Who is the current governor of Maryland?
Who is the current governor of Maryland?
Larry Hogan (Republican Party)Since 2015
Maryland/Governor
Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. was sworn in as the 62nd governor of the State of Maryland on January 21, 2015.
What is Maryland Governor salary?
State executive salaries
| Office and current official | Salary |
|---|---|
| Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan | $170,000 |
| Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Boyd Rutherford | $125,000 |
| Attorney General of Maryland Brian Frosh | $125,000 |
| Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith | $87,500 |
How many terms can a Governor serve in MD?
two consecutive terms
Elected by popular vote for a term of four years, the Governor takes office on the third Wednesday of January following election. No person may serve as Governor for more than two consecutive terms.
What is the capital of MD?
Annapolis
Maryland/Capital
Annapolis is the State capital of Maryland. Centered on Maryland’s Western Shore, Annapolis lies 25 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, DC. From the founding of Maryland in 1634, however, St. Mary’s City was the first seat of Maryland’s colonial government, not Annapolis.
How much do Maryland state senators make?
| Maryland State Senate | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | $50,330/year + per diem |
| Members | |
| Total: | 47 |
| Democrats: | 32 |
Has Md ever had a black governor?
Governor Steele earned a place in history when he became the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland. During that time, he was the nation’s highest ranking African-American Republican elected official and the only African-American Lt. Governor in the country. In 2002, President George W.
Why is it called Annapolis?
Annapolis is named for a slave trader, Queen Anne and so is Queen Anne’s County. The city’s official website states that Sir Frances Nicholson “chose” the name Annapolis to “honor Princess Anne, heir to the throne.”
What is the state flower of Maryland?
Black-eyed Susan
Maryland/State flower
The Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) has been the official Maryland flower since 1918 when it was designated the “Floral Emblem” of Maryland by the General Assembly (Chapter 458, Acts of 1918; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-306).
