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Opinion: How The Blue Wave Washed Into Historically Red Talbot County
To say 2020 was a year of constant unexpected events is a huge understatement; no area of our lives was exempt.
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For Fundraisers During Pandemic, Lawmakers Get Creative To Bring Supporters Together
For many politicians, fundraising isn’t their favorite part of the job. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become even more challenging.
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Opinion: Sarbanes Contributed To The Prosperity Of Southern Maryland
I would like to add a tribute to the life and work of Paul Sarbanes, in recognition of the example he set for all public servants.
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U.S. House Passes Bill Honoring Henrietta Lacks
A bill commemorating Henrietta Lacks, the Baltimorean whose cells changed the course of modern medicine, passed.
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Plea From Concerned County Leaders As Hospitals Fill Up: Wear Masks, Avoid Gatherings
Hospitals are filling up rapidly and COVID-19 infection rates are soaring.
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Opinion: Is Exelon Spinoff Prelude To A Nuclear Bailout?
The Baltimore Sun reported nuclear energy behemoth Exelon, owner of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., and five other utilities may spin off.
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Scott Appoints Natasha Mehu As Director Of The Mayor’s Office Of Government Relations
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) Thursday announced Natasha Mehu as the director of the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations.
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Maryland Voters Express Support For Regional Transportation Initiative To Reduce Emissions
Support is numbered at 70 percent, according to the report.
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Police Reform, COVID’s Wrath Top MD's Legislative Agenda
Maryland's legislators return to Annapolis in five weeks. Their top concerns? Police reform and coronavirus. Here's their plan.
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Hogan Extends More Help To Businesses As Lawmakers Scrutinize Test Kit Deal
There was split-screen action on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday.
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Ultra-Cold Freezers Arrive In Maryland, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Nears With Federal Panel’s OK
A federal advisory panel on Thursday gave the green light to a COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
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Frosh, Harris Join Opposing Briefs In "Baseless Claims" Texas Suit
Pa. A.G. Shapiro (D) responded in a brief that the suit was “an affront to principles of constitutional democracy."
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Baltimore City Council President Mosby Promises Data-Driven Policy As New Council Is Sworn In
Across the street from the Baltimore War Memorial and in front of a small group of reporters, Mosby was sworn in.
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Board Of Regents Announces New President Of University Of Maryland Global Campus
The University of Maryland Board of Regents on Wednesday appointed Gregory Fowler as this new president.
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Brandon Scott In First Comments As Baltimore Mayor: ‘Equity Will Be My Guiding Principle’
In a socially distanced room inside City Hall, former City Council President Brandon Scott was sworn in as Baltimore’s 52nd mayor Tuesday.
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McGrath, Ex-Aide Set To Testify On Hefty Payout
Legislature members are expected to probe the "controversial payout," the report indicates.
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Marylanders In Congress Remember Sarbanes For His Humility, Work And Service
Members of the Maryland congressional delegation and several other members of Congress gave tributes to former Sen. Sarbanes Tuesday.
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State: Fraudsters Attempted To Claim Unemployment Using Top Officials’ Names
Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) said the names of top government officials ― including his own ― were used to attempt to claim unemployment benefits.
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Scholarship Fund To Help Launch Prince George’s Residents Into Tech Careers
A partnership in Prince George’s County is working to make tech jobs accessible and affordable for low-income, minorities, and women.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Available To Health Care Workers Next Week
First iterations of the COVID-19 vaccine could be available in Maryland as soon as next week, according to the deputy health secretary.