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Hogan's (tech) heroes? 

A new gubernatorial administration is coming to Annapolis in November. I know that's many financial quarters away, but are any entrepreneurs out there thinking about what the change could mean for the state's tech industry?
 
 What were some of the good things Governor Larry Hogan's administration did for Maryland's tech ecosystem? What about the bad things?
 
 Moreover, what policy concerns affecting this cornier of the state's economy should the future administration address?
 
Let us know by replying to this email or sending a note to , anytime.
 
 — Technical.ly reporter Donte Kirby (donte@technical.ly)
 
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