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@SevenLetter Partner | @McCourtSchool Professor, @GUPolitics Spring ‘23 Fellow | Formers: @SpeakerBoehner , @SpeakerRyan , @GovLarryHogan | Do your job with joy.
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Public service remains a noble calling—but we could make it better.
Thank you
@marylandmatters
for allowing me to share some thoughts as my time in Annapolis comes to an end.
It was a joy to serve. Thank you.
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Gov. Hogan announces that on Thursday, he will take part in a governors call with President-elect Biden and his transition team.
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“On behalf of the people of Maryland, I just want to say thank you.”
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Gov. Hogan is calling for Vice President Pence to take over and conduct the peaceful transition of power.
BREAKING:
MD Gov. Larry Hogan - “There’s no question that America would be better off if the president would resign or be removed from office”
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📷Gov. Hogan and Gov.-Elect Moore meet in the governor’s office.
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DISINFECTANT. A message from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency:
ALERT🚨: We have received several calls regarding questions about disinfectant use and
#COVID19
.
This is a reminder that under no circumstances should any disinfectant product be administered into the body through injection, ingestion or any other route.
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June 2021 data:
--100% of COVID-19 deaths in Maryland occurred in people who were unvaccinated
--95% of new COVID-19 cases in Maryland occurred in people who were unvaccinated.
--93% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland occurred in people who were unvaccinated.
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Brooke Jackman, 23, CC '00.
Cantor Fitzgerald, 104th Floor.
She's why I serve.
Her last words were, ‘I love you guys.'
#NeverForget
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A very sad update. Authorities have recovered the body of Gideon McKean. Please keep the family in your prayers.
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Maryland Acquires 500K COVID-19 Tests From Labs In South Korea After Gov. Hogan, First Lady Yumi Hogan Close Deal
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The governor’s surgery yesterday was a success. Thank you to those who have asked about how he’s doing.
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We decided to take the step of posting this alert after receiving more than 100 calls to our hotline.
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1. UNDER ARMOUR. Good to begin the day with some good news:
To support the University of Maryland Medical System’s (UMMS) 28,000 health care providers and staff, Under Armour has begun to manufacture and assemble face masks, face shields and specially equipped fanny packs.
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Had to stop for the sunrise over the Severn this morning. Happy Easter, Maryland.
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After weeks of diplomatic discussions and procurement efforts, the State of Maryland has acquired *500,000* COVID-19 tests from LabGenomics in South Korea.
Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan will make the formal announcement at 2 pm today here in Annapolis.
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Update: 3 people spotted so far at today's demonstration.
Activists holding Reopen Maryland demonstration in Annapolis today
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Captain Moises A. Narvas, 34, from Germantown, MD, was killed in Iraq on March 8. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and three boys.
#MemorialDayWeekend
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My wife has been sending me photos of the sidewalk art outside her hospital in Takoma Park.
Thank you,
@chalkriot
.
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This isn't just GOOD news, it's NEWS, period: The first three of our
#COVID19
patients in Maryland have been cleared.
A reminder that the vast majority of people will recover from this infection, with proper care and protocols.
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Brooke Jackman, 23.
Cantor Fitzgerald, 104th Floor.
She’s why I consider it a joy to serve.
Her last words—in one of the last calls to go out—were, ‘I love you guys.'
#NeverForget
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One of today’s announcements is personal for me. My wife, Kirsten, is a doctor at Takoma Park’s Adventist Hospital, which as the governor said, is becoming a field hospital site. Not sure yet exactly what this means for her or for us, but as they say, we’re all in this together.
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NEWS: Maryland's June 2 statewide primary will be VOTE BY MAIL.
8) JUN. 2 PRIMARY: Gov. Hogan is ratifying the State Board of Elections’ plan for VOTE BY MAIL. Board’s plan requires some polling places available for voters unable to vote by mail or with special needs. HOWEVER, he urges those who can vote by mail to cast their ballot by mail.
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How does a governor get sweeping approval from the opposing party
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Governors are going to great lengths right now to work around the feds. It’s quite a story.
The governor of Massachusetts worked with local rich guy and the Chinese government because he couldn’t trust the Feds not to take their masks
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1. Over the last hour, Governor Hogan has spoken to Leader Hoyer and congressional leaders inside the Capitol.
In between those calls, he gave the order for State Police Superintendent Jerry Jones to mobilize 200 troopers to support MDP and USCP.
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Today, for the first time since March 28, the State of Maryland is reporting *zero* new COVID deaths.
Still a long way to go, but this is a day we have very much been hoping for.
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After two Speakers and countless speech preps, my days in the Capitol are at an end. This is all I ever wanted, to do this work. I had the best time, with the best people. It really is a joy to serve.
