2020 Assessment Gives Chesapeake Bay D+ Rating
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released its 2020 State of the Bay report, and last year’s assessment gave the bay a D+ rating, one point less than the 2018 score.
Hoyer: Stimulus Checks Being Distributed
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer offered this information about economic impact payments, as the “stimulus checks” have begun to be distributed to individuals in Maryland.
Hoyer Congratulates New Congressional Leadership
The US House of Representatives has chosen caucus leadership for the upcoming 117th Congress, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Hoyer Staffer Joins Biden Communications Team
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s deputy communications director Mariel Sáez will join the Biden administration as White House director of broadcast media.
Lackey High Student Wins 5th Dist. App Challenge
Henry E. Lackey High School student Tiana Clemons is the first-place winner of the sixth annual Fifth District Congressional App Challenge, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Hoyer Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, following Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and other senior government leaders.
Lawmakers Announce Funds for Community Health Centers
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced earlier this month that more than $8 million in federal funds was awarded to support Maryland community health centers.
Unemployment Claims Soar
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says unemployment claims ought to set off alarm bells with the release of advance claim figures for Dec. 5 that show initial claims were 853,000, an increase of 137,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 4,000 from 712,000 to 716,000.
Hoyer: Sarbanes Was ‘True Champion for the People’
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer mourned the loss of his friend and colleague, former Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes, who died Sunday evening in Baltimore. “Paul was a true champion for the people of Maryland and America,” Mr. Hoyer said.
Health Insurance Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
Uninsured individuals seeking health insurance can visit the Maryland Health Connection to find the plan that fits their needs. The open enrollment period is open through December 15, 2020.
