Many of Maryland’s most populous districts are set to welcome some students back for in-person instruction Monday, marking the start of varying local plans in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s push to reopen schools by March 1.
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Hogan looks forward to new vaccine during stadium site visit
Emergency use authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine would provide a huge boost to Maryland’s efforts to fill the gulf of supply in the state’s vaccine allotment, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, said Thursday.
Marijuana legalization proposed in Maryland Legislature
A bill essentially legalizing recreational use of cannabis in Maryland would be an important step toward addressing social equity and racial injustices, advocates said.
Overdose-related deaths increase amid Covid-19 pandemic
Drug and alcohol-related fatalities in Maryland have increased since the pandemic, and minority communities were hit the hardest, according to a recent report.
Maryland bills would support high school students with children
Isabella Wise had a child when she was just 15 years old — and it changed her life. She dropped out of high school to support her often-sick daughter, and battled postpartum depression.
Franchot expects Marylanders to see relief as early as Friday
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, D, expects 98% of all relief payments to be processed and in people’s bank accounts as early as Friday.
Pandemic-inspired bill would redirect student funds toward school of choice
After Maryland Democrats successfully pushed through a multi-billion dollar education reform bill last week, one Republican lawmaker has proposed pandemic-related education legislation of her own.
Bill allows for more local restrictions on tobacco products
Maryland legislators introduced a bill that would allow localities throughout the state to place more stringent restrictions on the sale and distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Juvenile reform bill to prohibit life without parole for many
Sentencing juveniles to life without parole could essentially end in Maryland if legislation going through the General Assembly becomes law.
Maryland bill would provide voting info to the incarcerated
Those incarcerated awaiting trial or convicted of misdemeanors would be able to register to vote and learn about their voting rights under legislation in the Maryland General Assembly this year.
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