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The New Congressional Map: Winners And Losers
Winner: U.S. Rep. Andrew P. Harris (R); losers, Heather Mizeur and David Harden.
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Special Magistrate Says Court Of Appeals Should Deny Challenges To Maryland's State Legislative Map
Special Magistrate Alan M. Wilner, a former Court of Appeals judge, said in a Monday report that the legislative map should stand.
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Stadium Or Not, House Panel Approves $400 Million To Develop Entertainment, Sports Venues In Prince George's County
The bill is a companion to House Bill 896, which would provide $1.2 billion to upgrade Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
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MADD: Will The General Assembly Finally Fix Noah's Law?
The outrage and tragedy of drunk driving deaths is they are entirely preventable; we've introduced legislation to strengthen Noah's Law.
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Judge Steven Platt: The Role Of The Judge In Our Society
We watch, and reflect on, the hearings for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be a justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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With Congressional Redistricting Done, Hogan Has Dozens Of Other Veto Decisions To Make
Because this is an election year, it's likely the opportunity for lawmakers to override a veto. Hogan's actions are sure to garner scrutiny.
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Bill On Transgender Health Equity Doesn't Just Stall, It Sort Of Vanishes
A measure to extend Medicaid coverage in Maryland to individuals receiving gender-affirming surgery is stalled, not quite vanished.
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Opinion: To Stem The Tide Of Violence, Look To Medicaid
Maryland had the ninth highest homicide rate in the nation in 2020 and, keeping with national trends, the number of murders spiked.
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Hogan, Legislative Leaders Tap Surplus To Boost Local Road Maintenance
The split was altered to 90-10 after state revenues plummeted due to the economic downturn; restoring the old formula is a priority.
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Baltimore Seeks Judicial Review Of State Takeover Of City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
When the plant did not come into compliance, Grumbles announced that the Maryland Environmental Service would temporarily take control.
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With Scant Enthusiasm, Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bills
Another bill — which is not subject to a potential veto from Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) — establishes a voter referendum this November.
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Wes Moore Nabs Coveted State Teachers' Union Endorsement
Moore called the endorsement "an incredible milestone" in his campaign, the report states.
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Opinion: Maryland Must Stop Treating Child Sex Trafficking Victims As Criminals
Sex traffickers who exploit children should be punished. Their victims should not. Maryland, however, charges child sex trafficking victims.
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A Hometown Crowd In Salisbury Pays Tribute To A Notable Native Son
The dinner included reminiscences by Sarbanes' son, Rep. John Sarbanes (D), who has represented a Baltimore-area district for 15 years.
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Maryland Congressional Redistricting Whirlwind Comes To A Close
Legislative leaders unveiled a new map recently, and it received approval from both the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates.
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General Assembly Passes $61 Billion Budget, As Top Leaders Gather To Sign Tax Breaks Into Law
The state's operating budget for the fiscal 2023 year, which starts July 1, will increase 10.5% from the current year.
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Lawmakers Send Statewide Paid Leave Bill To Governor
Depending on their pay, Marylanders — who worked part-time or full-time for at least 680 hours — would receive a partial wage replacement.
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Political Notes: Franchot To Join Clyburn At Bowie State; Hogan Picks A Democrat In City Race; McIntosh Blesses Successor; More
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With A Key Deadline Looming, The Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization Measures
Anyone caught with a greater amount would be subject to the state's laws on possession with intent to distribute, said Waldstreicher.
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Legislative Roundup: Lawmakers Pass Bills On Guns, Juvenile Justice Reform, And ‘Zombie' Pollution Permits
The bill, amended on a bipartisan basis in Senate Judicial Proceedings, sets penalties for people who own or sell unserialized firearms.