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Jimmy Tarlau: Let's Level The Playing Field For Lobbyists In Annapolis
A Mount Rainier councilmember, the author says "we really do have a problem with special interests in Annapolis."
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After A Record Number Of Fatal Overdoses In 2020, State And County Officials Plan Town Halls In Hardest-Hit Communities
Officials will head to communities to talk with residents about what they think could ease the ache felt by Maryland's opioid epidemic.
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Beidle, District 32 Delegates File For Re-Election Together
This arrangement was promised after a Democratic challenger entered the Maryland Senate race in late July, the report states.
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Baltimore Begins Preparations For 3rd Dose Clinics, Health Chief Says
Baltimore Health Commission doctor Dzirasa said the city is making preparations to open clinics where residents can receive the third dose.
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Hogan, Biden Target Vaccination Rates At Nursing Homes With New Policies
Hogan indicated he is frustrated by the slow pace of employee vaccinations at some Maryland nursing homes and a small number of hospitals.
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County Climate Officers Think Globally, Act Locally
Climate change is an international crisis that demands action at every level of government.
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After ‘Torrent' Of Public Abuse, Montgomery Health Officer Travis Gayles Resigns
The move by Gayles, called one of the county's top health officials, caught Montgomery County leaders by surprise, the report states.
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Opinion: Maryland's Small Businesses May Not Survive Without A Major Infrastructure Investment
The Surfside tragedy "should serve as a wake up call for the way we think about maintaining and improving (U.S.) infrastructure" -- author
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Lawmaker Wants To Bring Recall Elections To Maryland
The Republican proposing the bill stated it will be a “very complicated piece of legislation to get right,” according to the report.
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Senators Call On Health Department To Issue Stricter Statewide COVID-19 Mandates, Require Vaccines In Schools
Health Secretary Schrader remained steadfast, the report states, despite cries for stricter statewide COVID-19 protocols from lawmakers.
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Prince George's Democrats Tap Del. Ronald L. Watson For Vacant Senate Seat
The Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee unanimously chose Del. Watson (D) to fill the District 23 State Senate vacancy.
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“Trailblazer” Elizabeth Hewlett To Retire From Prince George's Planning Board
"Betty" Hewlett, retiring, has been a fixture in Prince George's County government for more than two decades, helping to mentor many women.
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Maryland ‘Ready And Willing' To Accept Afghan Refugees As Lawmakers Urge Quicker Evacuations
With at least 180 Afghan nationals expected, Maryland is among the top states for receiving refugees, according to the governor.
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Opinion: State Parks Study Has A Ready Resource In Maryland's Program Open Space
"The big and sustained increase in visitors" to the state's parks put a strain on the parks, staff, facilities and trails, say the authors.
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Maryland Lawmakers Say Department Of Labor Needs To Be More Communicative Over Unemployment Claims
In grilling Secretary of Labor Robinson over continuing unemployment insurance backlogs, Md., lawmakers say they feel "left in the dark."
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Democratic Comptroller Candidates Support Cannabis Legalization, Equitable Industry
As efforts emerge to legalize cannabis in Maryland, Democratic comptroller candidates are looking to create an equitable marijuana industry.
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Montgomery County Lawmakers Endorse Lierman For Comptroller
Del. Brooke E. Lierman (D-Baltimore City) Tuesday continued to rack up significant endorsements for her comptroller bid.
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Frank DeFilippo: Blue, Gray Or Tan, Biden Dresses To Suit Himself, Not Always In The Drab D.C. Sartorial Uniform
Noting the sartorial splendor of past and present presidents, the author states "Trump always seemed more upholstered than dressed."
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Power In The Park: Neighborhood Event Connects Constituents To Energy Savings
On a hot, humid evening this month, Del. Lorig Charkoudian (D-Montgomery) was able to take advantage of a break in the stormy weather.
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Baltimore City Council Members Urge Hogan To Reinstate Recently Expired State Eviction Protections
The Baltimore City Council Monday passed a resolution for more distribution time and urging Hogan "to do the right thing," Ramos said.