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Opinion: The Attack In The Judicial Proceedings Committee
The author, of USAdvocacy, says there was "unnecessary and disturbing mudslinging" in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee recently.
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Senate Panel Gets To Work On Sweeping Climate Bill
A Senate committee began discussions on a sweeping climate action bill, which would require Maryland to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opinion: The Dems’ Arrogance Just Might Keep A Republican In The Governor’s Mansion
If there’s one thing that Maryland Democrats never lack, it’s confidence.
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Opinion: How ‘Communities Of Interest’ May Factor In Maryland Congressional Redistricting
“This time, the people of Maryland should be drawing the lines — not the politicians or party bosses,” Gov. Hogan (R) said.
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Hough Tries New Approach In Bid To End Clean Energy Subsidies For Trash Incinerators
Hough (R-Frederick) tried a new approach in his years-long effort to change the official state classification of a renewable energy source.
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Bills Address Special Education Challenges During COVID-19
Trying to replicate school for special-needs children "has been an especially confounding undertaking," the report indicates.
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Health Officials Work To Overcome ‘Understandable’ Vaccine Hesitancy
Prince George’s County officials knew that many residents would hold back when it came to distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Hogan Ups Ante On In-Person Teaching, Vows To Send COVID Tests And PPE To Schools
Unlimited personal protective equipment, one million COVID tests are among the governor's vows to aid students returning to class.
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With House Votes, Expanded Background Checks For Gun Sales Become Law, Digital Ad Tax Moves To Senate
Maryland law will now require private sellers to arrange background checks for sales of shotguns and rifles.
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Mckayla Wilkes Set To Announce A Second Run For Hoyer’s Seat
Wilkes, the progressive political newcomer who attempted to unseat Steny H. Hoyer, is planning to run a second time for the powerful seat.
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Utility Bill Aid Available, But Some Don’t Know They Qualify
Thousands of Marylanders have fallen behind on utility bills – and advocates worry that many don’t know they might qualify for assistance.
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Del. Reznik: Everyone For Themselves In The State’s Vaccine ‘Thunderdome’
My wife is on a daily mission -- She has taken it upon herself to get her immediate family members vaccinated.
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Senate Upholds Hogan’s Veto On Chlorpyrifos Ban
The Senate decided Tuesday to indefinitely postpone the vote to override a bill that would ban chlorpyrifos.
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Federal Judge Orders Release Of Expert Report Detailing Officer Misconduct
The ruling unseals a report detailing dozens of instances of misconduct and discriminatory practices by the Prince George's County police.
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Jones’ Sweeping Police Workgroup Bill Receives Criticism From The ACLU
Jones and her family's experiences with law enforcement "call into question" how officers execute their duties, the report states.
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Proposal Would Change How Some Counties Elect Commissioners
One Maryland lawmaker wants to change the way several rural counties elect their commissioners.
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Schrader Calls Local Officials’ Requests For Vaccines ‘Impossible To Fulfill’
Maryland’s health chief on Wednesday rejected a request from local health officials to prioritize their requests for COVID-19 vaccines.
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House Panels Move Hogan’s Relief Proposal, With Substantial Changes
The Maryland House of Delegates tacked on additional revisions to Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s (R) billion-dollar COVID-19 relief proposal.
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Opinion: Farm Industry Responds To Piece On Chlorpyrifos Ban Veto
This was written in response to the commentary, “Protect Md.’s Children, Override the Governor’s Veto of Ban on Harmful Chlorpyrifos.”
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Government Relations Veteran Frank Principe Gets VP Post At UMD Global Campus
Frank J. Principe Jr., a veteran government affairs professional in Maryland, has been promoted to a senior vice president position.