Death of former governor’s aide brings FBI manhunt to end
April 4, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The three-week manhunt for a former top aide to Maryland’s governor ended in his death after public corruption charges jeopardized his career and ultimately sent him on the run from federal agents when he skipped a court appearance last month.
Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t challenge Trump in 2024
March 5, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Larry Hogan, the former Republican governor of Maryland who positioned himself as one of his party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump, said Sunday he will not challenge the ex-president for the GOP's White House nomination in 2024.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
February 17, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Blinken; former Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.
Georgia Senate backs bill to cut degrees needed for jobs
February 9, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would instruct an agency to examine qualifications for state government jobs and not require a college degree unless truly necessary.
New Md. governor pledges to help Baltimore reduce violence
February 4, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who took office last month, has pledged to work closely with Baltimore leaders to reduce gun violence by addressing the complex social forces underlying the city’s longstanding struggle to improve public safety.
Maryland Supreme Court to hear digital ad tax case appeal
January 23, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md (AP) — The Maryland Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling that the state's first-in-the-nation tax on digital is unconstitutional.
The court announced Friday that it will hear an appeal from Maryland's comptroller in May.
Moore approves release of $3.5M to expand abortion training
January 19, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday he is releasing $3.5 million to expand abortion training in the state as part of a package of about $69 million he has approved for measures passed by lawmakers last year.
Gov.-elect Moore announces more Cabinet appointments
January 17, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he's scheduled to be sworn in as governor.
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day will be the housing and community development secretary, the incoming administration announced.
Brown sworn in as Maryland’s first Black attorney general
January 3, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Brown was sworn in as Maryland's first Black attorney general Tuesday, pledging to work to increase equity and dismantle barriers to opportunities for all of the state's citizens.
Brown sworn in as Maryland’s first Black attorney general
January 3, 2023 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Brown was sworn in as Maryland's first Black attorney general Tuesday, pledging to work to increase equity and dismantle barriers to opportunities for all of the state's citizens.
Board OKs leases to move agencies to downtown Baltimore
December 21, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to approve the final set of leases to move a dozen state agencies and more than 3,000 employees to downtown Baltimore.
Hogan: Trump at ‘lowest point ever’ on day of Jan. 6 report
December 19, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican weighing a 2024 White House bid, said Monday he believes former President Donald Trump is “at his lowest point ever," as the House Jan. 6 committee wrapped up its investigation into what Hogan described as "one of the darkest days in American history."
Amid surplus, Hogan pitches budget plan to incoming governor
December 15, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan highlighted preliminary budget recommendations Thursday for the incoming administration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore at a time when the state has a big budget surplus.
Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act
December 6, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) — Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.
Hogan raises money amid speculation of White House bid
December 1, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Term-limited Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan raised money and launched a political action committee on Wednesday amid speculation he will run for president in 2024, telling hundreds of supporters he'll make a decision after he leaves office in January.
Trump 2024 rivals court his donors at big Las Vegas meeting
November 19, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Republican Party's nascent 2024 class, emboldened as ever, openly cast Donald Trump as "a loser” over and over on Friday as they courted donors and activists fretting about the GOP's future under the former president's leadership.
Maryland State Police superintendent retiring
November 17, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Woodrow “Jerry” Jones is retiring at the end of the year.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that Lt. Col. Roland Butler will be acting superintendent.
Maryland panel OKs first 10 online sports betting licenses
November 16, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland commission approved the state's first 10 online sports betting licenses on Wednesday.
The approval by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission does not yet mean the licensees can immediately start to take wagers.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
November 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.; Anita Dunn, senior adviser to President Joe Biden.
Maryland governor, governor-elect meet, discuss transition
November 10, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan met with Gov.-elect Wes Moore at the State House on Thursday, saying his administration would work to ensure a peaceful transition.
Hogan, a Republican, said at a media availability that he and Moore, a Democrat, had a productive one-on-one conversation while their teams met.
In Maryland, Moore elected as state’s first Black governor
November 9, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.
