Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Wednesday that he was declaring the state’s opioid crisis a “state of emergency,” a broad legal step to further mobilize law enforcement and other agencies across the state to combat a growing epidemic of addiction.

Local News Alert Wed., Mar. 01, 2017 11:35 a.m.     Maryland governor declares opioid 'state of emergency' Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Wednesday that he was declaring the state’s opioid crisis a “state of emergency,” a broad legal step to further mobilize law enforcement and other agencies across the state to combat a growing epidemic of addiction. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to unsubscribe, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071