In the state of Maryland, there are 24 public library systems — one for each of Maryland’s 23 counties, as well as one for Baltimore City — and each is operating in accordance with its own reopening plan.
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How Maryland public schools have responded to COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan’s urgent tone has prompted nearly all school districts currently practicing hybrid learning to close their doors to students this fall.
COVID app may help contact-tracing challenges this holiday
“Answer the call” and download the COVID Alert app have joined the growing list of pandemic precautions, such as wearing a mask and social distancing, as the Maryland Health Department battles a pandemic surge during this holiday season.
Maryland Senate President releases plan for next session
Senate President Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore on Friday released an operational plan for how the Senate will conduct the next session during the ongoing pandemic, including how health checks, voting procedures and public testimony will be conducted.
Maryland’s political battle lines continue to harden in 2020
Looking at the unofficial results of the 2020 presidential election in Maryland, one thing is clear: The more things change, the more they stay the same. As of Thursday morning, 23 of 24 jurisdictions had opted for the same party that they chose in the 2016 election.
Voters in GOP-majority county head to polls in ‘blue’ Maryland
Exit polls revealed most Kent Island voters who spoke with Capital News Service were motivated by taxes and an improved economy to vote for Trump. Others pointed to his handling of foreign relations. But when asked about either topic, few outlined further details.
Maryland mail-in ballots at historic levels before Election Day
By LUCIANA PEREZ URIBE, MICHELLE SIEGEL and SHRUTI KUMAR Capital News Service WASHINGTON — This year has been a parade of unprecedented events, and the early voting in the general election is proving to be no exception. Through Thursday, more than 78 million Americans...
Congressman, actress, and federal economist among Maryland’s top donors
Three Maryland couples – including Rep. David Trone and his wife, June – contributed more to federal campaigns this cycle than all the other 1.7 million reported contributions under $15 in the state combined, illustrating one way, according to some analysts, in which the wealthy have outsized political influence.
Maryland’s Latino community hit hard with COVID-19
By RYAN MCFADDEN Capital News Service CHELTENHAM, Maryland — Latino communities in Maryland have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic because of shared housing situations, lack of access to government benefits, and distrust in health officials,...
Maryland voters weigh in on proposed budget amendment
By Philip Van Slooten Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Mail-in voting is underway as Marylanders consider a proposed constitutional amendment granting the legislature the ability to increase line-item funding and add items to the state budget. Legislators...
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