Recent Articles from Jack Hogan
Maryland counties seek more control over cannabis businesses
Maryland’s counties are calling for state lawmakers to grant them more control over where cannabis businesses can set up shop.
Dwindling COVID relief funding forces tough decisions for Maryland’s counties
Maryland’s county governments have been deciding what to continue funding and how to spend the dwindling COVID relief money still available.
Towson University seeks state guidance after AG’s office objects to doctorate program approval
Towson University is seeking direction from the state government after the Office of the Attorney General objected to the approval of a new doctorate program.
Md. commission’s vote to approve Towson University program was ‘of no effect,’ AG office says
The Office of the Attorney General wrote to the Maryland Higher Education Commission that its vote to approve a Towson University doctoral program was "of no effect."
Despite firestorm, Towson University moves ahead with inaugural class of doctoral program
As Towson University begins a doctoral program that Morgan State University claims is duplicative, officials are seeking legal guidance about the program's approval.
Maryland eyes iGaming, prompting fears of more problem gambling
As Maryland’s sports wagering market continues to grow, attention has been turning to the state’s next betting frontier — iGaming.
Under pressure, commission agrees to take second look at approving Towson program
Maryland’s higher education officials Thursday said they will review their decision to approve a new Towson University doctorate program that has come under fire from HBCU advocates.
Morgan State and allies intensify opposition to ‘duplicative’ Towson program
Calls for the Maryland Higher Education Commission to revisit its approval of a new Towson University doctorate program intensified on Tuesday, with the Legislative Black Caucus and an HBCU advocacy group joining Morgan State University President David Wilson in questioning the commission’s process.
Moore says responders rescued nearly 50 people trapped in cars among downed power lines
Gov. Wes Moore praised emergency responders and electrical workers for ensuring that none of the nearly 50 people trapped in their cars in Westminster was seriously injured.
Moore’s aggressive travel schedule a smart move, insiders and former governor say
Gov. Wes Moore will mark his fifth trip to Western Maryland since taking office, continuing a travel schedule his office has portrayed as aggressive.
Red Line meetings produce a focus on bus rapid transit
People came to a series of open house meetings with questions about bus rapid transit — one of two options being considered for the revamped Red Line project.
‘In its due time’: Md. treasurer takes new tone on Orioles stadium deal delay
Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis, who two weeks ago called out the parties involved in Baltimore Orioles stadium lease negotiations for their lack of transparency, reversed course.