaking of Hogan, he seems to be taking his re-election in stride, unfazed by the comments from a potential challenger, […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is touring A Wider Circle in Silver Spring later today. Mark Bergel, the founder and executive director of A Wider Circle, said the governor’s visit has been in the works for some time. According to Bergel, Hogan and his staff want to learn more about the nonprofit and its work serving […]

Here are your five things to know today, July 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visit: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to tour A Wider Circle in Silver Spring today. 2. Berliner Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner meets with reporters at 11 a.m. to discuss key issues facing the Council this month. 3. Kentlands Apartments: […]

Lead poisoning and asthma are two conditions related to housing. In an effort to ensure that Marylanders have access to safe and healthy housing, The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved an application by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to launch a $7.2 million initiative to reduce lead poisoning and asthma, […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced his picks to fill four vacancies on the Maryland State Board of Education. Hogan’s appointees are David Steiner, Dr. Justin Hartings, Michael Phillips and Kyle Smith. “These talented individuals represent our administration’s continued commitment to ensuring that our already strong education system continues to improve while providing a world-class […]