maryland state government

December 16, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Gov. Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday

Several state employees will officially have a day off on Christmas Eve. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared Dec. 24 as a state holiday, meaning the state’s government agencies and offices will be closed that day. “Today I am declaring Thursday, December 24, 2020 a state holiday in observance of Christmas Eve. In a year that […]

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December 4, 2018 | Deirdre Byrne

What’s Open and Closed on the National Day of Mourning?

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday, Dec. 5 as a National Day of Mourning in the United States. Therefore, the federal government will close to honor the 41st president George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at age 94. Coinciding with this declaration, Governor Larry Hogan also announced that Maryland State Government will close to honor President […]

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February 12, 2016 | Laura Rowles

2016 Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Legislative Agenda Released

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will advocate to elected leaders in the State of Maryland for policies that will create a vibrant economy. In that spirit, the Chamber will evaluate legislation based on the five elements of a vibrant economy: The five elements of a vibrant economy: A competitive business climate A place to do business that […]

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January 24, 2016 | Staff Writer

Gov. Hogan Announces State Government Offices Closed Monday

Governor Larry Hogan made an announcement Sunday saying the state government will be closed on Monday to allow crews to clear state roads. Emergency essential personnel must report at their regularly scheduled times. “I want to thank the citizens of Maryland for heeding our call to be patient and to be safe by staying off […]

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