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State Roundup: Scott blocks derailment wasterwater dump; lawmakers question State Police nominee; Senate panel passes heavily amended cannabis legislation

B’more Mayor Scott blocks derailment wasterwater dump; lawmakers question State Police nominee on moving ‘into a new era’; Senate panel passes heavily amended cannabis legislation.

State Roundup: Officials seek to stop release of wastewater from Ohio train derailment in B’more sewer system; as hate incidents rise, crime package proposed

State officials seek to stop treatment, release of wastewater from Ohio train derailment at local facility; as hate incidents rise, crime package proposed; Gov. Moore says he’ll sign bill expanding coverage of gender-affirming care.

State Roundup: lawmakers amend many of Moore’s bills; court transparency bill is rejected again; Md. Senate debates hiking Ocean City hotel tax 1%

LAWMAKERS AMEND, COMBINE AND SLASH MOORE’S BILLS: Gov. Wes Moore — two months into an administration that he promised would move boldly, yet cautiously — is both racking up wins and coming up short. The first-time politician entered office with ambitious goals like...

Shift the Burden of Proof and Pass HB294

Let’s shift the burden of proof and pass HB294. Let’s create a more equitable system where everyone works together for the benefit of students of disabilities. A system where having fewer resources doesn’t mean you get less justice than your wealthier neighbors. And a system where the adults handle disagreements like adults—not with threats or heavy-handed legal maneuvering, but with mutual respect and fairness.

State Roundup: Lawmakers to take a hard look at race tracks; Doxxing group sues UMBC; Latino leaders rally to support Stadium Authority nominee

Senate move to spur hard look at future of Maryland horse racing; anti-communist China group sues UMBC; Latino leaders rally to support Stadium Authority nominee with long history of financial problems.

State Roundup: Treasurer, parents consider overhaul of college savings plan; Moore supporters push for approval of embattled Stadium Authority nominee

As parents advocate for college savings plan reform, Treasurer Davis considers changes to office to make it happen; Gov. Moore supporters push for approval of embattled Stadium Authority nominee; CBD businesses say recreational cannabis law could kill their ventures.

State Roundup: Senate passes Trans Health Care bill; community school model gains support; Hogan Boost program on shaky ground

State Senate passes Trans Health Care bill; community school model gaining support; former Gov. Hogan’s BOOST school voucher program on shaky ground.

Two Tragedies of Maryland Education

Twenty-three schools in Baltimore City had ZERO students who achieved proficiency in math at grade level. Further, in 20 schools, there were no more than TWO students who achieved proficiency in math at grade level. What this means is that in over 50 schools, there are less than two students PER SCHOOL who achieved proficiency in math.

State Roundup: Flurry of bills marks crossover day — Trans Health, Education reform, school meals; rape report discrepancy

Flurry of bills marks crossover day: Trans Health Equity, more money for education reform and free school meals; Baltimore County Police public rape reports lower than numbers given to FBI.

Howard County Library Issue: Transparency For All

A recent controversy concerning the alleged misuse of a local public library for what some considered an “Invitation Only Private Function Requiring The Closing Of The Entire Central Library” has caused division among Howard County citizens. The job of the county...

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