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Transit Group Asks Federal Judge To Compel Release Of Toll Lane Proposal Documents
The Freedom of Information Act “and its implementing regulations require (Federal Highway Administration) to issue its determination."
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Kalman Hettleman: Will There Be Losers, As Well As Winners, In The Struggle For School Equity?
Solutions aren't easy, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.
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Chaos Erupts In House Of Delegates, As Tension Grips Final Moments Of General Assembly Session
The bill came up at 11:48 p.m., and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) called for a voice vote.
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Frederick County Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty In Machine Gun Case, Is Ordered To Surrender Service Weapon
Jenkins, 66, appeared at the U.S. District Court hearing in Baltimore alongside his attorneys, Andrew White and Andrea Smith.
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Delegate Apologizes For Emotional Outburst On House Floor At Close Of General Assembly Session
Kipke said he was not intoxicated during the exchange, in which he shouted at the speaker during the final 10 minutes.
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Beware The Invisible Hand: Senate Panel Pulls Plug On Climate Bill Quietly Opposed By Utilities
It was the death certificate for a complex bill that would have changed an energy savings program run by the state's housing agency.
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Moore Signs First Bills, Praises Del. Wilson's Work For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
The Family Prosperity Act permanently extends the state's earned income tax to offer both refundable and nonrefundable credits.
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Legislative Roundup: A Quick Look At Some Of The Bills That Found Success On The General Assembly's Final Day
Offshore wind expansion and others were noted, according to the report.
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Commentary: Marylanders Need Access To A Diverse Array Of Dignified Mental Health Supports, Not Assisted Outpatient Treatment
I read the commentary “Doctor: Maryland needs assisted outpatient treatment so I can save my patients” with great interest and concern.
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Notes: Stats For Junkies; More Montgomery Vacancy Applicants; Building A GOP Bench
The index is based on how each district voted in the previous two presidential elections compared to the national White House election.
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General Assembly Passes Bill To Prohibit Carrying Guns In Sensitive Areas Like Preschools And Polling Places
The bill included several amendments added in the House of Delegates. One amendment approved Monday clarifies the wear-and-carry permit law.
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Offshore Wind Bill Takes Flight In Session's Final Hours
The Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act "attracted support from a potent combination," the report states.
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General Assembly Caps Session That Saw Passage Of Top Democratic Priorities, Renewed Partnership With Governor
When all was said and done, legislative leaders in the Democratically controlled houses, along with Gov. Moore, declared victory.
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Doctor: Maryland Needs Assisted Outpatient Treatment So I Can Save My Patients
As a physician, I took an oath to first do no harm.
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Roundup: Expanded Prosecutorial Power Approved, Gun Bills On The Move, Blueprint Board Has Two Candidates
Senate Bill 290 is the first bill Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) testified on in Annapolis in February after being sworn into office.
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Lawmakers Moving Forward With Plan To Abolish Maryland 529 Board, Settle Claims For Pre-Paid College Trust Accounts
Maryland offers two 529 college savings programs (named for the section of IRS code that makes them possible).
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Senate Approves Recreational Cannabis Compromise, Measure Awaits Final Vote In House Of Delegates
The Senate vote follows action in the House Economic Matters and Senate Finance Committees earlier that day.
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Legislative Women's Caucus Still Divided — Only Democrats Installed On Executive Board
Lopez quickly vowed to try to heal the wounds, and even sent handwritten notes to each of the Republican women in the legislature.
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Bill To Establish Oversight Board For Thoroughbred Racing Headed To Quick Finish In General Assembly
That nearly guarantees the fast-track legislation will be approved and sent to Gov. Wes Moore (D) ahead of the also-rans.
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Senate Approves Gun Bill, But Not Without Heated Late Debate
The vote may not have happened if Sen. Antonio Hayes (D-Baltimore City) didn't make a motion to reconsider a special order.
