2021 SESSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please see the list of bills passed during the legislative session to improve the lives of Marylanders. Passed Bills_2021 Session
COVID-19 Vaccination Update:
The Prince George’s County Delegation, sent a letter to Gov. Hogan on Jan. 28, regarding COVID19 vaccine distribution and administration. Please view a copy of the letter Ltr to Gov from Delegation re COVID.
Prince George’s County House Delegation Election
The Prince George’s County House Delegation held its organizational meeting on Thursday, September 24, and re-elected its leadership team to serve a two-year term. Del. Erek Barron (D-24) will continue to serve as Chair, Del. Julian Ivey (D-47A) as Vice-Chair, and Del. Darryl Barnes (D-25) as second Vice-Chair.
Maryland’s COVID-19 Business Response/Executive Order
Find a full list of Governor Hogan’s executive orders here, and find guidance on business closures here, here and here. If “essential” or “non-essential” status is still unclear, please use this as guidance. Business Closures & Restrictions During COVID-19 AS OF 8 P.M. ON MARCH 30, THE STATE OF MARYLAND IS UNDER A ‘STAY-AT-HOME’ ORDER. – All those living in Maryland are…
Financial Relief Initiatives for Maryland’s Consumers and Small Businesses During COVID-19
Governor Larry Hogan issued an Executive Order and announced a series of financial relief initiatives to provide assistance to millions of consumers and small businesses who are facing economic hardships due to COVID-19. Consistent with applicable guidelines, Marylanders may be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial service providers. MORTGAGE RELIEF 90 Days of…
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance Benefits Administration – Unemployment Insurance
General Questions 1. If I need to take time off work because I contract COVID-19, will I be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits? No. You are not unemployed. The first and best option for employees who need to miss work due to illness is to use their employer-paid time off. The Maryland Healthy Working Families…
COVID-19: Emergency regulations approved
Deductibles, co-pays and other cost-sharing waived to control spread of virus
Prince George’s County 2020 Census
The census is conducted every 10 years for a few important reasons. For one, it’s required by the Constitution. The sixth sentence in the constitution specifies that there will be a census every 10 years in the United States, counting everybody who lives here.
Legislative Scholarships Now Open
The State of Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered by the local State Delegates to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a post-secondary credential full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school.
Blocked Tax Preparers in Prince George’s County
As part of efforts to combat fraud, the Comptroller’s Office blocks suspicious tax returns and suspicious tax preparation businesses after being identified by the Comptroller’s nationally recognized fraud unit using state-of-the-art technology. The Comptroller’s team has identified and blocked more than 88,000 fraudulent returns and intercepted and denied $190.2 million worth of fraudulent refunds. If…