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ARE CATASTROPHIC. KATE: MARYLAND’S PRIMARY ELECTION POSTPONED BY PROCLAMATION, GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN MOVING THE APRIL 28 VOTE TO JUNE 2 AND GIVING THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS UNTIL APRIL 3 TO COME UP WITH A PLAN. THE SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION SET FOR APRIL 28 TO FILL THE SEVENTH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT LEFT VACANT BY THE DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS WILL PROCEED ON TIME, GOVERNOR HOGAN SAID TODAY, BUT WITH MAIL-IN VOTING. >> IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HAVE A VOICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. AND THAT MARYLAND HAS A FULL DELEGATION REPRESENTING OUR STATE AND CONGRESS. KATE: MORE EMERGENCY MEASURES IN EFFECT -- FOOT TRAFFIC LIMITED AT BWI, ALL CASHLESS TOLLING ON THE ROADS, AND VEHICLE INSPECTION LOCATIONS SHUTDOWN STATEWIDE, CONVERTED INTO DRIVE-THROUGH CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITES. FRUSTRATED OFFICIAL STILL WAITING FOR THE FEDS TO SEND DESPERATELY NEEDED CORONAVIRUS TEST KITS AND THE CHEMICALS TO PROCESS THE TESTS. THE HOGAN ADMINISTRATION ASKING D.C. FOR A DELIVERY DATE FOR WEEKS. WE ASKED, DID THEY GET ONE YET? >> THAT’S A REALLY GOOD QUESTION WE DON’T HAVE AN ANSWER TO. NO, WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TEST KITS AND NEITHER DOES ANY STATE. NO, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES NOT HAVE AN ANSWER. KATE: HOURS HAVE ALSO BEEN CUT AT MVA BRANCHES ACROSS THE STATE AND ALL NONCOMMERCIAL DRIVING TESTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TODAY IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION ASIAN, MARYLAND GOVERNOR HOGAN -- OF THE GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION, MARYLAND GOVERNOR HOGAN ASKED FOR AN

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Gov. Larry Hogan made additional announcements Tuesday afternoon regarding the spread of the coronavirus in Maryland and how it will affect the special election and primaries."I am issuing a proclamation to postpone the April 28 primary to June 2," Hogan said. With Maryland's primary postponed, the State Board of Elections two weeks to come up with a plan.The special general election for Maryland's 7th Congressional District seat will proceed on time, Hogan said, but with mail-in voting."Free and fair elections are the very foundation of American democracy, and while there are many valid reasons for unease and uncertainty right now, ensuring that the voices of Maryland citizens are heard shouldn't be one of them," said Hogan.Hogan made the following decisions to help slow the spread of the virus:All vehicle emissions sites will ease inspections. The Department of Transportation will prepare to repurpose as drive-thru testing centers.In an attempt to increase social distancing at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, only passengers or workers will be allowed to enter the airport. Check in lines will be eliminated to allow for deep cleaning. Restaurants will be takeout only.Tolls will be 100% cashless.MARC trains will be reduced by 50%. All noncommercial driver's license tests are suspended and Motor Vehicle Administration hours are being reduced.The governor is asking President Donald Trump to extend the Real ID compliance deadline.The Preakness will be postponed until September."We're working with our venders at the emission stations now, to get them ready for when the tests are ready," said Gregory Slater, secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation.Frustrated officials are still waiting for the feds to deliver desperately needed coronavirus test kits and processing chemicals."Ramping up the drive-thrus is the relatively easy part. We can do that, but we don't want to do it if we can't get the lab capability because we're just giving false hope and creating chaos and crisis," Hogan said. Hogan offered further clarification on which businesses can and cannot stay open during his executive order.​