Bryan Renbaum, Author at MarylandReporter.com

State Roundup: More insured Marylanders means savings for state; state faces public defender shortage

Report: More Marylanders are insured, saving state dollars; Maryland faces public defender shortage; what are the next steps in O’s lease negotiations?

State Roundup: Moore pauses O’s lease agreement; federal suit filed against Wicomico County challenges at-large districts

Gov. Wes Moore pauses O’s lease agreement after Senate President Ferguson objects to it; civil rights groups file federal suit against Wicomico County challenging at-large districts as key to Black power suppression.

One year into Metro’s Silver Line extension, ridership is modest

The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the last Silver Line stations in northern Virginia, despite modest ridership numbers.

Lawmakers may revisit issue of drivers smelling of marijuana

But getting the Democratic majority General Assembly to overturn the provision will be difficult. It was approved because it addressed inequality in traffic stops, which disproportionately impact Black Marylanders.

In wake of shootings, HBCU advocates urge more security resources

After the back-to-back shootings in October at Morgan State University and Bowie State University, advocates for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) say that underfunding is leading to lack of proper safety and security resources on their campuses.

Eagle Harbor activists hope federal aid will help boost environmental restoration

Air, water and soil contamination have also made their way across the Patuxent River, touching not only Charles County but also Eagle Harbor, the 70-person town where he served as mayor from 2011 to 2021.

State Roundup: Light Rail service is suspended indefinitely; billionaire is in talks to buy Orioles

Light Rail services are suspended indefinitely effective Friday, Dec. 8; MTA officials say the move is out of an abundance of caution after two safety issues with Light Rail cars. Shuttle bus service will be implemented at all Light Rail stops, which means other bus routes may also impacted by delays.

Problems persist in juvenile services schooling 2 years after transfer from Education Department

The graduate’s mom, peers and teachers knew he was going to reach his goal, though his principal, Todd Rasher, said the other students incarcerated at the Victor Cullen Center in rural northern Frederick County didn’t see “all the footwork” it took to earn his GED.

Trone leads fundraising in US Senate race in Maryland, but trails in individual donations

U.S. Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks has gathered almost 15 times more individual contributions from supporters than her Democratic opponent Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland.

State Roundup: County leaders seek to avert gutting local roads priorities; juvenile justice reforms questioned by local law enforcement

County leaders seek to avert state gutting local roads, transit priorities; local law enforcement cite ‘unintended consequences’ in 2023 juvenile justice reforms.

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