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Maryland jobless rate dips to 6.2% as 3,200 jobs added in February; Dr. Redfield, Hogan Covid adviser, under fire for reciting unproved claim about Wuhan lab.

Gov. Hogan signs landmark legislation allocating $577 million to bring equity to Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities.

Gov. Hogan announces mass vaxx sites to double to 12 in April; Most of Maryland’s 24 school districts see Covid-related surge in 2nd quarter student failure rates.

Concerns raised about school reopening as parents, educators question its feasibility, motivation.

Maryland Senate votes to end life without parole for juveniles, agrees to scrap Confederate-sympathizing state song.

Retailer Association Pres Locklair says workplaces need to emphasis safety, vocational advancement of women.

Bill proposed by Sen. Carter seeks to prevent minors from being convicted of felony murder; Gov. Hogan says he soon will announce plans to expand vaccine eligibility.

State adds 6,800 jobs in January, as jobless rate drops; General Assembly leaders seek to adjust Kirwan education timeline, address pandemic learning loss.

While Maryland, its jurisdictions could get $6.4 billion in stimulus funds, state Senate prez says no to spending oversight panel. Meanwhile loophole may nix $200 million from the package.

Gov. Hogan’s surprise reopening plans send some jurisdiction leaders scrambling to determine their authority as Comptroller blasts plans as too early.