Maryland lawmakers closed their legislative session late Monday with approval of legislation to strengthen cybersecurity in a year marked by a budget surplus that enabled upgrades to parks, infrastructure, schools and information technology systems, as well as tax relief.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan endorsed Kelly Schulz on Tuesday to be the state’s next governor.

The Republican-controlled Virginia House and Democrat-controlled Senate have signed off on their own versions of a two-year state budget.

Democratic Gov. John Carney stressed the need to expand Delaware’s economy and improve its public schools during his State of the State speech to lawmakers Thursday.