Recent Articles from Jack Hogan
UMGC gets $246M ad contract amid audit, budget scrutiny
UMGC secured a $246M advertising deal after a critical audit and as faculty face cuts. Lawmakers question if the spending model delivers value.
Maryland may get $90M in Purdue Pharma opioid deal
Maryland could get $90M from a $7.4B Purdue Pharma settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, pending approval from a bankruptcy court.
‘No reason for us to be moody,’ Moore says of bond sale results after Moody’s downgrade
Officials said Maryland fared well in its sale of $1.56 billion in general obligation bonds as part of its annual sale, in spite of a downgraded credit rating.
Moore, outgoing Juvenile Services secretary disagree on specifics of resignation
Gov. Wes Moore says he ordered juvenile services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi to resign; that doesn’t align with Schiraldi’s account.
Opponents call final MD approval of OC wind farm ‘unconscionable’
US Wind got final approval from Maryland for 114 offshore turbines near Ocean City, but faces legal and political challenges.
Maryland to relocate agencies in cost-saving plan
Maryland will move state agencies out of aging Baltimore buildings, aiming to save $326M through relocations and broader cost-cutting efforts.
Judge blocks Trump cuts to AmeriCorps in MD, 23 states
A federal judge halted Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps, ordering grants restored and service members reinstated in 24 states including Maryland.
MD to continue with emissions inspection operator after prolonged ‘procurement challenges’
Maryland plans to renew its emissions testing contract with Envirotest Corp. through 2030, ending a court battle over the state's procurement process.
Two GOP-led MD counties scramble after being labeled as ‘sanctuary’ areas
Two GOP-led counties were among the Maryland jurisdictions that the Trump administration included in its list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
MICA becomes latest school to have new program denied following claim of duplication
The Maryland Higher Education Commission denied MICA’s plans for an interior design program, citing program duplication and lack of a full quorum.
UMGC to pull in outside tech team after audit found waste, lack of oversight
UMGC plans to reintegrate staff from its spinoff AccelerEd after an audit revealed lack of oversight and millions in wasted taxpayer funds.
4th Circuit denies retirees’ latest challenges to Rx coverage changing to Medicare
The 4th Circuit denied a set of appeals from retirees who have challenged their prescription drug coverage shifting to Medicare.
















