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Federal Funds Will Help Shore Up Bridges In Danger Of Collapse, Lawmakers Say
“Infrastructure should be seen and not heard,” said Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D). “We don't want it crashing down around us.”
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Trone And Winnefeld: Opioids Killed Our Loved Ones; We're Taking Action To Prevent Further Tragedy
James A. Winnefeld is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Opinion: Baltimore Needs Strong, Imaginative Leaders Who Understand The Challenges Of Women On The Margins
(The author, president of a group that helps vulnerable young women, tries to engage the entire community through outreach.)
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Kurtz: Legislative Priorities, Political Imperatives Collide In Winter Of Our Discontent
What's shocking, 3 1/2 months before the primary, is how little overt politicking there has been in the gubernatorial election.
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Legislative Roundup: Ferguson Gives Assessment Of Session So Far; Ghost Gun Bill Advances; More
Ferguson said the Senate and House are moving closer to agreeing on a strategy for legalizing recreational cannabis.
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Robin Ficker Is Disbarred; Pledges His Gubernatorial Bid Will Continue
The recommendation for disbarment follows his handling of a 2018 case in which he represented a man accused of driving without a license.
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Deni Taveras & Mai Fernandez: Juvenile Justice Reforms Would Mean Real Changes For Young People
Jabriera was 16 when she entered the adult criminal justice system. During an argument, her grandmother suffered a fatal heart attack.
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Political Notes: Alsobrooks Backs Moore; Edwards Touts Support From Former House Colleagues; More
“I have seen Wes Moore connect with people and bring them together to chart a vision for the future," Alsobrooks said.
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Opinion: New Climate Corps Programs Must Meet The Demands Of Climate Justice
“There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.” The author, a junior high school student, adopted this phrase and found it meaningful.
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Maryland's Highest Court Overturns Controversial Prince George's Map
On Monday, the efforts of six members to kill the controversial map prevailed.
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Dels. Barnes And Valentino-Smith: Maryland's Temporary Cash Assistance Safety Net Needs Reform
Maryland's poverty rate is lower than many other states — approximately 9 percent of Marylanders live below the Federal Poverty Line.
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John King: Our Schools Are Critical To The Fight Against Climate Change
The IPCC report, released last week, is a horrifying indictment of our lack of urgency in responding to climate change.
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After Amendments, Climate Bill Passes Senate Committee While House Bill Faces Resistance At Hearing
The bill includes comprehensive measures on how the state would reach this goal, primarily through modifying building codes.
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Petition Would Expand Baltimore County Council Seats To 11
The Vote4More initiative, led by county resident Linda Dorsey Walker, aims to put a measure on the November ballot to add four seats.
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Attack On The U.S. Capitol Lives On In Hundreds Of Court Cases; 19 Marylanders Among The Defendants
The 19 from Maryland are accused of various crimes, the report states.
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Juvenile Justice Bill Seeks To Address Failures Of Many Systems
Drawing on a friend's coat at school -- It is among the offenses that can lead a pre-teen to court, the report states.
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Dels. Ruth & Terrasa: Give Maryland's AG The Tools To Hold Climate Polluters Accountable
The climate crisis is not some distant future. It's right here, right now, and taxpayers are already paying the price.
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Md. LCV Chief: What Is The Cost Of Maryland's Climate Inaction?
The Maryland General Assembly is considering comprehensive climate bills in the House and Senate (SB528 and HB708, HB806 and HB831).
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State Pension System Divests Of Many Assets In Russia, But $28 Million Remains
But through divestment and devaluation of investments, the investment value decreased to $32 million within the last month.
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Baker Calls On Hogan To Declare Crime ‘State Of Emergency' In Baltimore
“The governor today can declare a state of emergency and bring the resources in that the state has to bear,” Baker said.
