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Opinion: Move Toward A Clean-Energy Future In Maryland Means Moving From Reliance On Gas
Explosions caused by unsafe gas lines "have become all too common," as they also take lives and destroy homes, the authors state.
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Prince George's Councilmembers Endorse Rushern Baker's Second Bid For Governor
Four years ago, then-Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D) struggled to rally county leaders behind his first such run.
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Joins The Biden Administration
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (D) has joined the Biden administration.
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Experts Support Mask Mandates For Students, But Say Vaccine Mandates Will Be More Difficult
Many students across Maryland return to school this week while the delta variant continues to drive the state's COVID-19 case rates higher.
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Opinion: Maryland Small Business Leader Sounds Alarm On Democrats' Budget Reconciliation Package
The author notes pros and cons of the current $3.5 trillion federal budget reconciliation package recently released.
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Prince George's Teachers Union Starts School Year With New President
The Prince George's County Educators' Association (PGCEA) is starting the new school year with a new union president, Donna Christy.
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Will Frosh Seek A Third Term As AG? What Happens If He Doesn't?
Political professionals in Maryland have focused intensely on the races for governor and — to a lesser extent — comptroller.
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Baltimore Judge Sides With Westport Developer Over Maglev Rail System In Land Dispute
It's a victory for the firm behind an ambitious waterfront development in South Baltimore.
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Frank DeFilippo: Baltimore's Red Line Rumble Depends On Which Party Elects The Next Governor
The author discusses the vagaries of transportation and also quotes the classic standard "Take the A-Train."
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Kalman Hettleman: The Existential Threat To Public Education. Can Maryland Come To The Rescue?
As "immense learning loss" caused by the pandemic is confronted, the author says, the danger is most acute for "children poor and of color."
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A New Position For Thiru Vignarajah
Vignarajah, the former prosecutor who has run notable campaigns for mayor of Baltimore and state attorney, is moving to financial services.
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After Supreme Court Blocks CDC Eviction Protections, Maryland's Brown, Van Hollen, Elrich Spur Action
Congressman Anthony G. Brown (D-Md.) said Republicans should "end their opposition and put the needs of American families first."
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Raskin Joins Colleagues' Call To End Federal Subsidies For Fossil Fuel Companies
U.S. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) has signed on with 54 House Democrats calling on congressional leaders to end these federal subsidies.
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A New Gig For John D. Porcari
Porcari had 2 tours as Maryland's transportation secretary and was deputy U.S. transportation secretary during President Obama's first term.
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Gansler's Goldilocks Theory Of The Case
Gansler says he believes “there are three profound crisis situations affecting Maryland right now — COVID, climate and criminal justice."
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Harford Sheriff Gahler: Commissioner Owes An Apology To Veterans
The author says he believes Purnell publicly disparaged veterans "as human beings," adding his view that it was for "political expediency."
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Motorists Express Broad Opposition To Proposed I-270/I-495 Toll Rates
By more than 2-to-1, members of the public who submitted formal comments on Maryland's plan objected to the tolls which would be proposed.
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State Board Of Education Approves Universal Masking In Schools
With support from members of the Md., State Board of Education, students and staffers will be subject to a universal mask mandate this year.
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Wes Moore: Work, Wages And Wealth Will Be North Stars
Moore, Democratic candidate, says there is a "core distinction" between high income and high wealth, adding they are "two different things."
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Lawmakers Call On Hogan To Waive Waiting Period To Vote On Masking In Schools
The chairs of the committee charged with approving a universal mask mandate in schools called on Hogan to waive the 10-day waiting period.