Gov. Hogan Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Emergency Coronavirus Measures
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Gov. Larry Hogan called on Maryland lawmakers Friday to immediately approve emergency coronavirus measures.
"With Maryland in a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the legislature's sole focus should be those measures immediately necessary to protect public health and safety of Marylanders," Hogan said.
With Maryland in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the legislature's sole focus should be those measures immediately necessary to protect the public health and safety of Marylanders. The General Assembly must take these three actions no later than Tuesday:
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) March 13, 2020
Hogan called on the General Assembly to take three actions:
- Approve the FY21 budget
- Confirm Colonel Woodrow J. Jones as Superintendent of Maryland State Police
Pass the emergency legislation to address COVID-19.
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1) Approve the FY21 budget to assure the government remains open and functioning.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) March 13, 2020
2) Confirm Colonel Woodrow J. Jones as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
3) Pass the emergency legislation to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our state.
Hogan said, "it is critical for legislators to take these actions immediately in the event that this rapidly evolving situation requires them to immediately adjourn."
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