Hogan Halts Utilities Termination and Housing Late Fees Until August

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Hogan Halts Utilities Termination and Housing Late Fees Until August

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed an emergency order Tuesday prolonging the prohibition of utility cutoff and residential late fees until Aug. 1 to help Marylanders struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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