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Congressional Redistricting Trial Wraps Up; Judge To Rule This Week
One of those challenges, Szeliga v. Lamone, is brought by Republican voters from all eight of Maryland's congressional districts.
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Opinion: It's The House's Turn -- Pass The Climate Solutions Now Bill
Elected officials in Annapolis have a chance to do something great this legislative session.
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Recent Deaths Of Bogley, Burns Highlight Disappearance Of Socially Conservative Democrats
“In some ways, it is a passing of the guard,” said former Gov. Parris N. Glendening (D), who served on the Prince George's County Council.
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Maryland Senate Passes $58.5 Billion Budget Plan; House To Vote Next Week
The Senate budget plan came together as Maryland continued to project higher-than-expected tax revenues.
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Desperate To Get Road And Bridge Funding Restored, Locals Shift Focus To Senate
A House measure intended to restore the old formula attracted support from an unusual bipartisan array of rural, suburban and urban leaders.
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Opinion: Maryland Is Moving Package Recycling Legislation In The Right Direction
The Maryland General Assembly is leading an effective, sensible, collaborative approach to packaging producer-responsibility legislation.
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Corporate Funding Of ‘Astroturf' Ad Campaigns Must Be Disclosed, House Leader Says
“It's a transparency bill that allows the public to know whether the people advocating. . .have a financial stake in the project" -- Luedtke
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Hogan-Backed Insurance ‘Fee-Slash-Tax' Advances, Despite GOP Opposition
Advocates contend that without revenues generated by the fee, premiums for individual health insurance policies would be too expensive.
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Senate And House Give Preliminary Approval To Different Versions Of Paid Family And Medical Leave
Earlier Thursday evening, the House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to their version of the bill.
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Opinion: Reflections On Gideon's Day
“There can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has" -- Justice Hugo Black
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Redistricting Expert Testifies That New Congressional Map Will Likely Result In 7-1 Partisan Breakdown
Lichtman noted that midterm election years have historically been difficult for candidates in the party of the president.
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Sen. Kagan & Del. Peña-Melnyk: Filling The Employment Gaps
Everyone has heard about the Great Resignation. Many have also experienced the repercussions of the crisis-level shortage of health care.
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News Roundup: ‘Political' Remarks Draw Rebuke; Brain-Washing College Kids; Lt. Gov. Selection Switch
“What happens on the floor of this house isn't about you. It isn't about me,” Jones said at the start of Thursday's floor session.
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House Of Delegates Rejects Florida-Like Amendment To School Anti-Discrimination Bill
“I’m gonna say it one more time: I am gay, I am gay, I’m gay, and I’m alright” -- Del. Anne Kaiser, a Democrat from Montgomery.
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Sunshine Week: Implementation Of Anton's Law Varies; Police Agencies Seek Huge Fees To Release Public Documents
Reporters in Washington and Baltimore, and student journalists at U. of Maryland say they have encountered long delays and exorbitant fees.
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Maryland Will Close Gas Stations That Fail To Drop Prices, Franchot Says
“The hammer is our knowledge of what is appropriate and what is fair,” Franchot added.
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Baron Picks Communications Professional To Run For Lt. Governor
“She's had an incredible career in public service — from executive roles in leading nonprofit organizations to her foundation," Baron said.
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Opinion: Prosecuting Victims Of Sex Trafficking Doesn't Make Baltimore Safer
On March 1, Ivan Bates, a Democratic primary candidate for Baltimore City state's attorney, released his plan for decreasing violent crime.
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Opinion: Maryland Needs The Commission On Universal Health Care
It is no secret that the American health care system is broken and immoral; other industrialized nations have achieved universal coverage.
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Congressional Redistricting Trial Continues As Experts For Plaintiffs Wrap Up Testimony
Senior Judge Battaglia denied Sullivan's motion, noting that both of the plaintiffs' witnesses spoke about potential adverse effects.