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Senate Democrats, Republicans Outline Different Approaches To Crime-Fighting Bills
The Democrats detailed a four-step plan, emphasizing a need that addresses prevention, intervention, criminal justice, and rehabilitation.
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Opinion: Revive Congressional War Powers To Ensure Maryland National Guard Can Fulfill Its Duties
The war in Afghanistan is over, but 2022 will mark 19 years of American troops in Iraq, 11 in Somalia, and seven in Syria.
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AG Supports Bill To Give Department Of The Environment More Enforcement Authority Over Water Violators
Grumbles promised to increase department staff, but in a letter to Frosh, he said the EPA report failed “to capture the complete story."
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FBI Probes Bomb Threats Against HBCUs; Campuses Reopen; Morgan State, Coppin State, Bowie State Targeted
“These threats are being investigated as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes,” the FBI announced Wednesday.
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In Final State Of The State Speech, Hogan Claims Victories, Lays Out Plan For Remaining Months
“We have been able to accomplish these things despite some formidable and unforeseen challenges,” said Hogan, whose term ends next January.
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Senator Stands Alone In Fight Over Regional Community College
Occasionally, Charles County's primary state senator, Arthur Ellis (D), who represents all but a piece of the county, also stands apart.
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Human Services Staffing Shortage Is At An ‘An All-Time High'
According to Grace Pedersen from the Department of Legislative Services, the agency saw an “an all-time high” vacancy rate on Jan. 1.
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DGA Poll: Trump's Endorsement Could Sway GOP Voters Toward Cox
Despite this endorsement, Kelly Schulz is called a "smart, pragmatic candidate" in the report, with a "towering financial" edge over Cox.
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Perez Picks Sneed, Former Baltimore City Councilmember, As His Running Mate
From 2016 to 2020, Sneed represented Baltimore's 13th District on the city council.
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Newly-Drawn Legislative District 7 Could Lead To Shakeups In 2022
That change means that the two Republican delegates will have to compete with each other in the June 28 primary.
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Without Full Staff, Blueprint Accountability Board Faces Deadline For Education Reform Implementation
Out of the $4.8 million the AIB was supposed to receive this fiscal year, the board only has $693,000 to work with right now.
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Judge Lisa Dornell: Not Every ‘Win' Under The Law Is A Win For Justice
The author, a retired U.S. immigration judge, said "there must be fundamental fairness for everyone," for justice to prevail.
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Baltimore Businessman Wallace Contemplating Run For Governor
Wallace said he knows most of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and thinks “they are all fine people.”
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Fair Housing Advocates Urge Lawmakers To Allow Local Just-Cause Eviction Laws
Letting local governments require landlords to provide a reason when they choose not to renew a tenant's lease is a top priority.
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Amid ‘Staggering' Nursing Shortage, Lawmakers Target Price Gouging Concerns
The measure, Senate Bill 565, would plug what sponsors described as a long-standing gap in state law.
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Bill Would Open The Door For Investigations In Wrongful Conviction Cases
As amended, House Bill 249 would require that the Attorney General's office and professional boards be notified if someone becomes eligible.
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Legislation Seeks To Reduce Police Interaction In Crisis Situations, Support Call Centers
The FCC gave states and telephone companies a two-year grace period to prepare for the transition to the 988 hotline.
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Court Overturns Prince George's Map That Critics Denounced As Gerrymandering
During a virtual hearing Friday, an attorney hired by four county residents argued that the council-backed map should be thrown out.
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Opinion: Legislation To Extend State Reinsurance Tax Will Put Financial Burdens On Small Business
In 2019, Maryland implemented a tax on health insurance premiums and established the State Reinsurance Program.
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Political Notes: Hogan To Deliver Final Annual Address; Mail-In Ballot Applications Sent; New Broadband Effort
Hogan will speak from the Old Senate Chamber, highlighting the history of the Maryland State House; this year marks its 250th anniversary.