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Senate Committee Advances ‘Kirwan 2.0' With Amendments
A Senate committee Tuesday advanced a complementary bill to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, multi-billion-dollar education reform.
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Alanah Davis: White Fear, It's Your Final Act — You’re Fired
Alanah Davis reflects on her experiences with realizing themes of racial fantasy, especially with Asian women, as she grieves with them.
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State And Local Leaders Push To Limit Maryland's Relationship With ICE
Stein, the sponsor, said it responds to ICE "bending the rules" by using data and routine traffic stops to deport undocumented immigrants.
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Judicial Proceedings Committee Begins Debate On Controversial TRUST Act Legislation
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee began debate on a hard-fought piece of immigrants' rights legislation Tuesday.
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New Mass Vaccination Sites Announced As Local Officials Protest Eligibility Changes
Maryland will open six new high-volume COVID-19 vaccination sites in April, greatly expanding the state's ability to get doses into arms.
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Councilwoman: Patients Not Consumers — My Family's Medical Debt Story
The author, a city councilwoman, says her family was the target of "aggressive debt collection practices" following her husband's treatment.
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MDTA Chief: Bay Bridge Crossing Study Speaks Volumes About Congestion
I am pleased to announce the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study.
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Ex-State Sen. Victor Ramirez Plans Run For County Council Seat
Former state Sen. Ramirez (D-Prince George's), a former 46-year-old lawmaker, is planning to try for a political comeback in 2022.
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Frank DeFilippo: Longing For The Return Of The Pony Express
The postman no longer rings twice. Often not even once.
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Maryland Lawmakers Want To Reform Policing. We Break Down The Bills That Would Do It
Police reform has been on top of the mind for many Marylanders this General Assembly session — lawmakers included.
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As House Pushes Through Dozens Of Bills, Lawmakers Temporarily Fall Down A Deep Well
The longest debate on the House floor Monday was over the contamination of well water, termed "a fairly obscure measure."
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Legislature Lays Out Guidelines For Bill Hearings After ‘Crossover Day'
“Crossover Day” happens today in the General Assembly, the report states.
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Opinion: Geothermal Legislation That's Good For Union Jobs, Marylanders And The Climate
Much has been written about the “Blue-Green Divide,” and it is a very real and critical problem that must be solved.
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Del. Lily Qi: Racist And Sexist Remarks Have No Place In Legislative Discourse
The author states a colleague, Mark Fisher, has often used callow and offensive language when addressing Asian-American matters, and women.
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House Gives Preliminary Approval To $50 Billion Proposed Budget
After debating social issues including vouchers for private schools and access to abortion, the House of Delegates gave initial approval.
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As Scott Delivers His First State Of The City Speech, Jack Young Speaks
Bernard C. “Jack” Young remains bitter. It's been three months since the former mayor of Baltimore departed City Hall.
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Montgomery County Councilmember Launches Bid For 2nd Term With All-Star Cast
Ordinarily, the announcement that a county councilmember was going to seek a second term wouldn't necessarily merit much attention.
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House Moves Forward With Bills To Expand Mail-In Voting, Ballot Access For Incarcerated People
After heated partisan debate, the House gave final approval to a measure that would permanently expand access to ballot drop-off boxes.
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Hogan's Capital Beltway, I-270 Promises Prompt Accountability Bill
Gov. Larry Hogan wants to improve Maryland highways. Lawmakers hope to hold Hogan to his word.
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Alsobrooks: “In This Moment, I'm Running For Re-Election”
Many think Angela Alsobrooks will run for governor, but the Prince George's County executive insists she is focused on re-election.
