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Maryland delegates hail Trump’s pick of Vance for running mate
Former President Donald Trump's choice of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate Monday got strong support from Republican National Convention delegates from Maryland. The post Maryland delegates hail Trump’s pick of Vance for running mate appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Moore, Hogan join call for a more temperate political discourse
Maryland's current and most recent governor each called for a less vitriolic form of American politics. The post Moore, Hogan join call for a more temperate political discourse appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Community grant program targeting childhood poverty open for applications
Nonprofits, district schools, unions and many other community-based organizations can now apply for a state grant aiming to reduce childhood poverty under the $15 million ENOUGH Grants. The post Community grant program targeting childhood poverty open for applications appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Dori Henry joining Blended Public Affairs, plus more political personnel news
Dori Henry, a seasoned policy and communications strategist who is leaving her post next month as chief of staff to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D), is joining forces with Alexandra Hughes, the former chief of staff to state House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and the late Speaker Michael E. Busch (D). […] The post Dori Henry joining Blended Public Affairs, plus more political personnel news appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday to renominate former President Donald Trump and his yet-to-be-announced running mate, during an unprecedented moment in U.S. politics. The post Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland politicians across spectrum decry violence after Trump shooting
Maryland officials on both sides of the aisle are expressing support for victims and outrage at the act of political violence after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The post Maryland politicians across spectrum decry violence after Trump shooting appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Why don’t Maryland politicians choose school choice? They should
School choice doesn’t come close to packing the political firepower of a woman’s reproductive choice. But it is an explosive, divisive issue on its own. The post Why don’t Maryland politicians choose school choice? They should appeared first on Maryland Matters.
More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps
To combat gender and racial wage gaps, nearly a dozen states recently have enacted pay transparency laws that require employers to be more open about the wages and benefits they offer. The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax
A federal judge in Baltimore threw out a First Amendment challenge to the 2021 law that imposes a tax on internet ads in Maryland. The post Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Musical chairs could be in Prince George’s immediate electoral future
Twelve candidates seek the vacant at-large seat on the Prince George's County Council. But that's just the start of the political shuffling on tap for the county. The post Musical chairs could be in Prince George’s immediate electoral future appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Montgomery County Democratic Committee picks Woorman for District 16 vacancy
Members of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee picked one of their own Thursday to fill a vacancy in the House of Delegates. The post Montgomery County Democratic Committee picks Woorman for District 16 vacancy appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Experience shows providing high-dosage tutoring provides lasting impact for student success
In 2021, counties received funds for intensive math tutoring to students to close achievement gaps caused by pandemic school closures, delivering targeted instruction several times a week for 30-45 minutes each. The post Experience shows providing high-dosage tutoring provides lasting impact for student success appeared first on Maryland Matters.
After a year of ‘unwinding,’ Maryland Medicaid rolls drop from 1.8 million to 1.69 million
In March 2023, state officials began the laborious process of evaluating the eligibility of 1.8 million Marylanders who had Medicaid coverage. A year after that "unwinding" began, 1.7 million Marylanders still had Medicaid coverage, officials said Thursday. The post After a year of ‘unwinding,’ Maryland Medicaid rolls drop from 1.8 million to 1.69 million appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland officials renew appeal for full federal funding of Key Bridge
Maryland Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin urged a Senate panel to support full federal funding to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge, given the "off the charts" impact of the disaster. The post Maryland officials renew appeal for full federal funding of Key Bridge appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Moore proposes nearly $150 million in budget cuts
Gov. Wes Moore (D) will ask a state panel he chairs to adopt nearly $150 million in cuts to the state's current year budget of $63 billion. The post Moore proposes nearly $150 million in budget cuts appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Central committees often leave candidate vetting to others when filling vacancies
Central Committees charged with filling legislative vacancies vet candidates for eligibility for office. Those reviews, however, do not always include scrutiny of public records including criminal and civil court cases. The post Central committees often leave candidate vetting to others when filling vacancies appeared first on Maryland Matters.
‘Outdated and obsolete’: Middle Shore to get new facility to replace aging hospital
The Middle Shore will get a brand-new University of Maryland regional hospital after a state hospital-regulating agency Wednesday approved a plan to replace the aging Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. The post ‘Outdated and obsolete’: Middle Shore to get new facility to replace aging hospital appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland prison industries failed to collect millions in past-due bills, audit says
Maryland Correctional Enterprises failed to pursue millions in payments it was owed for the inmate-produced goods and services it sold last year, a state audit said. The post Maryland prison industries failed to collect millions in past-due bills, audit says appeared first on Maryland Matters.
The state needs $1 billion a year for climate change costs; we found the money
The Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act will help pay for the enormous costs of climate change while providing much-needed support to our most vulnerable communities. The post The state needs $1 billion a year for climate change costs; we found the money appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Anderton to leave House for Maryland Commerce Department post
Del. Carl Anderton (R-Wicomico) is expected to submit his resignation this week and accept an appointment in the administration of Gov. Wes Moore (D). The post Anderton to leave House for Maryland Commerce Department post appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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