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Progressive Maryland Announces New Class For Its People's Leadership Institute
Progressive Maryland launched a campaign training program for activists and potential political candidates last summer.
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Frank DeFilippo: Baltimore Has No Downtown Downtown As The Center Of The City Keeps Shifting
There's always been a reassuring belief that cities have built into them a cyclical rhythm to their lives. Cities come, they go.
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John King Turns To O'Malley Vets For His Gubernatorial Campaign
Former U.S. Education secretary John B. King Jr., announced last week that he's seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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As Other States Move To Restrict Voting, The Maryland General Assembly Passes Bills To Expand Access
After an unconventional 2020 election which saw unprecedented absentee ballot use, Maryland lawmakers instituted a slew of election reforms.
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Maryland College Students Seek Mental Health Help Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
College students apparently face elevated stress and anxiety, the report states.
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Mayor Byrd Responds To Our ‘Winners And Losers' Recap
"I agree with Maryland Matters' post-mortem of the recently completed session of the state legislature," Byrd said.
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Maryland Is Among Nation's ‘Most Improved' For Vaccine Equity: Report
Maryland is one of just seven states to cut its Black vaccine equity gap in half, according to a Bloomberg analysis posted Thursday.
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University System Of Maryland Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines For Fall
The University System of Maryland announced all students, faculty and staff on its 12 campuses must get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall.
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What Workers Could Gain From The Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act
Despite pushback from the business community, the Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act made it through both chambers by Sine Die.
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Opinion: Maryland Should Join Swell Of Bipartisan Support For Climate Action
Last month, Massachusetts legislators and Gov. Charlie Baker (R) passed one of the most sweeping bipartisan climate bills in over a decade.
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House GOP Caucus Fills Out Leadership Team
Newly-elected House Minority Leader Buckel (R-Allegany) and House Minority Whip Adams (R-Middle Shore) announced the new appointments.
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Opinion: Tax Polluters Should Invest In Innovation To Clean Bay And Earth
Maryland's more than 30-year efforts to repair the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries have taken time, resources, and a general commitment.
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Environmental Justice On The Patuxent: River Communities Fight Industrial Pollution
A tall poplar shades the front drive of Fred Tutman's farm, land that has been in his family for generations.
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Opinion: Maryland's Learners Need Closure Of Digital Divide
Maryland is ranked third in the nation for best broadband access, with an impressive 86 percent of households subscribed to the Internet.
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Comptroller Sets Up Workgroup To Track State, Federal COVID Spending
Comptroller Franchot (D) announced he is creating a panel to conduct a comprehensive review of state and federal COVID-19-related spending.
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Maryland Lawmakers On Chauvin Murder Conviction: ‘We Still Have So Much Work To Do'
House Judiciary Committee Vice Chair Atterbeary called Floyd's murder "the beginning of our legislative movement."
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Maryland Expands No-Appointment Vaccine Access
Are you the spontaneous type? If you are, you're in luck, not being tied to an appointment.
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Josh Kurtz: ‘You Could Call It A Miracle Session,' Speaker Jones Says
House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) was in her Annapolis office the other day, enjoying the solitude.
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Third Bay Bridge Span Proposal Should Be Put ‘On Hold': Pittman
Drivers traveling eastbound through Anne Arundel County toward the Bay Bridge have faced backups. One leader says a 3rd span isn't needed.
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Hogan, Franchot Clash Over Emergency $25 Million COVID Contract
Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) urged the state to stop using emergency contracts for some COVID response efforts.