Moore’s victory flips a governor’s office from Republican to Democratic.
Vermont GOP Gov. Scott reelected in deep blue state
November 9, 2022 GMTVoters in deep-blue Vermont elected Republican Gov. Phil Scott to his fourth two-year term as the state’s top executive.
Scott, 64, defeated Democrat Brenda Siegel and three independent candidates.
Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history
October 29, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Wes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he's not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general. Aruna Miller, Moore's running mate who immigrated from India, would be the first Asian-American elected statewide in Maryland.
Judge postpones trial of former chief of staff to governor
October 20, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge has postponed the trial of Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Roy McGrath asked the judge through his lawyer to postpone the trial because federal prosecutors had handed over more than 8,800 pages of evidence in recent weeks.
Hogan announces upgrades to US 219 in Garrett County
October 17, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced an investment of $77 million on Monday for realignment and upgrades to Maryland’s section of U.S. 219 in Garrett County.
Hogan said Monday that the plan advances his pledge to address Maryland’s portion of the U.S.
Maryland court upholds earlier mail-in ballot count
October 7, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's highest court on Friday upheld a lower court's granting of an emergency petition from the state elections board that will allow mail-in ballots to be counted earlier than currently allowed by state law.
Maryland governor to testify at former aide’s trial
October 5, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will be called as a witness in the federal fraud trial of his former chief of staff, Roy McGrath, a rarity for a sitting governor.
The Daily Record reports that the disclosure is part of a joint filing of proposed questions for prospective jurors.
GOP gubernatorial nominee appeals early mail-in ballot count
September 27, 2022 GMTROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Attorneys for Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial nominee announced Tuesday that they're challenging an order allowing the counting of mail-in ballots before Election Day.
Hogan leading economic development trip to Korea, Japan
September 8, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is leading an economic development trip to Korea and Japan.
Hogan announced Thursday that he will take the trip from Sept. 12-24. He says it will include diplomatic engagements and economic announcements.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
August 26, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
August 12, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre; Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D.
Maryland gets $22.9 million grant for offshore wind training
August 3, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland is getting nearly $23 million in federal money for a new training program for the offshore wind industry, the U.S. Commerce Department announced Wednesday.
The Maryland Works for Wind project will partner leading employers and seven local unions to build a training model that meets the needs of employers and local communities.
Hogan says he won’t support Cox for governor in November
July 24, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland's Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said Sunday he won't support the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, whom he once again described as a “Q-Anon” whack job."
Hogan blamed the Democratic Governors Association and former President Donald Trump for Cox's victory in Tuesday's primary over Kelly Schulz, who was a cabinet secretary in Hogan's administration.
Author Wes Moore wins Democratic race for Maryland governor
July 23, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Bestselling author Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor on Friday, setting up a general election contest against Republican Dan Cox, a hard-line conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
July 22, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.; former Vice President Al Gore; White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha.
Trump-backed Cox wins Md. governor primary over Hogan’s pick
July 20, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Dan Cox, a far-right state legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Maryland governor on Tuesday, defeating a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Maryland’s primary elections
July 18, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday's primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.
Maryland Dems eager to break GOP’s hold on governor’s office
July 17, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — One of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates.
Demand surges in Maryland for handguns and carry permits
July 16, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Demand is surging for concealed carry permits in Maryland in the wake of the U.S.
Trump, Hogan fight emerges in Maryland’s GOP governor’s race
July 14, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party.
Approaching the final months of his second term, Hogan is encouraging GOP voters to rally behind gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz, who served as labor secretary and commerce secretary in his administration.
Reward offered in case of man killed in ‘squeegee’ fight
July 9, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — A total of $16,000 in reward money is being offered to anyone with information about a recent deadly encounter between a man and people cleaning windshields for cash at a downtown Baltimore intersection.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
July 9, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo; Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; Rahm Emanuel, U.S. ambassador to Japan.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Raimondo; Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.; Rep.
