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Strong Schools Maryland touring state to talk about Blueprint education reform plan
A grassroots organization that advocates for education equity in Maryland could soon be in a jurisdiction near you to talk about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan. The post Strong Schools Maryland touring state to talk about Blueprint education reform plan appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Prince George’s County special election cost estimated at $1.3 million, and counting
A Prince George's County special election to fill a vacant at-large seat cost could at least $1.3 million. The post Prince George’s County special election cost estimated at $1.3 million, and counting appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Heat-related death toll in June climbs to four, all in Prince George’s County
Four people had died from heat-related illnesses through the end of June, with all the deaths recorded in Prince George's County, according to the latest data from the state. The post Heat-related death toll in June climbs to four, all in Prince George’s County appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Protect Marylanders’ nest eggs from climate change, give science (several) seats at the table
A panel of climate risk experts that will advise the state on its pension investments needs to include climate scientists to be truly successful. The post Protect Marylanders’ nest eggs from climate change, give science (several) seats at the table appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Moore’s goal of zero-emission heating leaves advocates, industry hot and cold
Reaction to Gov. Wes Moore's executive order on the Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, particularly its call for zero-emission heating systems, have ranged glowing praise to outright opposition. The post Moore’s goal of zero-emission heating leaves advocates, industry hot and cold appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Recommended summer reading: A new bio of the late Sen. ‘Mac’ Mathias
Just in time for a Maryland election featuring a serious Republican U.S. Senate candidate trying to pass himself off as a moderate, a new biography about the last GOP senator from Maryland, who happened to be an actual moderate – and was maybe even a liberal. The post Recommended summer reading: A new bio of the late Sen. ‘Mac’ Mathias appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Virginia moves to end 16-year ban on dredging for crabs during winter
Virginia’s fishery managers have lifted the longstanding ban on winter dredging for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay, a seismic policy shift that drew strong criticism from their Maryland counterparts and conservationists. The post Virginia moves to end 16-year ban on dredging for crabs during winter appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Crowded field files to replace former Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin
A crowded field of candidates are lining up to fill a vacant at-large seat on Prince George's County Council. The post Crowded field files to replace former Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Report: Affordable apartments are out of reach of many low-wage Maryland renters
Maryland is among the most-challenging states for minimum wage workers to earn enough to be able to afford rent for a two-bedroom apartment, a new report shows. The post Report: Affordable apartments are out of reach of many low-wage Maryland renters appeared first on Maryland Matters.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy
After years of failed attempts, the Maryland General Assembly this year passed a data privacy bill that the governor signed into law last month. Then-Del. Sara Love (D-Montgomery), the lead sponsor of the bill, said she felt like a lone target when groups tried to strip down the privacy standard she fought for her state […] The post ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland joins other states urging Supreme Court to uphold ‘ghost gun’ restrictions
Maryland has joined 23 other states and territories urging the Supreme Court to uphold federal restrictions on “ghost guns,” unregistered and untraceable weapons that can be assembled at home from kits. The post Maryland joins other states urging Supreme Court to uphold ‘ghost gun’ restrictions appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Work of higher education advisory council could start this year
State officials are drawing up bylaws for the panel that will referee fights between state university campuses when they offer conflicting degrees, with an eye toward a launch this fall. The post Work of higher education advisory council could start this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency
Proposed policy includes a reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through third grade identified with a reading deficiency. The post Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills
For decades, state legislators and criminal justice advocates have worked to change the juvenile legal system, striving to expand access to rehabilitation and keep young people from returning to crime. During this year’s legislative sessions, nearly every state has considered some form of juvenile justice legislation, according to a National Conference of State Legislatures database. […] The post Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care
Maryland lawmakers and regulators made great strides this year to protect patients and physicians from insurance barriers. The General Assembly must continue this progress. The post Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland
Nancy Shapiro worked as an associate vice chancellor for the University System of Maryland for 24 years. The post Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Advocates say Maryland needs better pollution controls on highways
Environmental advocates are calling on the Maryland Department of Transportation to make more effort cleaning up the polluted stormwater that washes off highways. The post Advocates say Maryland needs better pollution controls on highways appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify
The first phase of a Baltimore program that aims to resurrect vacant homes by selling them to prospective homeowners for $1 drew applications from 459 city residents - only 11 of whom ended up qualifying. The post Hundreds apply in first phase of Baltimore’s vacant housing program, but only 11 qualify appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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