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“Masks — and mask mandates — work. They will not vanquish the coronavirus on their own, but they help. A lot.”
#MasksOnMaryland
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Hogan: Governors like me rely on experts for COVID facts. Dr. Fauci has never let me down.
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Maryland State Police has reached out to offer assistance in this matter.
We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the below individual in reference to an assault that took place this morning on the Capital Creacent trail. Please contact Det. Lopez at 301-929-2774 with any information. Pease reference case number 20001297.
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Maryland COVID-19 Positivity Rate Dropped By 60% From Peak As More Than 357K Tests Taken Across State
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Today we'll report that all 24 Maryland jurisdictions have dropped under 5% positivity.
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Zero nursing home COVID deaths in Maryland over the last week.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Maryland Has ‘Done Well’ In Its Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic
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For the second day in a row, Maryland is reporting no new COVID deaths.
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Maryland is the first state in the nation to have a senior call check program, a free, daily service to to check in on someone 65 and older.
Register for our Senior Call Check Program here:
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"This is not a red state or blue state crisis." New statement from
@GovLarryHogan
&
@NYGovCuomo
calling on Congress to act on fiscal relief for the states.
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For the second time since March, Maryland is reporting *zero* deaths from
#COVID19
.
Wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your distance.
#MasksOnMaryland
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The people's House is only as good as its people, and the clerks are the best of them.
House clerk chokes up and pauses while emotionally reading resolution on John Lewis funeral.
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It has come to our attention that media and TV crews have attempted to access the site of the Carroll County nursing home outbreak. This is both not safe AND not smart. It makes it harder for staff and health officials to provide care and conduct their investigation.
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We really need a testing site for the Capital Region. An outbreak among federal workers could cripple the national response.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is now on Fox News. Hogan says that over the past week, cases have more than quadrupled in the Washington metro area.
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I’m used to my wife having to leave suddenly to get to the hospital. This morning, it was for a happy reason:
To get vaccinated against COVID-19.
So proud of Kirsten, after all she’s seen and been through this year for her patients, and for our family.
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Hospitalizations in Maryland at lowest level in three weeks
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"States are starting to report their tax collections for March and April, and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, was right when he said, 'Blue states aren’t the only ones who are screwed.'"
Pence/Mnuchin now on CapHill meeting with McConnell/McCarthy about coronavirus/economy
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Brooke Jackman, 23, Long Island.
104th Floor, North Tower.
She is why I serve.
Her last words before the line cut out: ‘I love you guys.'
#NeverForget
#NYC
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The governor has extended the order prohibiting utility shutoffs and residential late fees:
I have extended the emergency order prohibiting utility providers from shutting off or charging late fees for residential services, including electricity, water, phone, and internet, through September 1.
Read the order:
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TOMORROW, 11am:
@GovLarryHogan
will hold a press conference to announce additional actions to slow the spread of
#COVID
ー19. Watch the livestream on our Twitter, FB, and YouTube.
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We've had a big summer for 12-17 year old vaccinations in Maryland, approaching 70% overall. Third-highest rate in the country.
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WIRELESS ALERT. In the next couple of hours, Marylanders will receive an alert on their phones regarding Governor Hogan's stay-at-home order. It is the first time we are using this system in the Hogan administration.
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What a jackass.
NEWS: MASSIE confirms he will request formal roll call vote on coronavirus package, meaning leaders will need at least a quorum of lawmakers on the floor to pass it
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So rare that in Maryland, it has happened to *0.072%* of people vaccinated.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? It’s when a vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. Health experts say such cases appear rare.
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This chart shows you the trends for COVID hospital admissions in Maryland for each age group over the last four weeks.
The largest decline—53%—is in the 65+ category.
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Governor Hogan has signed an emergency order extending the prohibition on utility shutoffs and residential late fees to AUGUST 1.
Read the order:
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Governor Hogan and the team wearing masks as they tour the field hospital site at the Baltimore Convention Center.
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I recently took quite a tumble on the temporary ramp at the State House's side entrance. The DGS folks kindly added some slip-resistant coating for geezers like me.
The comms team (very unofficially) rededicated the ramp in my honor at a (very brief) ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Here in sleepy Annapolis, the Maryland Capitol Police have no reports of non-permitted rallies and have received no indications of any upcoming rallies.
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Note: The case rate in Wicomico County, in Dr. Harris’s district, is the third highest in Maryland—ahead of Baltimore City.
Wow.. Dr. Andy Harris (R-Md.) at this appropriations hearing right now.
"We're safer from death if we're not born.. The bottom line is that there's some element of risk."
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Note to young people: 217 of Maryland's cases are between the ages of 20-50. That's nearly HALF of our total cases.
