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Commentary: Will Marijuana Legalization Leave Black People Behind?
The authors say they believe Reagan's so-called "war on drugs" veiled what was really an attack, primarily on poor Black people.
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SUV, Cell Phones May Have Helped Agents Find McGrath
The fatal confrontation remains shrouded in questions.
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Del. Darryl Barnes Will Leave Legislature, Become Partner In Annapolis Firm
In addition to joining Gerry Evans and his daughter Hayley at the firm, Barnes will continue to own Quora Alkaline Water.
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As Trump Arrest Dominates Global Headlines, Maryland Republicans Try To Look Away
“It’s going to devolve into a banana republic,” Del. Mark Fisher (R-Calvert) said. "Is that what we want?"
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Roundup: Transgender Day Of Visibility Celebrated; Abortion Rights Measures Advance; GOP Likes, Dislikes; Cannabis
“People have the courage to demand visibility, even after facing hardship — in some cases, after facing violence and poverty" -- Gov. Moore
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Moore: State To Partner With UMD Research Center To Help Implement Ambitious Climate Goals
“To reach those goals we need to have accurate data, not only to see how far we've come but how far we need to go" -- Gov. Moore
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Commentary: Labor Union Calls For Worker Protections In Final Cannabis Bill
As hundreds of workers gathered outside the Maryland State House, Maryland legislators quietly completed a legislative betrayal.
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Business Owner: Labor Peace Agreements Can Ensure Racial Justice In Maryland's Legal Cannabis Industry
The legalization of cannabis in Maryland is an opportunity to further racial justice and level the playing field for Black people.
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Moore Announces Nominees To Lead New Service And Civic Innovation Office And Military Department
“Paul's nomination is the result of a long nationwide search to find someone with vision, with the experience, integrity" -- Gov. Moore
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Upset With Lack Of Progress, Lawmakers Propose New Authority To Spur Improvements At Horse Tracks
“All I want right now is … just get an initial look at the race track bill that's before us and the amendments that have come in" -- Guzzone
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Roy McGrath Killed In Confrontation With Federal Agents In Tennessee
“Roy succumbed to the injuries. . .It is unclear if it was (self-inflicted) or as a result of an exchange of gunfire with the FBI" -- Murtha
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Opinion: Lawmakers Should Move Quickly To Pass Changes That Strengthen EmPOWER Energy Efficiency Program
With the end of the 2023 session approaching, the Maryland General Assembly should move quickly to finalize timely legislation.
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Differences Remain On Gun Bills, But Lawmakers Working To Meld Them
Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher (D-Montgomery), vice chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee, is lead sponsor on Senate Bill 1.
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Md., Taking Tentative Steps Toward Clean Construction Rules: ‘How We Buy Things Matters'
The property is pockmarked by mounds of rocks and gravel, giant construction equipment, and industrial-sized chutes, tunnels, and bridges.
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House Casts Emotional Vote On Child Sexual Abuse Bill, Moore Plans To Sign Into Law
This year, Sen. William C. Smith Jr. (D-Montgomery), chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee, ushered legislation through his chamber.
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Budget Negotiators Resolve Differences On Education Spending, Send Final Budget Plan To House And Senate
On Thursday, House and Senate budget negotiations had appeared stalled, primarily over a tiny sliver of the state's $63 billion budget.
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Senate Confirms Butler As First Black State Police Superintendent; Republicans Want Vote On Elections Board Picks
“Col. Butler will work in partnership to execute his vision and reform the department by increasing morale, building trust" -- Gov. Moore
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Senate Committee Votes In Favor Of MSP Superintendent Nominee's Confirmation
“I had a brief conversation with the governor . . . . (He) fully supports Colonel Butler to be the next superintendent" -- Beidle, chair
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Here's Where Renewable Power Is Increasing (And Where It's Not)
The New Jersey-based group analyzed data from its WeatherPower tool, which combines data on installed solar and wind facilities.
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Opinion: Private Electronic Monitoring Companies Are A Bad Option — For Clients, Courts, And Taxpayers
In recent years, the American public has come to understand the immense damage caused by the outsourcing of the criminal legal system.