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Political Notes: Multiple Developments In Democratic Race For Governor; Del. Carey Retires; More
In an unusual move, Moore last week released contents of an opposition research dossier that had been compiled about him.
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Opinion: Congress Needs To Make Health Care Subsidies Permanent
Like most mothers, some of my first thoughts every morning are about my children. I have two daughters, both now adults, who are deaf.
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As Her Final Legislative Session Ends, Sen. Delores Kelley Celebrated As Mentor And History Maker
“She's always been a mentor — always giving you tasks to make certain that you were learning things along the way,” Sydnor said.
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Court Of Appeals Upholds Legislative Map Passed By General Assembly
It means the primary election day remains July 19, and that a General Assembly candidate needs to live in their district by May 8.
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Political Notes: Elrich Backs Perez; Brandon Scott's High Ratings; Mosby's Video; More
“Tom has shown he has a heart and mind that understands justice and equity, and he clearly has the experience" -- Elrich
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Crowds And Photo Ops Return For State House Bill Signing
“We haven't always agreed, but I really do want to thank the legislators on both sides of the aisle for working with us" -- Hogan
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Ethics Panel At Center Of Prince George's School Board Feud To Resign
The school board's ethics panel is made of five county residents who serve without compensation.
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Winners And Losers From The 2022 General Assembly Session
The General Assembly session that ended at midnight Monday was intense at times, and confusing.
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Opinion: Here's The Antidote To The Toxicity In The Curtis Bay Community
The toxic chemical industry has engulfed entire residential areas of Baltimore.
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With A Final Frenzy, The 444th General Assembly Adjourns
The state's 188 lawmakers churned through hundreds of bills, left more than a few behind, and played the usual parliamentary games.
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Opinion: Legislature's Redistricting Plan Does Right By Ellicott City — In More Ways Than One
In legislative redistricting challenges, Fair Maps Maryland and Republican petitioners seem obsessed, insisting all districts be compact.
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Barnes, Peña-Melnyk To Take Over Key House Committees
Barnes will replace Del. McIntosh (D-Baltimore City), who is retiring after 30 years in the House — the last seven as Appropriations chair.
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Officials Warn Of High Workload For Election Officials In Legislative Challenge Filing
Duncan said implementing new congressional, legislative and local redistricting plans normally takes election officials “several months."
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Senate Gives Preliminary Approval To Baltimore Stadium Upgrades, Prince George's Revitalization Effort
How the funding would be used is not clear, though most stadium retrofits in the modern era have involved luxury boxes and premium seating.
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Hogan Vetoes Abortion And Paid Family Leave Bills, Allows Climate Measure To Become Law
Among the other bills taking effect without the governor's signature are a ban on the sale and possession of ghost guns.
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Legislative Roundup: Baltimore Transit; Pay Increases; Women's Caucus Leadership; Political Wrangling; More
House Bill 1336, sponsored by Del. Tony Bridges (D-Baltimore), would create the Greater Baltimore Transit Governance and Funding Commission.
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Challengers To Legislative Map Push Back On Special Magistrate's Report
All of the petitions argue that the legislative map violates the Maryland Constitution's requirement that legislative districts be compact.
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With Legislative Overrides, Paid Leave And Abortion Access Bills Become Law In Maryland
House Bill 937, titled the Abortion Care Access Act, was overridden in the House of Delegates by a vote of 90-46, and in the Senate, 29-15.
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Frank DeFilippo: America Has The Best Politicians Money Can Buy. Let ‘Em Show It.
Here's a novel idea to apply to politics: Why not require members of Congress and other legislative bodies to display sponsor patches?
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With Major Issues Settled, General Assembly Set To Adjourn At Midnight
On Saturday, Democratic supermajorities voted to enact another 10 bills into law over the governor's vetoes.