Governor Hogan announced the State of Maryland is committed to resettling more Afghan interpreters who have contributed to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

As Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate and cases per 100 thousand continue to be among the lowest in the nation, Governor Hogan is calling on the Biden Administration to take action to help contain the Delta variant surge across the country. Calling the Biden administration’s timetables “not soon enough and not good enough,” at a press conference, Governor Hogan urged the federal government to make booster shots available immediately for seniors and vulnerable populations, advance full FDA approval of vaccines, and expedite approval of vaccines for 5- to 11-year olds.

According to Governor Hogan, “Governors across the country have become increasingly frustrated with the confusing messaging and conflicting guidance from the White House and federal government agencies regarding booster shots for the wider population. This is one of a number of areas where we are pressing the Biden administration for action.”

As he leads the push for a bipartisan federal infrastructure bill, Governor Hogan is continuing to set a national example on rebuilding infrastructure in Maryland.

Governor Hogan announced the launch of Connect Maryland. This program will deliver a total new investment of $400 million to meet Governor Hogan’s goal of fully addressing the digital divide and ensuring universal broadband in Maryland.

A recent CNBC study ranked Maryland as the most improved state for business in 2021 because of Governor Hogan’s “forward thinking” focus on new infrastructure like “developing its broadband system and strengthening its power grid.” Maryland ranks third in the nation in connectivity with broadband access “available to more than 95% of the population in the state.”

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