Maryland directly controls $7M+ invested in Russia, its entities

Maryland has direct control over $7 million invested in Russia and Russia-affiliated entities, 11 News has learned. Gov. Larry Hogan over the weekend directed the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System's Board of Trustees to divest all financial ties with Russia. The consensus is, even if the investment is small in the scheme of things, the symbolism of divestment sends a clear message and that's what's really important.