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An Anne Arundel Circuit Court judge ruled Wednesday against a temporary restraining order of the countywide mask mandate issued on Jan. 7 by the county health officer. This action keeps in place the requirement of face coverings in indoor county public areas and crowded outdoor public settings through Jan. 31.
After discussing Anne Arundel County’s mask mandate options with the Maryland Department of Health, the county executive and members of the County Council, Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said issuing a public safety order under state law seemed like the best choice.
After discussing Anne Arundel County’s mask mandate options with the Maryland Department of Health, the county executive and members of the County Council, Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said issuing a public safety order under state law seemed like the best choice.
National Public Radio won a portion of its lawsuit Tuesday against two Maryland judges in which it challenged the state’s broadcast ban on court proceedings.
The governor's office said the state will appeal the ruling: "There is a record number of jobs available right now, and this program is making it harder to fill them and fully reopen our businesses. It's hurting our recovery across every region and industry. The state is appealing today's ruling." Hogan tweeted at 2:40 p.m.: "Even President Biden has said that states have every right to do what's best for our economies. I'm confident the courts will rule in favor of getting Marylanders back to work, supporting struggling small businesses, and continuing our economic recovery." The plaintiffs ...