Bryan Renbaum, Author at MarylandReporter.com

Francis Scott Key Bridge deserves to keep its name

Some people are now advocating that the rebuilt bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore no longer should bear the name of Francis Scott Key, a slave-holder who wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner” on a ship near the site of the bridge.

State Roundup: Challenge to Maryland’s election system dismissed; despite law, hospitals slow to repay poor patients; Md. Supreme Court to consider time limit on sex abuse claims

Challenge to Maryland’s election system dismissed over plaintiffs’ standing; despite law, hospitals slow to repay poor patients; Md. Supreme Court to consider time limit on sex abuse claims.

State Roundup: Fatal overdoses in Maryland continue to decline; Carroll officials blast state lawmakers for inaction on fentanyl; body of 6th Key Bridge worker recovered

Fatal overdoses in Maryland continue to decline; Carroll officials blast state lawmakers for inaction on fentanyl; body of 6th Key Bridge worker recovered.

Maryland sees improvement in fatal overdose rates despite nationwide opioid epidemic

Fatal overdoses in Maryland continued their downward trajectory, dropping 3% in 2023 to 2,503, according to data from the Maryland Office of Overdose Response.

‘Unrealistic’ and ‘Unfunded’: Maryland’s Blueprint for education has counties concerned

You might think spending $16.6 billion more in state funds from 2024 through 2029 — and billions more after that — would be enough to give Maryland a world-class education system. But that’s not what many people at the state’s local school districts think.

State Roundup: Tenant advocates see progress in 2024 session; political world focused on Maryland’s Senate race; battle possible over Key Bridge name

Tenant advocates see progress in 2024 session; political world focused on Maryland’s Senate race; some want new name for Key Bridge replacement but U.S. Rep. Harris says federal funding will be tied to keeping the name.

State Roundup: State aid for child care may not be enough; Ferguson chides Dunn on Elfreth attack ad; Vogel gains on Delaney

State aid for child care may not be enough as costs continue to rise; Senate President Ferguson chides Harry Dunn on ad attacking Sarah Elfreth in the 3rd Congressional District; Del. Joe Vogel gaining support in the 6th District.

State Roundup: Key Bridge replacement estimate tops $1.7B; Trone self-funding makes history; Vignarajah out of B’more mayor’s race

Key Bridge replacement estimate tops $1.7B; David Trone self-funding Senate campaign makes history; with name still on the ballot, Thiru Vignarajah drops out of B’more mayor’s race, backs Sheila Dixon.

State Roundup: Md. Senators urge Moore to veto offshore wind bill; jurisdictions now allowed to tax empty buildings at higher rate; early voting starts

Maryland senators urge Gov. Moore to veto offshore wind bill; jurisdictions now allowed to tax empty buildings at higher rate; early voting starts today.

Democratic Senate candidate Alsobrooks: ‘People who are closest to the pain are closest to solutions’

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks hopes to bring a new perspective to the U.S. Senate. Maryland voters will decide on May 14 if she’s prepared to make the leap.

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