State Roundup: Hogan sends Guard to D.C.; Rep. Harris in House altercation; Franchot gives break to businesses
It was 3:40 a.m. Thursday morning when Vice President Mike Pence read the final tallies of the Electoral College and declared Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the winners of the presidential election. C-Span screen shot
HOGAN CONDEMNS D.C. VIOLENCE, SENDS GUARD: Gov. Larry Hogan Wednesday condemned the supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the U.S. Capitol while members of Congress were counting the Electoral College votes that were certain to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Trump in the Nov. 3 contest, Bryan Renbaum of Maryland Reporter writes. Hogan also said he was sending Maryland state troopers and National Guard members to assist Capitol Police in securing the premises.