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Opinion: Allow State’s Pharmacists To Administer All FDA-Approved Vaccinations
The pandemic has placed an unprecedented strain on Maryland's health care system, which has led to decreased access to health care.
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Opinion: Teachers Know The Value Of Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Environmental Education
Teachers wonder why Hogan has chosen to eliminate state funding for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation outdoor education program.
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Bill Would Make Mail-In Ballot Materials Easier To Understand
A Democratic legislator wants to make mail-in voting materials easier for voters to understand.
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Opinion: A Story Of Competency In A Crisis
I want to tell a story that I don’t think is being told; it’s about competency in government.
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Elrich: Hogan’s Push To Re-Open ‘Will Trigger Another Spike’
Montgomery County Executive Elrich said Hogan Jr.’s decision to largely reopen the economy ignores science and "is a serious mistake."
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House GOP Calls For Bipartisanship In Police Reform Debate, Prefers Senate Package
The House Minority Caucus came together in opposition to House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones’ sweeping police reform legislation.
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State, Prince George’s Partner To Get Vaccines To Residents
Prince George’s County residents will be guaranteed more than 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines a week at the state’s “mass vaccination” site.
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As ‘Big 8’ Leaders Debate Re-Opening Order, Top Expert Calls It ‘Premature’
Sharfstein, "a top public health expert," called Hogan's decision "premature," saying there is still "a fair amount of virus" in Maryland.
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Bill Would Allow The Attorney General To Sue Companies For Climate Fraud
One Maryland lawmaker seeks to enable the attorney general to prosecute fossil fuel companies that have contributed to the climate crisis.
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Maryland Senate Advances Far-Reaching Climate Bill, After Republicans, 10 Times, Attempt And Fail To Amend
The Maryland Senate advanced a sweeping climate action bill on Wednesday after 10 Republican attempts to amend the legislation failed.
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Opinion: Sarbanes’ H.R. 1 Has Poison Pill To Kill Minor Party Competition
In question -- as the controversial bill heads to the Senate -- is whether it strengthens general democracy for all, the author states.
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Poll: Two-Thirds Of Marylanders Favor Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana
While the prospects for legislation legalizing recreational cannabis are fleeting, the report says, support for the idea is growing.
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Delegate Seeks To Eliminate Property Tax Breaks For Country Clubs
A Maryland Democrat wants to remove tax caps on golf course land across the state, arguing those breaks are “contrary" to a fair tax system.
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House Panel Moves Relief For Tenants – With Sweeping Cuts
The advanced, heavily cut-back relief proposal for tenants drew criticism from housing rights advocates, who said it is not enough help.
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Hogan Lifts Restrictions On Restaurants, Gatherings; Local Reaction Is Mixed
This (it takes effect Friday at 5 p.m.) occurs almost a year to the day after Hogan imposed a COVID-19 emergency order.
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Following Reports Of Profiling, Vaccine Hunters Seek State Hotline
"People of color have been required to show identification at Maryland pharmacies before they were able to get a shot," the report states.
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Opinion: Improving Support For State’s Behavioral Health Care Providers
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight the behavioral health challenges facing many of our Maryland neighbors.
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Legislating In The Pandemic: ‘The Quiet Is So Loud’
Legislators, advocates, and journalists are experiencing a barren State House lobby, finding themselves longing for human contact.
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New State Revenue Estimates Track With Pre-COVID Forecasts
Maryland’s economic recovery from a virus-induced recession continues to exceed expectations.
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Cardin, Van Hollen Tout Federal Relief For State And Local Governments
State and local governments will have more flexibility over how they spend their latest round of relief funding from the federal government.
