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Senate Panel Votes Out Use Of Force Bill, Completes Police Reform Package
After nearly 30 hours of voting and two weeks of impassioned debate, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee passed the final bill.
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Diversity Of State’s Courts Become The Issue In Debate Over Judicial Appointments
The issue of how Maryland’s judges are appointed ― and how they attempt to keep their seats ― was a hot topic in the House Judiciary.
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After Debate, House Approves Relief For Tax-Paying Immigrants
After intense partisan debate and failed Republican amendments, the delegates approved a proposal to extend relief to tax-paying immigrants.
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Opinion: A Chance To Better Teach Reconstruction
The author, an Ellicott City resident, asks us to recall accomplishments of Blacks during Reconstruction, and to better teach it in schools.
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Debate Over Makeup Of County Commissions Takes Surreal Detour
As recently as 1998, Montgomery County sent eight Republicans to the House of Delegates (two were from Howard County).
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As Policing Bills Hit The Floor, Senators Reflect On A Difficult Legislating Process
After months of work, a series of bills seeking to provide sweeping change to policing in Maryland was presented on the Senate floor.
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Montgomery School System Deal To Lease Electric Buses Called Historic
The Montgomery County Board of Education this week voted to approve a $168.7 million contract to lease hundreds of electric school buses.
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Opinion: Along The Path Of Pandemic Privilege, Or Are We There Yet?
After almost a year in pandemic lockdown, some notes on the privileged path, from television shows to a four-mile walk daily.
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Game-Changing One-Dose Vaccine Produced In Maryland Could Be Available Shortly
States struggling to provide enough COVID-19 vaccines are likely just a few days away from a pivotal development in the vaccination race.
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Delegates Push To Repeal State Song, With Its References To ‘Northern Scum’
Maryland Speaker Pro Tem Sheree Sample-Hughes grew up singing in the American Legion junior girls auxiliary.
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Opinion: Montgomery County Needs State Use Of Force Law For Police
Montgomery County police have killed one of our neighbors, again; this and previous police killings are called "deplorable" by the authors.
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Measure Would Lock Hogan Administration In To Promises On Highway Widening
It's a measure that would hold Maryland transportation officials to the promises they have made on a controversial highway project.
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In Environmental Justice Push, Lawmakers Look To Decrease Harmful Toxins And Reform Government Responses
Looking at social justice and equity issues, Maryland lawmakers are considering bills to mitigate harmful environmental toxins and policies.
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Historical Grant Program Renamed To Honor Miller
The Maryland Center for History and Culture is renaming its popular Pathways Grant Program in honor of the late Senate President Miller.
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Bill Seeks To Protect Children Against Abusive Parents In Family Court Proceedings
The bill, presented by Sen. Lee, seeks to protect minors from violence perpetrated by their parents.
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Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors Of Dirty Doorknob Dread
Everyone knows the feeling.
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Roundup: House Republicans Attempt Amendments On Local Tax, Election Measures
A proposal to give counties more power over their local income taxes received preliminary approval in the House of Delegates Thursday.
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Senate President Seeks To Enhance State Education Board To Prepare For Blueprint Reforms
Maryland lawmakers are trying to strengthen the State Board of Education in preparation for the sweeping education reform plan.
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Transportation Authority Gets First Look At Potential I-495/I-270 Tolls
Motorists who use Maryland’s new High-Occupancy Toll lanes along Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway (I-495) can expect to pay.
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Gaming Companies Make Pitch For More Mobile Sports Betting Licenses
Gaming companies — and those hoping to climb aboard the bandwagon — Thursday urged a House panel to greatly expand the number of licenses.