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Maryland

elleng

(136,055 posts) Tue Jun 30, 2020, 06:15 PM Jun 2020

'Gov. Larry Hogan extended an emergency order prohibiting utility companies from shutting off or charging late fees for residential services including electricity, water, phone and Internet.

The order was extended Tuesday until Aug. 1.

The news comes a few days after Hogan approved funds to help renters avoid evictions. On Friday, Hogan announced a commitment of $30 million in new funding to prevent evictions.'

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/maryland-coronavirus-live-updates-emerging-hot-spot/65-5b92d0f6-0a77-4409-8961-31e527f3bb08?