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Franchot Is Only Democrat To Skip High-Profile Forum In Vote-Rich Montgomery
Franchot's campaign insisted Friday his decision to pass on a high-profile candidate forum was not part of an effort to avoid debates.
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Finance Committee Chair Delores Kelley Won't Seek Re-Election In 2022
Sen. Delores G. Kelley, a Baltimore County Democrat who chairs the powerful Finance Committee, will not run for re-election next year.
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Del. Saab To Seek Reelection Rather Than Run For County Executive
Del. Sid Saab (R) announced he plans to seek a third term in the House of Delegates rather than run for Anne Arundel County executive.
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Proposal Would Change How Montgomery County School Board Members Are Elected
Last week's special General Assembly session was dominated by votes on congressional redistricting and veto overrides.
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Pelosi Endorses Perez In Gubernatorial Primary Race
In an endorsement coveted by the candidate, Mrs. Pelosi called Perez "a compassionate leader and great listener," willing to work hard.
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Opinion: The Climate Crisis And Environmental Justice Act Must Pass In '22 Session
The author, regional director of an environmental group, discusses the urgency of eliminating fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.
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Ivey Poll Shows He Has Early Lead In CD-4 Democratic Primary
A poll conducted last week for Glenn Ivey's congressional campaign showed him with a substantial lead over the two other Democrats.
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Talbot County Councilmember Is New Head Of MACo Board Of Directors
The Maryland Association of Counties installed new board members during its winter conference in Cambridge this week.
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‘We Must Protect Our Children': Carter, Bartlett To Prioritize Juvenile Justice Legislation In 2022
The bills would bar police from questioning children without their parents' knowledge, a step taken in reforming the juvenile court system.
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Opinion: Bay Progress By Farmers, Against Development's Currents
Versatile, inventive, and collaborative, farmers are strongly committed to feeding their neighbors while protecting the Chesapeake Bay.
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After Half A Lifetime In The House, Dereck Davis To Become Maryland Treasurer
Dereck Eugene Davis was 27 years old when he was elected to represent Prince George's County in the House of Delegates in 1994.
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Alex Hughes, Chief Of Staff To House Speaker, Will Depart At Year's End
Hughes, called a trailblazer in Maryland politics, says she believes she has been "a part of huge transformational change."
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Turner & Hawkins: 50-Year-Old Zoning Law Update Moves Prince George's Forward
The authors, county council members, discuss how inclusive and transparent zoning ordinances came to fruition over a series of meetings.
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Thinking Of Keith Haller As Committee For Montgomery Breakfast Approaches
The annual Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast is a little like Christmas morning for hundreds of Maryland political players.
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Md. Child Care Providers Say They Need Higher Enrollment And Funding To Survive
Maryland child care advocates told the comptroller's workgroup examining stimulus spending that they struggle to find quality workers.
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Baltimore Mayor Scott Reflects On One Year In Office
Brandon Scott admits it's often difficult to get a full night's rest, one year after being sworn in as Baltimore's 52nd mayor.
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A Special Milestone During The Special Session: Three Women Chiefs Of Staff In The State House
For the last three days in Annapolis, a well-choreographed pas de trois has unfolded in the Maryland State House.
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Opinion: Authors Of Abell Foundation Climate Report Respond To Secretary Grumbles
The authors, a climate specialist and energy analyst, say "time is of the essence" in the war on climate change.
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Wes Moore Picks Ex-Delegate Aruna Miller To Be His Running Mate
Aruna Miller's husband bought her Wes Moore's book, “The Other Wes Moore,” for her birthday this year. She devoured it in one night.
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Legal Sports Betting In Maryland Arrives At MGM National Harbor
The Sports Junkies, a popular sportstalk foursome, wanted to do an end-of-the-week betting segment in the late 1990s.