Maryland State Wire

Maryland develops new skills test to replace PARCC

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 21, 2018

Maryland will end the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test in the 2019-20 school year in favor of a new. shorter assessment.

Hogan wants to expand P-TECH program

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 19, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan met with IBM executives last week to host a roundtable meeting to further expand the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program in the state.

Hogan announces awards for affordable rental housing

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 17, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced awards for affordable rental housing for 21 projects across the state, totaling more than $47 million in state and federal funding and $94 million in private sector capital.

Hogan declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 12, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency on in preparation for Hurricane Florence.

Hogan appoints 3 to Commission to Restore Trust in Policing

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 10, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan appointed three officials to the Commission to Restore Trust in Policing this week.

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State assessments show improvements for Maryland students

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

Results from the 2017-18 state assessments were released this week, showing improvements in math and English from both elementary and middle school grade levels.

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School starts after Labor Day under terms of Hogan's executive order

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

Gov. Lary Hogan issued an executive order in 2016 directing schools to delay the start of the school year until after Labor Day and to end before June 15. Hogan had said he made the order in the hopes of protecting the traditional end of summer.

Hogan announces initiatives to combat human trafficking

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 29, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a series of initiatives to combat human trafficking throughout the state.

Gubernatorial candidates secure endorsements as race enters final stretch

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 28, 2018

While the gubernatorial race is entering its final months, Gov. Larry Hogan and his challenger, Ben Jealous, have announced several endorsements they have each received.

Maryland reinsurance program receives approval, is expected to help stabilize insurance market

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 24, 2018

The U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Maryland's 1332 State Innovation Waiver, which will create a statewide reinsurance program to help offset the cost of insurance in the state.

Engel says state should spend tax money on ventures other than Amazon HQ2

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 24, 2018

Maryland is a top contender in Amazon's quest to decide on a second headquarters, but the benefits of Maryland hosting this second headquarters may not outway the costs.

Republicans says Jealous supports costly single-payer health care plan

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 15, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial contenders in several states, including Ben Jealous, who is running against Gov. Larry Hogan in November, support a single-payer health care system, according to a news release by the Republican Governors Association.

Hogan seeks recourse for sediment pouring into Chesapeake Bay

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 14, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan is upset about the sediment and debris pouring into the Chesapeake Bay after severe rainfall.

Hogan re-elected to chair the Chesapeake Executive Council

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 13, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan has been unanimously re-elected to a second term as chair of the Chesapeake Executive Council.

Hogan announces collaborative workforce plan for Maryland

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan announced a revised workforce plan that was approved by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education.

University of Maryland creates center to support career success for youths with disabilities

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2018

The University of Maryland has formed a new center with a goal to improve the outcomes of students and youths with disabilities in careers and continuing education.

Hogan announces expansion of Child Care Subsidy Program

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 2, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Maryland's Child Care Subsidy Program will now allow even more children to have access to programs provided by the state.

New Dover Bridge opens for Maryland 331 commuters

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 30, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan, along with state and local officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Dover Bridge in Preston.

Hogan announces assistance program for state retirees transitioning to Medicare Part D

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 25, 2018

The governor recently announced that assistance will be provided to Maryland retirees transitioning to Medicare Part D beginning next year.

Datawatch Systems relocates in Bethesda, plans to add 50 jobs

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 24, 2018

A commercial office security provider is relocating its headquarters in Bethesda and planning to add 50 full-time positions.