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‘He Was Capable Of The Full Range Of Human Emotion And Persuasive Skills And Tactics’
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., ruled the state Senate chamber for 32 years, possibly the longest run in American history, the report states.
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Dayvon Love: Race Neutrality Is A Tool Of White Supremacy
Also quoting Dr. King on his day of honor, the author says he believes Clippinger legislates on "a paradigm rooted in white supremacy."
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More Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines By Monday, Hogan Says
Teachers, child-care workers, people 75 and older, and members of various high-risk groups will become eligible to receive a vaccine today.
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State Election Officials Recommend More Drop-Off Boxes For Ballots In 2022
Elections Administrator Lamone told the Maryland State Board of Election officials the voters "really loved" the drop-off boxes.
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In Wake Of Cox’s ‘Traitor’ Tweet, Jones Says Situation Is Being ‘Addressed’
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify Speaker Jones’ comments and to update the account of Del. Cox’s use of social media.)
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Raskin Talks Impeachment, Son’s Death In Extraordinary CNN Interview
U.S. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) gave an extraordinary interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” program Sunday.
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Lobbypalooza 2021 In Annapolis? Safe Bet On Sports Gaming
By a margin of two-to-one, Maryland voters approved a referendum to legalize sports gambling, the ballot question carrying all 23 counties.
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Senate Overrides 16 Hogan Vetoes From Last Year
The Maryland Senate moved quickly to override 16 of the vetoes Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) handed down following the 2020 session.
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Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., 1942-2021
Mr. Miller, 78, died at his home in Chesapeake Beach after a long battle with prostate cancer, the report states.
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Marianne Williamson Endorses A Second Hoyer Challenger
Marianne Williamson, New Age author and erstwhile presidential contender, endorsed Greenbelt Mayor Byrd in his effort to oust Hoyer.
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ACLU Releases Legislative Priorities With An Eye Towards Major Police Reform
Police reform is near the top of the list, as George Floyd's death last May in Minnesota "created greater urgency," the report states.
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Montgomery County School Superintendent Jack Smith Will Retire In June
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith announced he will retire in June for family reasons.
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Opinion: Unicorn Lake And Senate President Mike Miller
Unicorn Lake is a beautiful park and fishing lake nestled in northern Queen Anne’s County near Millington.
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Lobbyists Out In The Cold — And One On The Inside
Because of the COVID pandemic and the need for social distancing, there was not much action among lobbyists on the assembly's first day.
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Lawmakers Ask For More Clarity In State Vaccine Plan
Lawmakers pushed state Department of Health officials recently for more clarity on how COVID-19 vaccines would be rolled out.
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Also Missing State Lawmakers: Annapolis Bars And Restaurants
James J. King has fond memories of opening days of the Maryland General Assembly, calling it "a time to greet friends and colleagues."
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Cardboard Cutouts Of Kids Featured At Pro-Kirwan Rally In Annapolis
Advocates have already found creative ways to mobilize around the unusual General Assembly session.
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At Democrats’ Annual Luncheon, Relief To See Federal Lawmakers Safe — And Resolve
Several officials offered their views during the annual luncheon and rally the Maryland Democratic Party hosts each January.
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House GOP To Get New Leadership — After Session
House Republicans unanimously re-elected their top leaders on Wednesday — with a caveat.
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Kalman Hettleman: Emergency Action Needed To Confront State Mismanagement Of School Funding
Part two of two centers on possible reform to the Maryland State Department of Education.