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Biden unveils protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
The Biden administration Tuesday unveiled deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for DACA recipients. The post Biden unveils protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Alsobrooks visits the heart of Baltimore’s Jewish community — and Hogan country
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) traveled to the heart of Baltimore's Jewish community Monday to meet with local leaders and promote her Senate candidacy. The post Alsobrooks visits the heart of Baltimore’s Jewish community — and Hogan country appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Angela Alsobrooks campaign sign vandalized in Laurel
Prince George’s County Police are investigating the defacing of a campaign sign for Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), which had a crosshair symbol drawn on her forehead and the letters “KKK” written on the bottom of the sign. Alsobrooks would be the first Black and only the second woman elected to represent Maryland […] The post Angela Alsobrooks campaign sign vandalized in Laurel appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Montgomery County taps Virginia educator as next superintendent
Stafford County, Virginia, Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor was introduced Monday as the next superintendent for the Montgomery County Public School system. The post Montgomery County taps Virginia educator as next superintendent appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Longtime Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin resigns
Longtime Prince George’s County Council Member Jamel “Mel” Franklin (D) resigned Friday. No reason was given for the resignation. The post Longtime Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin resigns appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Senate president takes job with solar energy company
Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) has just taken a job as general counsel and senior vice president with a renewable energy company. The post Senate president takes job with solar energy company appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Trump muddies Senate race by saying he hopes for a Hogan win
Democrats quickly seized on former President Donald Trump's apparent support for Maryland GOP Senate nominee Larry Hogan, as Hogan's campaign sought to distance itself. The post Trump muddies Senate race by saying he hopes for a Hogan win appeared first on Maryland Matters.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule enacted after a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that defined a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock attachment as a machine gun, which is generally prohibited under federal law. The opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas reduces the executive branch’s already-limited ability […] The post U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Charges filed against delegate by his son are dismissed
Del. Kevin B. Hornberger faced a second-degree assault charge filed in April by his adult son, Adam Hornberger. The charges were filed through a Cecil County District Court commissioner and later appealed to the Circuit Court of Cecil County. The post Charges filed against delegate by his son are dismissed appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Worker, business relief programs for Key Bridge collapse start to wind down
State officials said Friday that they are winding down temporary worker and business assistance programs that were put in place in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The post Worker, business relief programs for Key Bridge collapse start to wind down appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Latino leaders urge Maryland Democratic Party to not forget their communities
'We need year-round engagement with our community in a meaningful way," Del. Ashanti Martinez said. The post Latino leaders urge Maryland Democratic Party to not forget their communities appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Love sworn in as newest senator from Montgomery County
The Maryland Senate is back to a full 47 members following the swearing-in Thursday of Sara Love (D-Montgomery). The swearing-in ceremony in Annapolis came after Gov. Wes Moore (D) approved the June 3 nomination of Love by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee to fill the District 16 vacancy created by departure of Sen. Ariana […] The post Love sworn in as newest senator from Montgomery County appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Advocates welcome Supreme Court ruling on abortion pill, but fear it’s only a ‘reprieve’
Reproductive rights advocates were cautiously celebrating Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling that preserves access to the abortion drug, mifepristone, but said they fear it is only a reprieve until more challenges arise. Sharon Blugis, executive director of the abortion-rights advocacy group Reproductive Justice Maryland, said that she was “shocked” to see the unanimous decision from the […] The post Advocates welcome Supreme Court ruling on abortion pill, but fear it’s only a ‘reprieve’ appeared first on Maryland Matters.
A local economic development event with statewide political overtones
The Prince George’s County executive’s annual “State of the Economy” address has for decades been one of the biggest events on county leaders’ calendars, and Thursday morning’s was no different, drawing more than 400 people to the big ballroom at the MGM casino at National Harbor. But when the county executive is also the Democratic […] The post A local economic development event with statewide political overtones appeared first on Maryland Matters.
House GOP votes to hold attorney general in contempt in audio recording dispute
Maryland lawmakers split on party lines as the U.S. House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for his refusal to release audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s Justice Department interviews. The post House GOP votes to hold attorney general in contempt in audio recording dispute appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Moore, officials celebrate shipping channel reopening
Recovery efforts at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge reached a new milestone as officials celebrated the reopening of a shipping lane that restores full operations to the Port of Baltimore. The post Moore, officials celebrate shipping channel reopening appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Former state Delegate Carmen Amedori dies
Carmen Amedori, a Republican Carroll County delegate who was a staunch advocate for gun rights, died Sunday after a lengthy battle with chronic kidney disease. She was 68. Amedori developed a reputation as a vocal conservative with a passion for criminal and juvenile justice issues. Retired Maryland Supreme Court Chief Judge Joseph Getty, who also […] The post Former state Delegate Carmen Amedori dies appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections
Dozens of advocates and a handful of lawmakers rallied outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, urging the Biden administration to make DACA protections permanent. The post Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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