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3.17.2020 Press Conference: Election and Transportation Announcements

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As part of another series of major actions to limit the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and maintain essential services, Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation to officially postpone the April 28 primary election until June 2, and to move forward with the 7th Congressional District special general election as scheduled by implementing a vote-by-mail system. Below is a comprehensive list of announcements Governor Hogan made today:

  • PROCLAMATION TO POSTPONE APRIL 28 PRIMARY, IMPLEMENT VOTE-BY-MAIL SYSTEM FOR 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT;
  • DISCUSSIONS TO POSTPONE THE PREAKNESS STAKES;
  • REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF FEDERAL REAL ID DEADLINE;
  • CONVERSION OF VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION CENTERS: Governor Hogan announced that all Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) centers will be shut down, and steps will be taken to turn them into drive-thru testing centers across the state.
  • BWI AIRPORT TERMINAL:The state is encouraging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, and access to the BWI Marshall Airport terminal will be monitored and strongly discouraged.
  • MTA SERVICE CHANGES:Consistent with steps taken by Metro, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will reduce service on MARC and Commuter Bus.
  • CASHLESS TOLLING: The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will move to all-cashless tolling statewide.
  • MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION CHANGES: The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is implementing a series of operational changes at branch offices。All non-commercial driver skills tests are canceled until further notice.
For more information, please refer to the link: https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/03/17/governor-hogan-issues-proclamation-to-postpone-april-28-primary-implement-vote-by-mail-system-to-fill-7th-congressional-district-seat/