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State Roundup: Franchot farewell; Harris one of key votes in House Speaker gridlock
NEW PORTRAIT OF FRANCHOT AS HIS TENURE COMES TO AN END: On Thursday, a cast of characters from...
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Maryland Voters Guide: candidates for Congress
This is a voters guide for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. It includes links to the...
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Maryland Reporter’s Voters Guide for Congress
This is a voters guide for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. These candidates are also...
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State Roundup: Marylanders politically engaged; IRS goes after Mosbys; new Hogan chief
Maryland ranks near top of states with most political engagement.
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State Roundup: Marylanders with pre-existing conditions protected, even if Supremes jettison ACA
Marylanders with pre-existing conditions would be protected, even if Supreme Court jettisons ACA.
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State Roundup: Scott’s lead widens, Mosby for council prez, Henry for comptroller
Brandon Scott’s lead widens in Baltimore mayor’s race. Del. Nick Mosby is likely City Council president; Bill Henry beats Comptroller Joan Pratt
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State Roundup: Most Marylanders agree with COVID-19 restrictions, new poll finds.
Most Marylanders agree with Gov. Hogan’s COVID-19 restrictions, new Gonzales Poll finds.
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Hogan implores legislators during State of State address to address violent crime in Baltimore
“All of the bills you will be considering over the next 61 days are important and worthy of debate and discussion. But none of them are nearly as important as addressing the out-of-control violent crime, the shootings, and murders that are destroying Baltimore City,” Gov.Larry Hogan said Wednesday in a 25-minute speech to a joint session of the House and Senate at the State House in Annapolis.
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Delaney, Harris vote for restrictions on Syrian refugees, five Md. Dems opposed
Maryland Rep. John Delaney was among 47 Democrats to join with almost all House Republicans, including Rep. Andy Harris, Thursday in blocking further admissions of Syrian refugees into the United States pending tougher vetting. The restrictions, in a bill called the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, passed on a 287-137 vote, despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Timonium, was recovering from surgery and was one of only eight representatives who did not vote.
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Running for redistricting reform: 225-mile gerrymander meander
Over the rivers and through the woods, two dozen runners and bikers will start a 3-day super marathon Friday morning to traverse the 225-mile perimeter of Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District, the second most gerrymandered seat in the country.
The “gerrymander meander” is organized by Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and the Annapolis section of the National Council of Jewish Women to encourage Maryland to reform its highly partisan process of congressional redistricting.
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Off to the Races: Hogan’s hijacking; the Harry Hughes problem; Neuman backs Kittleman; District 12’s crowded field
Last week was chock full of hearings and events as politicos and legislators tried to cram things in before Thanksgiving/Hannukah and a short run-up to Christmas.
Read MoreRascovar Commentary: Obamacare has troubled start but strong finish is likely
Let’s agree Obamacare’s sign-up period is off to a dreadful start. On a positive note, this isn’t a dash but a long-distance race. There’s plenty of time to overcome the IT glitches.
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