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New Federal Loan For Purple Line Is A Big Step Toward Reboot, Lawmakers Say
Purple Line Transit Constructors (PLTC) quit the 16.2-mile light rail project in 2020 after a long battle with the transit administration.
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Floor Action Roundup: United House Passes Tax Bills; Senate Debates Judicial Transparency; More
House Bill 288, sponsored by Dels. Dana C. Jones (D-Anne Arundel) and Brian M. Crosby (D-St. Mary's), would exempt baby bottles.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Bolster State Cybersecurity
Del. Patrick G. Young Jr. (D-Baltimore County) and Sen. Katie Fry Hester (D-Howard) co-chaired the ad hoc committee.
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State Leaders Hold Vigil In Solidarity With Ukraine
Before Hogan spoke, the Ukrainian national anthem played from speakers, and some of the crowd chanted along to it.
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Zucker & Peña-Melnyk: Now Is The Time To Support Our Children And Families With Disabilities
This 90-day convening of the legislature is our collective opportunity is to provide relief, support and hope for Marylanders.
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Gun Dealers Oppose Speaker's Bill To Require Theft Deterrents
The legislation would also require store owners to remove their inventory from display cases and place them in secured vaults or safes.
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Opinion: Environmental Justice In Md. Can Start With A Vote For Electric Trucks
It's 6 a.m., and Spesutia Road in Perryman Peninsula, Harford County is already clogged with rumbling big-rigs, tractor trailers, and semis.
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Lawmakers Rally Behind Small-Business Health Coverage Proposal
Most of the requested funds — $45 million per year — would come from pandemic aid the state has received from the federal government.
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Political Notes: Hogan's Daughter Takes On Ex-Boss; Democratic Unity (Almost) In District 1; More
“Integrity. It's what guides me throughout my career,” Jaymi Sterling says in the ad, directly addressing the camera.
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Bill Would Let Tenants Ask Court To Shield Pandemic-Related Eviction Records
“I'm seven months pregnant now, trying to find housing and a place for me and my daughter to stay, and it's difficult,” Yemba said.
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Bill Would Require Government Agencies To Consider Climate And Environmental Justice In Their Decisions
The “Climate Equity Act,” sponsored by Boyce and Watson (D-Prince George's), would require governmental agencies to assess climate impacts.
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House Rules Panel Rejects Cox's Attempts To Impeach Hogan
“I do not feel it meets the standards of impeachment in the state of Maryland,” Buckel said. A unanimous voice vote supported his motion.
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Former County Health Officers, Whistleblower Allege Politicization Within Health Department
The former health officers for Harford and Montgomery counties spoke about their departures from their posts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Del. Walker Won't Seek Reelection Or Run For Any Other Office This Year
The 50-year-old lawmaker, a former professional football player and TV sports analyst, brought a dash of celebrity to the House in 2006.
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Opinion: Is Increased Authority For Student Members Of School Boards A Good Idea?
The legislation would fundamentally change the makeup and mechanics of almost every local board of education in the "Old Line State."
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Contract Providers' Services Suffer As They Wait For Md. Health Dept. To Settle Unpaid Invoices
Robinowitz said the delay has impacted her organization's payroll and ability to provide services, like helping people.
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Return To All-Elected School Board In Prince George's Is Likely, But Not This Year
The return to an all-elected board is a priority for Alsobrooks (D); a task force she created recommended a return to such a board.
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Lawmakers Hope To Block Use Of Credit Scores By Auto Insurers
Two state lawmakers hope this is the year the General Assembly outlaws the use of credit scores in setting car insurance rates.
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Franchot Rolls Out Online Vendor Payment Portal, But Lawmaker Questions Timing
Franchot said the database is meant to help subcontractors, or businesses that work under vendors, and contractors who receive payments.
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Climate Forums For Gubernatorial Candidates Just A Week Away, March 8 and 9
The forums will take place at the University of Maryland College Park Tuesday evening, and at Goucher College in Towson Wednesday evening.