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Maryland Electors Cast Votes For Biden, Harris In Socially Distant State House Ceremony
Maryland’s 10 electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, sealing an historic win.
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Hogan To Become National ‘No Labels’ Co-Chairman
Hogan Jr. (R) welcomed the state’s 10 Democratic presidential electors to the State House, and congratulated President-Elect Biden.
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Maryland Examining Wastewater For Coronavirus
Part of the mission is to detect COVID-19 in wastewater in prisons, the report indicates.
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Zirkin Joining Ranks Of Registered State House Lobbyists
The State House lobbying trade is being drastically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that may not make it any less desirable.
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New Baltimore Mayor Adds To His Leadership Team
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott filled more positions on his executive team Tuesday, one week after taking office.
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Before Next Term Even Begins, Hoyer Gets Democratic Primary Challenger
Byrd, the 28-year-old mayor of Greenbelt, will challenge the veteran Hoyer, Byrd recently announced.
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Judge Steven Platt: Balance Is The Key To Reviving Our Democracy
The last four years with Trump, the author states, have raised "serious questions" about the government's ability to protect its citizens.
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Opinion: Biden’s Win And Lessons For Maryland
Biden won big in Maryland; in fact, his victory here in the Old Line State was the largest margin of victory for Democrats in history.
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Hogan Seeks To Draw $250M From Transportation Fund To Save Purple Line
Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) will ask the state’s Board of Public Works to approve a $250 million settlement with Purple Line Transit Partners.
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Personnel Report: State Gets Deputy Housing Secretary; Rep. Brown Loses Chief Of Staff
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has a new deputy secretary, Owen P. McEvoy.
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Frank DeFilippo: The Savvy, Steady Political Rise Of Paul Sarbanes
Sarbanes consistently fine-tooth-combed the budget while vexing Spiro Agnew, the author states.
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Inmates Will Be Among First To Receive COVID-19 Vaccination In Maryland
Prison inmates considered high risk for severe COVID-related illnesses will be among the first in the state to receive the vaccine.
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Opinion: Hogan Must Demonstrate Climate Leadership With Transportation Agreement
Today, Gov. Larry Hogan has an opportunity to blaze a new trail for addressing climate change.
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Former Official’s Refusal To Answer Questions About Reimbursements Angers Lawmakers
Matthew Sherring, a former top official at the Maryland Environmental Service, refused to answer more than 170 questions.
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Missing Our Friend, Keith Haller
Mr. Haller's political acumen and experience would have been a benefit in these troubling times, the author believes.
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Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission Expands Patient Services Under COVID-19
From restaurants to retail, the COVID-19 pandemic has, for better or worse, turned nearly every business on its head.
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An Opposing View: Hogan Must Put The Brakes On Regional Gas Tax Plan
Hogan, colleagues in other states are "actively considering plans for the largest gasoline tax in history."
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Fallout After No Special Session: Mayor Calls On House Dem Caucus Chair To Step Down
The General Assembly's decision not to hold a special session to address myriad problems caused by the pandemic reverberates politically.
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Franchot Seeks ‘Maryland Stimulus’ As State Revenue Projections Tick Upward
With the congressional debate over a second COVID-19 stimulus dragging on, more people face hunger and potential homelessness.
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Maryland GOP Chairman Is Reelected At Weekend State Convention
The Maryland Republican Party elected a new slate of officers at its semi-socially distanced semi-annual convention Saturday.