Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that he was diagnosed with  late stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which he called “a very advanced and very aggressive” form of cancer. The governor shocked the nation last November when he defeated a heavily favored Democrat.  Washington Post: “I’m going to face this challenge with the same energy and determination that I’ve relied on to climb every hill and to overcome every obstacle that I’ve faced in my life,” said Hogan, who was sworn into office in January after winning an upset victory over then-Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown (D). He said that he will soon begin an 18-week chemotherapy regimen that will begin with four days in the hospital, in the intensive care unit. The governor said he will rely on Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford to fill in for him on state business and to make decisions for him when necessary — an arrangement that was put in place...(Read Full Post)