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Biden Signs Trone's First-Responder Mental Health Support Legislation Into Law
President Biden signed legislation into law that intends to bolster mental health supports for federal first responders, inspired by Bomba.
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Sharply Divided Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting At Five Casinos
It occurs after weeks of delay that frustrated the state's gaming interests, the betting public, and political leaders from both parties.
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League Conservation of Voters Finds Hogan An Inconsistent Leader, Praises Lawmakers On Environmental Justice, Transportation
The LCV says Hogan has displayed an “inability or reluctance to take concerted, strategic action to respond to the climate crisis."
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On Climate, Baker Thinks Globally, Wants To Act Really Locally
(Sixth in a series.)
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A Conversation About COVID-19 And The Holidays With Dr. Joshua Sharfstein
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein plans to spend a normal Thanksgiving with his family.
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Advocates Slam Updated Baltimore County Redistricting Proposal That Keeps Just One Majority Black Council District
Civil rights groups have urged Baltimore County Council members to include a second majority Black district in new council maps.
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Tom Perez: Some Of Maryland's Best Blue Collar Jobs Are At The Port, And Now We Have An Opportunity To Create More
The 2022 Democratic candidate for governor discusses the historical and major significance of President Biden's infrastructure investment.
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Opinion: We Should Never Stop Learning About Gender Identity
The author, a U.S History teacher, talks about the transgender population and its acceptance struggles.
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Prince George's Officials Prod State To Award Sports Wagering Licenses
The Prince George's County Council is urging the state to grant a sportsbook license to one of the county's largest employers.
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Despite Citizen Outcry, Prince George's Council Approves Controversial Map
For five hours, a half-dozen members of the Prince George's County Council were "raked over the coals" by their constituents.
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‘We Just Need More Hands On Deck': Dental Examiners' Investigations Team Short-Staffed
The state board responsible for investigating misconduct by dentists is reporting staffing issues, causing prosecution delays.
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Opinion: Front Line Workers Who Got Us Through The Pandemic Deserve Relief
The author, a non-profit CEO, says, "it's raining now, it's a downpour" for suffering Maryland residents, and help is needed.
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Perez Sees The Good In Government, And Imagines Big Things On Climate Change
(Fifth in a series.)
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Ex-Delegate Tawanna Gaines To Team Up With Annapolis Lobbying Shop
The firm, Public Policy Partners, "is entering into a strategic partnership with Gaines," the report states.
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Maryland State Board Of Education Will Reconsider School Mask Mandate In December
This decision follows the board hearing a range of opinions from a slew of parents, teachers, county board members, and health experts.
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Opinion: Learning Lessons To Protect Workers Through Pandemics
Despite "prominent news dashboards," the authors, environmentalists, say COVID-19 rates remain higher than in the summer of 2020.
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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Receive Flurry Of Endorsements
Tuesday was Endorsement Day, it seems, in the Democratic race for governor, as three top candidates corralled noteworthy backing.
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Progressive Groups Endorse Robbie Leonard For Baltimore County State's Attorney
The Working Families Party and Progressive Maryland Tuesday endorsed Robbie Leonard in the 2022 race for Baltimore County State's Attorney.
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In Joint Appeal, Casinos Press State On Sports Gaming Licenses
Three Maryland casinos that typically regard one another as competitors banded together Monday to press the state to act on licenses.
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Blueprint Accountability Board Met For The First Time, But Lacks Funding To Start Work
The board overseeing implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reform plan is hindered due to lack of funding.