Maryland Democrats propose package of bills to address unemployment system problems revealed by the pandemic; state-run vaccination sites open as local health departments raise concerns about lack of doses, access for people not close to state-run sites; U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin plays cameo role by inviting former President Donald Trump to testify in impeachment hearings.
As state vaccination efforts continue, observers are concerned not all races are getting vaccinated, those over 75 haven’t been vaccinated before moving on to other groups, and the slow pace generally hasn’t yet made a dent in COVID spread. New candidates are announcing for governor and Congress, and Republican lawmakers are proposing a slate of bills to help parents and students navigate virtual learning challenges.
Gov. Larry Hogan issues a strong call for schools to reopen for hybrid learning by March, drawing concern from teachers union leaders; former Senate President Mike Miller casket to lie in Annapolis today; Maryland sees drop in number of registered Republican voters; U.S. Rep. Andy Harris allegedly brought gun to the House floor.
Maryland enters a key vaccination phase next week, with eligibility expanding to residents over 75, educators and key school staff and those living in group housing facilities.
Maryland leaders on both sides are calling for resignations, removals, expulsions or election challenges for elected officials in the wake of Wednesday’s chaos at the Capitol, from the top with President Donald Trump to U.S. Rep. Andy Harris for his votes and floor speeches in support of Trump to Del. Dan Cox for tweets and organizing buses to the protest.
More than 80% of available vaccine doses in Maryland need to be administered, restaurants in Anne Arundel will open at 25% capacity, and a Senate committee will address police reform, legal help for tenants facing eviction and parole reform.
At Tuesday’s hearing, the judge pressed Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman for answers, demanding to know why the county is relying on hospital bed capacity projections rather than actual numbers.
Vaccine roll out isn’t taking a holiday as first responders and hospital workers roll up their sleeves, while state lawmakers eye what they can do to help renters who face evictions during the pandemic.
A COVID-19 bill that Gov. Larry Hogan had said was needed due to Marylanders facing ‘desperate need’ was signed into law by President Donald Trump after some delay.
Gov. Larry Hogan is urging Marylanders to stay home for the holidays; issues ban on non essential travel and drops gathering limit.
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