Maryland Gov announces program to combat Asian-American hate crimes, addresses a cut in COVID-19 vaccines By Ayesha Khan Maryland Governor Larry Hogan addresses vaccine shortage and hate crimes against Asian Americans Governor Larry Hogan on Friday addressed the current shortage of coronavirus vaccines, as well as hate crimes against Asian Americans. ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Two big headlines on Friday coming from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. The governor said that Robert Hur, who stepped down as Maryland’s top federal prosecutor two months ago, will lead the charge on addressing anti-Asian discrimination that both said their family members have experienced. The problem of violence against Asian-Americans started happening in March and April of last year during a rise in COVID cases and negative stereotyping of Asians relating to the pandemic.