Kyla Asbury Stories | Maryland State Wire

State agency says single-payer health care system could cause layoffs, higher taxes

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 23, 2018

While gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous has been pushing for a state-run single-payer healthcare system if he were to win the election this coming November, this could cause mass layoffs in the healthcare industry.

Maryland's 5-year all-payer contract to start in 2019

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 14, 2018

A new five-year contract has been signed and put will be put into effect in 2019 involving Maryland's all-payer model.

Hogan releases tax returns for past 3 years

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 14, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan released three years of his tax returns last week after his opponent, Ben Jealous, released his in June.

Maryland ranked 31st in CNBC poll for America's Top States for Business

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 13, 2018

Maryland ranked 31st in a CNBC listing of America's Top States for Business in 2018.

Alice Sophocleus replaces late husband in state's House of Delegates

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 11, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Alice Sophocleus to the Maryland House of Delegates, replacing her late husband, Theodore "Ted" Sophocleus.

Hogan administration awards $22 million to improve Coastal waterways

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 8, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan's administration has awarded $22 million to 18 recipients via the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the state's waterway health.

IT department head loses job over voter registration error

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 5, 2018

An error with Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) voter registration records has left the head of the IT department without a job.

More than 28,000 free E-ZPass transponders are distributed under new policy

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 21, 2018

There have been more than 25,000 E-ZPass transponders distributed to Marylanders in the month since the governor announced they would be free to new customers.

Hogan releases second TV ad, says he still 'fed up' with politics as usual in Maryland

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 15, 2018

Gov. Larry Hogan released a second television advertisement today, as he campaigns for re-election in November.

American Kidney Fund thrilled with governor's signing of living donor bill

By Kyla Asbury | May 16, 2018

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) applauds Gov. Larry Hogan and the state's General Assembly for signing a bill that makes it easier for people to receive transplants from living donors.