Hogan directs police to suspend Maryland gun carry standard
July 5, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan directed the state police Tuesday to suspend the state's “good and substantial reason” standard for permits to carry handguns after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar New York law last month.
High court marshal seeks enforcement of anti-picketing laws
July 3, 2022 GMTRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The marshal of the U.S.
Maryland Comptroller Franchot tests positive for COVID-19
July 2, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democratic candidate for governor, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Franchot tweeted that he tested positive Friday night and was experiencing “very mild” symptoms.
Former Hogan aide faces additional federal charge
June 29, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Federal prosecutors have filed an additional charge against a former aide to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan for allegedly falsifying records.
A superseding indictment was announced against Roy McGrath by the U.S.
Moore holds funding edge in Maryland gubernatorial primary
June 15, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Wes Moore is entering the last five weeks of Maryland's crowded Democratic primary for governor with a fundraising edge, and he got a boost from Oprah Winfrey to help him down the stretch.
Hogan announces $28M study for new Chesapeake Bay crossing
June 10, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is launching a $28 million study for the next step in building a new crossing for the Chesapeake Bay at the current bridge site, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday.
Hogan said the study will not only consider the new crossing, but also look at solutions for the entire 22-mile corridor from the Severn River Bridge to the U.S.
Maryland governor lays out long-term plan for COVID-19
June 9, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan outlined a long-term preparedness plan for dealing with COVID-19 on Thursday, with a focus on treatments to keep people out of hospitals and keeping the state ready to respond to virus variants and a potential increase in cases.
Hogan refers Baltimore grade-changing report to prosecutors
June 9, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An inspector general's report on grade-changing practices in Baltimore's public high schools has “confirmed the existence of a massive grade-fixing scheme,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday as he announced referral of the findings to state and federal prosecutors.
Crime, education, discussed in Maryland gubernatorial debate
June 6, 2022 GMTOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Crime, education and the economy were leading issues discussed Monday by eight candidates who are seeking Maryland's Democratic nomination for governor during their first statewide televised debate.
Hogan vetoes 18 bills, including ballot signature measure
May 28, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced vetoes of 18 bills Friday, including a measure that would have allowed voters who forget to sign their mail-in ballot envelope to do so after mailing it to get it counted.
Hogan, comptroller, urge each other to ease Maryland gas tax
May 23, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot urged each other Monday to take steps to ease high gas prices this summer by suspending taxes on fuel, but the officials say they are limited in what they can do on their own.
Investigation: Former chief of staff abused his position
May 21, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — The former chief of staff to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan abused his position as leader of the Maryland Environmental Service, in part by arranging for an unprecedented $233,647 severance payment, according to a legislative investigation.
Reward offered in shooting that killed pregnant woman
May 15, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — A $16,000 reward is being offered for information on the people responsible for a drive-by shooting in Baltimore that killed a pregnant woman and her fiance.
WBAL-TV reports that police announced an $8,000 reward Sunday afternoon.
Maryland governor signs bills to strengthen cybersecurity
May 12, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan signed measures to strengthen cybersecurity in state and local governments in Maryland on Thursday, after lawmakers approved legislation and big investments earlier this year to protect vital systems against cyberattacks.
Maryland governor announces aid package for Odesa, Ukraine
May 10, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the shipment of a multimillion dollar aid package to Odesa, Ukraine, on Tuesday, including medical supplies and body armor.
The Maryland Department of Health is donating more than 485,000 bandages and wound care supplies, 95 Eternity mechanical ventilators for intensive care units and 50 Astral portable ventilators, the governor's office said.
Hogan announces new Maryland Department of Environment chief
May 9, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan named an official at the state's Department of the Environment to be the agency's new secretary on Monday.
Horacio Tablada, who now serves as a deputy secretary at the department, will be the agency's chief, effective June 1.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
May 7, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md.; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Hogan won’t release funds to expand abortion training
May 4, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t grant a request by the state’s comptroller on Wednesday to immediately make $3.5 million available to pay for training to prepare medical professionals other than physicians to perform abortions when a new law takes effect this summer, a spokesman said.