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NEWS: The State of Maryland has uncovered a massive unemployment fraud scheme involving over 47,500 fraudulent claims and totaling over $501 million.
2) The State of Maryland has uncovered a massive criminal enterprise involving over 47,500 fraudulent claims and totaling over $501 million. Exposing this scheme and notifying fed authorities shed light on related fraudulent criminal activity in other states.
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STATEMENT from
@GovLarryHogan
&
@NYGovCuomo
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"Congress must appropriate an additional $500 billion specifically for all states and territories to meet the states’ budgetary shortfalls that have resulted from this unprecedented public health crisis."
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Biden thanked governors, including Maryland’s Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, for encouraging vaccinations and praised businesses taking steps to mandate vaccines.
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Congratulations to our president-elect:
Congratulations to President-elect Biden. Everyone should want our president to succeed because we need our country to succeed. We have great challenges ahead of us as a country. Now more than ever, we need to come together as Americans.
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Mail-in ballots are arriving in Montgomery County and across the state.
#Vote
Track the status of your ballot:
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🚨70%!!!!!!!!
Congrats to
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
and the entire team in CA -- and to
@GovLarryHogan
and the MD team.
Today -- the last day in May -- California and Maryland became the 11th and 12th states to top 70% of adults with at least one COVID shot!
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Hogan: Rise in attacks on Asian Americans is 'unacceptable'
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Please keep Steve Scalise, his family, and his staff--our friends--in your prayers tonight.
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NEWS: Maryland will offer a $100 incentive to state employees to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Well, we sent out a statewide text message yesterday encouraging people to go to to find a provider. Through that portal, you have a choice of pharmacies, hospitals and health systems, or your local health department,
Does anyone have any idea where 65-year-olds and older can get vaccinated against Covid in Maryland? They opened the category today and told people NOTHING about where to go. None of this would be happening if Larry Hogan were governor.
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Maryland is reporting 212 new confirmed COVID-19 cases--the lowest number since *March 30, 2020.*
@GoVaxMD
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Announcement by
@GovLarryHogan
:
Maryland has experienced its first
#COVID19
outbreak. It is at a long-term care facility in Carroll County where there are a total of *66* positive cases, with 11 currently hospitalized.
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FRESH AIR. It is OK to...
...go for a walk or a run.
...drive to the park to go for a walk or a run.
Then head home, and
#StayHomeMaryland
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Today marks two years in the State House for me.
It remains, as ever, a privilege to serve.
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Today’s the day. // Vaccinations At MD Long-Term Care Facilities Begin
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My man Tiberius Roosevelt Ricci is FOUR today.
He—and donuts—have come a long way together.
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The governor has just sworn in Judge Laura S. Ripken to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
The Bible was held by her husband, Cal.
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Maryland is reporting 65 new
#COVID19
cases today--under 100 for the first time since 3/25/20.
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Statement from Governor Hogan on Republicans in Congress and the Electoral College:
The American people—not the politicians—elect the president. The scheme by members of Congress to reject the certification of the presidential election makes a mockery of our system and who we are as Americans.
My full statement:
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***Maryland has its first confirmed cases of
#COVID
ー19.
@GovLarryHogan
will hold a press conference tonight at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the State House.***
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TESTING. For some time now, we've been asked about the possibility of states banding together to expand
#COVID19
testing.
Today, SIX STATES (MD, LA, MA, MI, OH, VA) are signing on to the first interstate testing compact testing of its kind.
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‘No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Service’ | Gov. Hogan Urges Marylanders To Follow Public Health Guidelines To Help Keep Local Businesses Open
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Maryland Gov. Hogan Takes Extraordinary Steps To Keep Feds From Confiscating COVID Tests
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397-0.
BREAKING NEWS → The House just voted to condemn violence against protestors outside Turkish ambassador's residence.
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Gov. Larry Hogan Condemns Political Bargaining For COVID-19 Aid To States
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Recall that on March 15, MD Gov. Hogan, DC Mayor Bowser, and VA Governor Northam specifically asked for a federal testing site in the region. Here’s the letter:
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CNN: Governors dispute Trump's claim that there's enough coronavirus testing
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RUMOR CONTROL. No, golf courses are not reopening Saturday.
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Good advice from President Obama. Take a few minutes, sign up to
#VoteByMail
in Maryland:
It's National Vote By Mail Day. Voting by mail is easy and safe. Take a few minutes to request your vote-by-mail ballot, then get your family and friends to do the same. Request your ballot early, send it back early, and fill it out carefully. Get started:
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The kids wanted to put out a bird feeder. Very cute.
I come home and...
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I am thrilled to return to public service, and join
@GovLarryHogan
’s administration.
.
@GovLarryHogan
hires new communications director with experience working for top Republicans
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