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Nonprofit Organization Plans To Release Comprehensive Report On Maryland's Parole System
“Reviewing this, sadly 90 years later, many of the concerns that were flagged in that report remain as issues and concerns now" -- R. King
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Brooke Lierman Ready For "Awesome Responsibility," As She Prepares To Be Sworn In As Maryland Comptroller
The Democrat from Baltimore, who served in the House of Delegates for eight years, will be the state's first woman elected to the position.
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A Quick Look At Some Of The First Bills Filed During The 2023 General Assembly Session
Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher (D-Montgomery) is lead sponsor of Senate Bill 1, titled, the “Gun Safety Act of 2023."
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Moore Nominates Six Department Heads, Including Secretary Of The Department Of Health
“I promised we would create an administration that looks like the state of Maryland, and today I'm proud to announce that" -- Moore
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Opinion: Maryland's Best Chance For An Equitable Cannabis Market
It's occurring 20 years after the passage of the Darrell Putman Compassionate Use Act, Maryland's first medical marijuana law.
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Political Notes: Fundraising Hasn't Stopped; Maggie McIntosh's New Gig; House GOP Leaders, New Senate Subcommittees
Moore sent out a fundraising solicitation via text on Tuesday, reminding supporters that he and Miller are taking office next week.
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Political Notes: The Lieutenant Governor — And Everyone Else, It Seems — Announces New Gig
Rutherford, often during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, presided over Maryland's Board of Public Works.
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Opening Day In Annapolis: ‘It's Great To Get Back To Some Semblance Of Normalcy'
The first day of the legislative session always attracts a crowd, but the House and Senate chambers were overstuffed Wednesday.
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In Commentary, Hettleman Probes "Stealing Literacy From Our Children" And GOP's "Crime Of Illiteracy"
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free,” the statesman Frederick Douglass wrote.
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Cannabis Sales In MD Could Reach $1B After It's Legal: Consultants
This may occur, assuming lawmakers come to terms on the finer details of licensing, regulation, and taxation of the industry.
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Meet The Freshmen Members Of The Maryland General Assembly
There is one forthcoming vacancy in the state Senate, the seat held for 28 years by former Sen. Paul Pinsky (D-Prince George's).
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Moore Picks Sen. Susan Lee For Secretary Of State, Meaning More Legislative Dominoes Could Fall
“Senator Susan Lee has been a force in Maryland for decades, and I'm honored to have her join my administration" -- Moore
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Political Notes: Moore's Team Expands; Hogan's Judicial Record; Our Maryland Rebrands; More Personnel News
Moore called the new appointees "dedicated and experienced" people.
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Emotional Hogan Bids Maryland Farewell
“Tonight, I am overcome with gratitude for my great partner and friend, Lt. Gov. Rutherford, for Maryland's amazing first lady" -- Hogan
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With New Term Beginning, Ferguson And Jones Enter Next Phase Of Their Leadership
House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) and Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) are entering their fourth session.
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At Annual Luncheon, Democrats Note Priorities, Vow To Make Good On Campaign Promises This Legislative Session
The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly convenes at noon Wednesday.
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A Season Of Change: 445th General Assembly Set To Begin Work At Noon
The 188 members of the 445th General Assembly, including 47 freshmen senators and delegates, will be sworn in at noon.
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Opinion: Questioning The Motives Of Those Seeking "Transparency" In Montgomery County Planning
(The author, a Silver Spring resident, writes in response to a piece authored by Miranda Spivack, who defended transparency bills.)
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Raskin Reveals New Cancer Diagnosis, Calls It "Serious But Curable"
“I am about to embark on a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital," said Raskin.
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Opinion: Questions Arise About Qualifications Of Candidate To Lead Prince George's School Board
The election took place after "years of controversy and dysfunction" on the board, the author, a policy chair and advocate, wrote.