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Hogan Appoints Del. Ron Watson To Fill Senate Vacancy
Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr (R) appointed Del. Ronald L. Watson Jr. (D-Prince George's) to the state Senate Friday.
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Freeman Hrabowski III, Educator Who Built UMBC Into A Powerhouse, Announces Retirement
Hrabowski was the charismatic educator whose transformational leadership dramatically boosted Black achievement in science and engineering.
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Senators Call On State Board Of Education To Issue Universal Masking Mandate In Schools
State senators sent a letter to the board ahead of its hastily-scheduled meeting Thursday, imploring it to issue an emergency regulation.
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Opinion: Hogan Refuses To Lead On Indoor Masking Requirement
Hogan "must reject short-sighted partisanship," the author states, "step up, heed the science and acknowledge" COVID-19 is not over.
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State Adding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Hogan administration announced Thursday that $3.7 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is being awarded to 37 sites.
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Losing Bidder Signals Intent To Sue MDOT Over Transurban Contract
Capital Express Mobility Partners (CEMP), a consortium, has "signaled in its strongest terms" that it intends to sue, the report states.
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Western Maryland Democrats Postpone Summit Due To COVID-19
A highly-anticipated political ritual of the fall has been postponed, due to the latest spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Sen. Hettleman: After Breakthrough Case, A Renewed Dedication To Fighting COVID
The author, a Democrat representing District 11, writes of her firsthand experiences with the COVID-19 virus, despite full vaccination.
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MACo Sends Notice To Conference Attendees After Hogan Aides Test Positive For COVID
Several people who attended the Maryland Association of Counties conference in Ocean City last week have since tested positive for COVID-19.
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Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Brings On National Election Law Expert As Consultant
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission is bringing on Nathaniel Persily, a nationally recognized expert on redistricting, to help.
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State Board Of Education To Vote On In-School Masking Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education will hold a meeting today to determine if students will be required to wear masks during 2021-2022.
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John King: Government Should Be A ‘Force For Good In People's Lives'
King says he is running because he believes he can "contribute and make a difference as governor." It's his first run for public office.
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New Research Network To Study Effects Of Lowering Voting Age To 16 In Maryland Communities
Several Maryland municipalities have moved to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections in recent years.
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Opinion: Building On The ‘Black Agenda'
The author covers several topics, but adds she is affected most by "the trauma of witnessing continued racial injustice" and those killed.
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Josh Kurtz: Pass The Lobster Bib — But Not The Bill
The author cautions of a "messy legislative debate to come" centering on NRG Energy, also asking consumers to "hang on to their wallets."
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As FDA Grants Full Approval To Pfizer's COVID Shot, Hogan, Maryland Demcrats Push For Next Steps
“For people still hesitant about getting the vaccine, this is an assurance it has met the most rigorous standards for safety," Hogan said.
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Urgent Care Center Opens At Thurgood Marshall BWI Airport
Air travelers passing through Thurgood Marshall BWI Airport who need medical attention soon will have a new option.
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One-On-One With Kelly Schulz: Commerce Secretary Brings Business Focus To Gubernatorial Bid
In addition to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, Schultz noted education, confronting violent crime, and economic development as priorities.
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Frank DeFilippo: Will Restaurants, Drugs And Corruption Go Hand-In-Hand With The Fall Of Afghanistan To The Taliban?
A local raconteur once wickedly observed that every time a foreign government collapses, 10 new restaurants open in Bethesda.
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University System Of Maryland Anticipates Level Enrollment For School Year Starting Next Week
Enrollment at the 12 University System of Maryland institutions is expected to remain level in the school year, set to begin Aug. 30.