Governor Hogan addresses violent crime in Maryland

(Baltimore, MD)  —  Governor Larry Hogan says “there is nothing more important than addressing the violent crime crisis” in Maryland.  During a State House news conference this afternoon, the governor renewed his push for more funding for police and tougher penalties for criminal offenders.  Hogan has called out leaders in Baltimore, where the crime rate has continued to spike since 2015.  He said there “are no more excuses” for lawmakers not to back his efforts.