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Ferguson Adds To His Leadership Team, Shifts Some Senators' Committee Assignments
Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) on Monday announced new Senate leadership and committee assignments.
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Lawmakers, Hogan Administration At Odds Over Secretary's Absence From Health Briefing
A joint briefing of 2 legislative committees went far shorter than anticipated due to health secretary Schrader's absence, the report says.
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Opinion: State Should Expand Protections For COVID-Exposed Workers
The author, 40 years versed in occupational safety and health, says there are many workers in the state at risk and who deserve protection.
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Opinion: Prince George's School Board Member Gives Her Take On Recent Controversy
The author, a board member, says she is part of the "new generation of elected leaders" with a goal to make "bold, transformational change."
Perryville, MD|News|
Elections Official Who Altered Campaign Document Pleads Guilty
A former top Cecil County elections official pleaded guilty to misconduct in office, then was sentenced to 3 years' supervised probation.
Baltimore, MD|News|
Union Implores State To Provide More Officers And Resources To Maryland's Largest Prison
Officers at Maryland's largest prison say they have been understaffed, fostering an unsafe environment and increasing assaults on staff.
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Congress Clears $521M To Pay For National Guard Costs Tied To Jan. 6 Attack
Maryland Adjutant General Gowen advocated for reimbursement, saying National Guard training programs would be in jeopardy without it.
Bowie, MD|News|
Prince George's School Board Deadlocks Over Ethics Findings
The Prince George's board appeared ready to accept results of an ethics report, but the session "devolved into chaos," the report indicates.
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‘Highway To Nowhere' Could Benefit As Senators And Biden Strike Deal On $550B In New Infrastructure Spending
A major infrastructure package with a $1 billion allocation to re-connect communities could aid W. Baltimore and its "Highway to Nowhere."
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Opinion: Is Maryland Ready For Redistricting?
The author, co-leader of a grass roots group, says Maryland "has the look of a gerrymandered state" with "many irregular borders."
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“Enough Is Enough:” Franchot Seeks Crackdown On Late Contracts
Two Democrats who serve on the Board of Public Works have complained that state agencies are flouting the state’s emergency procurement law.
Bowie, MD|News|
Prince George's Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
Prince George's County residents urged members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission at a hearing to keep communities whole.
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A Year Later, Few Loose Ends Remain In COVID-Related Student Housing Disputes
Last December, MEDCO signed an agreement with 2 universities to release students from leases under certain circumstances, the report says.
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State, Federal And Private Sector Leaders Urge Collaboration At Maryland Cybersecurity Summit
The purpose of the summit, organized by Hogan, was to "outline how public-private partnerships can boost cybersecurity across the country."
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New State Superintendent Urges School Systems To Move The Needle On Learning Loss
All 24 public school systems in Maryland have begun summer programs to help students catch up from learning loss induced by the coronavirus.
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Josh Kurtz: Gov. Michael Steele?
Does Steele, who turned his television platform to national celebrity, have one more political act left in him in Maryland, the author asks?
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Baltimore County Activist Brittany Oliver Eyes Ruppersberger Seat
Rep. Ruppersberger (D) appears to have his toughest Democratic primary challenger in recent memory in progressive activist Brittany Oliver.
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Opinion: Chesapeake Economics Need To Be Re-Aligned To Better Protect The Bay
After the Fourth of July parade in Rock Hall, friends and family headed down to the pier for steamed crabs and cold beer.
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Power Struggle, Ethics Complaints, Lawsuits Roil Prince George's School Board
The Prince George's County Board of Education is in crisis, "riven by conflict and splintered into angry factions," the report indicates.
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Business Group Rips Legislators' Votes, Presents Lawmakers With A Reading List
Yearly, the Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation, previously known as Maryland Business for Responsive Government, issues this report card.