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Baltimore Leaders Urge Homeowners To Apply For Property Tax Credit
Time is running on the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit Program; leaders are urging Baltimore residents to apply by the deadline.
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AFSCME: It's Time To Recognize The Sacrifices Of Essential Workers During Pandemic
The author, an AFSCME president, says the Hogan administration and the University System of Maryland ignored "the most basic demands."
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Bay States Seek New Federal Funding Initiative For Farm Cleanup
Maryland's Bartenfelder and his counterparts from the Chesapeake Bay states are seeking a sit-down with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack.
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Frank DeFilippo: Internet Shoppers Are Being Ripped Off By A Hidden Charge Disguised As A Tax
There's a sneaky little tax most Maryland consumers don't realize they're paying. Technically, it's not a tax, but it performs like one.
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Sen. McCray: A Maryland General Assembly Committed To Empowering Workers
The author says despite Gov. Hogan's vetoes, "we remain intentionally focused" on adopting policies that "improve the lives of Marylanders."
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John King Lays Out His Education Platform, Calling Quality Education "Personal"
As the state implements the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reforms, Democratic gubernatorial candidate King has his own plan.
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Maryland Graded ‘D' For Handling COVID-19 In State Prisons, Report Says
Maryland was ranked fifth of 50 states and the federal government for its handling of COVID-19 in its prison system for the pandemic period.
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Hogan Taps Getty, Gould To Replace Barbera On Maryland's Highest Court
Hogan Jr. (R) appointed Judge Joseph M. Getty as Chief Judge and Judge Steven B. Gould to represent Montgomery County on the appeals court.
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Hate Crimes In Maryland Increased In 2020: FBI
Maryland's hate crimes more than doubled in 2020, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's statistics recently released.
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Bill For Hogan Administration Litigation Over Unemployment Benefits Totals More Than $380,000
Hogan's administration spent more than $380,000 in legal fees attempting to end expanded benefits early in Maryland, an invoice indicates.
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It's Map Drawing Time, As The Citizens Redistricting Commission Opens Public Submissions
Marylanders can now submit their own proposals for redistricting to the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, state officials said.
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Opinion: The Risks Of Not Passing The For The People Act
The authors, representing progressive groups, work to "stop voter suppression and make it more difficult for billionaires to buy elections."
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Nominees To Education Reform Oversight Panel Named
A nominating committee announced 9 nominees to an accountability board tasked with ensuring the success of the Blueprint education reforms.
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Sen. Smith: Maryland's Youth Are Ready For Reform
Maryland's system of youth justice is called a "maze" by the author, who adds that incarceration is overused and "young kids" are arrested.
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Following AC Meltdown In Baltimore, Hogan Orders School-By-School Audit
Frustrated parents in Baltimore have been forced to retrieve their children from school on short notice due to unbearably hot buildings.
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Federal Agency Hits Pause Button On Baltimore-DC Maglev Rail Proposal
A lead federal agency charged with reviewing a proposed high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. has “paused” its evaluation.
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Facing Primary Challenge Orchestrated By Senator, Jim Gilchrist Opts Out Of 2022 Race
Del. Gilchrist (D-Montgomery), a low-key legislator whose father also served in the General Assembly, has decided not to seek re-election.
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Legislative Redistricting Commission Promises Transparent Process At First Meeting
Maryland's General Assembly will have the final say over the state's next set of congressional and legislative maps.
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Betting The Farm On Solar Energy
State, local governments struggle to meet clean energy mandates, recognizing agricultural land is a great place for renewable energy sites.
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Faced With Spike In New Infections, St. Mary's Re-Opens Mass Vax Site
Faced with some of the state's most concerning COVID-19 numbers, St. Mary's County has decided to reopen one of its mass-vaccination sites.
