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Frank DeFilippo: Politics, Not Promises And Prayers, Win Primary Elections
OK, enough with the high-minded bloviation, let's get down to the nitty-gritty of politics and campaigns.
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Critics Accuse Moore Of “Flip-Flop” On I-270 Toll Lanes Plan
Moore has apparently had a change of heart, also stating he would dedicate federal funds to the project.
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Senate Gives Preliminary Approval To Redrawn Congressional Plan
Sen. Christopher R. West (R-Baltimore County) said the map is “far superior” to the plan originally enacted by lawmakers in December.
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Legislative Roundup: Single Abortion Bill Advances In Senate; Hogan Keeps Money Flowing; Caucus News
The drawn-out floor debate mirrored arguments heard in the House earlier this month.
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Political Notes: History-Making Mikulski Looking To Make History With Endorsement — And More
Mikulski cited Lierman's “work overseeing our state's budget on the Appropriations Committee," "stewardship of our pensions," other factors.
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Lawmakers: Strengthen Good Samaritan Laws To Address Overdose Deaths
Police officers are trained first responders who are prepared, but in our states, it can be risky and intimidating to call them for help.
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House Set To Debate Sweeping Climate Legislation — With Amendments To Senate Bill
The biggest changes include delaying an interim greenhouse gas reduction goal by a year.
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State To Temporarily Take Control Of City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Grumbles's directive tasks the Maryland Environmental Service with overseeing the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the plant.
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Opinion: Maryland's Climate Solutions Are Health Solutions For All Marylanders
When people discuss why climate bills will be good for Maryland, you often hear about how these bills will help reduce energy consumption.
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Josh Kurtz: The Big Enchilada In The Democratic Primary For Governor Is…
Polls have suggested that there are four leading Democratic candidates for governor.
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House Approves Measure To Prod MDOT On Pedestrian Fatalities
Today, two pairs of shoes, painted white and nailed to a utility pole, memorialize the tragic twin deaths.
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Hogan And Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement On Tax Relief, 2023 Spending
According to the announcement from Hogan's office, as a result, 80 percent of Maryland's retirees would receive substantial tax relief.
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Legislative Leaders Say They've Drawn A New Congressional Plan, Set Hearing For Tuesday
The new map was drawn after the original proposal was tossed out by a judge Friday, the report states.
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Judge Accepts Redrawn Baltimore County Council Map With One Majority Black District
Baltimore County's new map “offers Black and other minority candidates a more level playing field," County Council Chair Julian Jones said.
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Maryland Environment Secretary Orders Baltimore Wastewater Plant To Comply Within 48 Hours
The Back River plant, located in Dundalk, is limited to discharging up to 180 million gallons of treated wastewater into the Back River.
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Federal Government Releases $200 Million In Stalled Bridge Funds
Construction on the $636-million span began in July, 2020 and is 72% complete, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
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Opinion: On Climate, U.N. Says ‘Delay Means Death.' Do Pepco And BGE Care In Maryland?
Climate change has gotten so bad that any pause in the transition to a clean-energy economy will literally kill people.
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Opinion: How ‘Accidental' Was Silver Spring Apartment Explosion Really?
(The author, a Gaithersburg resident, questions the culpability of the Silver Spring Apartment explosion.)
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Final Budget Negotiations Ahead After House Passes $58.5 Billion Spending Plan, With Tweaks To Senate Proposal
Like the Senate, the House has set aside $350 million for a tax relief deal being negotiated between top lawmakers and Hogan's office.
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Judge Throws Out Congressional Map, Orders Legislature To Try Again Next Week
Battaglia found that the new map violates Article III, Section 4 of the Maryland Constitution.