Governor Larry Hogan today wrote to the members of Maryland’s congressional delegation urging them to set aside partisan politics and work with deliver additional COVID-19 stimulus relief. Read the letter to Maryland’s delegation here.

“With the election behind us, much-needed additional stimulus relief is more urgent and achievable than ever,” wrote Governor Hogan. “The fall surge of COVID-19 will continue to place enormous strain on both our healthcare system and our economy. On behalf of all Marylanders, I urge you to set aside partisan politics and prioritize a new stimulus relief bill in the lame duck session.”

Governor Hogan has launched a state economic recovery initiative to assist restaurants, small businesses, local entertainment venues, arts organizations and Main Streets across the state. The initiative doubles the state’s commitment to COVID-19 emergency economic relief for a total of $500 million. On Thursday, the governor announced $70 million more in relief to protect the health and safety of Marylanders.

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