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General Assembly Overrides Hogan's Veto Of Congressional Redistricting Plan
Heading into the special session this week, two congressional redistricting proposals were on the table.
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Hogan Expresses Frustration Over Lack Of Action On Crime Bills; Legislative Leadership Pushes Back
Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) railed against Democratic lawmakers Thursday afternoon for not passing his crime bills for the third straight year.
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Jones Announces Jeremy Baker As Next Chief Of Staff
Jeremy P. Baker will take over as chief of staff to House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) after Alexandra M. Hughes departs.
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Maryland PIRG: If It's Broke, Fix It
Proper repair opportunities to all apparatus owned by Marylanders is advocated by the author, the state PIRG director.
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Federal Funding For Nice/Middleton Bridge In ‘Jeopardy'
A federal loan that Maryland was counting on to finance construction of the new Nice/Middleton Bridge is in “significant jeopardy."
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Hogan-Aligned Group Announces Plans For Lawsuit Against Just-Approved Congressional Redistricting Plan
An organization with ties to Hogan Jr. announced Wednesday it will seek to overturn the congressional redistricting plan.
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Maryland Will Remove Governor From Parole Process, Limit Immigration Detention After Veto Override Votes
Maryland's governors will no longer have a role, and counties will be banned from entering into agreements with the federal government.
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State Board Of Education Approves Plan That Could Allow Local Schools To Lift Mask Mandates
The Maryland State Board of Education has approved a plan that would allow schools to lift a universal mask mandate.
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Advocates Press Ferguson To Bring Drug Paraphernalia Bill Up For Override Vote, Despite Senate Rules
Advocates Wednesday made another push to bring a bill that would decriminalize drug paraphernalia to the Senate floor, for an override vote.
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Senate Democratic Majority Sends Redistricting Plan To Hogan's Desk
The Maryland Senate passed a legislative advisory panel's congressional redistricting proposal in a party-line vote Wednesday afternoon.
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House Democrats Advance Congressional District Map Opposed By Hogan, Republicans
Maryland's House of Delegates advanced a congressional district map drafted by a legislative advisory panel, over objections from Hogan.
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Opinion: Why Is The Prince George's County Executive Silent About Redistricting?
The author, a Prince George's County resident, says she was "appalled" at the initial redistricting approval, the report indicates.
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Rare Special Session Has Its Mysteries, Charms
Regular General Assembly sessions — except when they are interrupted by the plague — have a certain common rhythm to them.
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Early Brown Poll Shows Him With 2-1 Edge Over O'Malley In AG Primary
U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown held a 2-1 lead over retired judge Catherine Curran O'Malley in a hypothetical Democratic primary.
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House Votes To Enact USM Collective Bargaining Bill, Senate Procurement Bills
On Monday evening, Maryland House lawmakers voted to enact several bills that were overridden by the Senate earlier in the day.
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Meet The Freshmen: New Faces Join The General Assembly For The Special Session
Since the General Assembly adjourned in April, four new lawmakers have been appointed to the House of Delegates.
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What's Different In The Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission's Proposed Congressional Map For The ‘Big Eight'?
When lawmakers convene in special session to tackle congressional redistricting, two proposals will be on the table.
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Frick To Hang Shingle As Lobbyist; Kress Hammen Brings Lininger On Board
Former Maryland House Majority Leader C. William Frick (D-Montgomery) is setting up his own lobbying firm.
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Pinsky, Barve Vow To Move Climate Change Bill Quickly In 2022
The General Assembly will move quickly to pass a major climate bill early in the 2022 session — so lawmakers can promptly respond.
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Senate Votes To Override Hogan's Veto Of Parole Reform Bill, More Than A Dozen Other Measures
The Maryland Senate voted to override Hogan Jr.'s veto of a bill that removes the governor's office from parole decisions.