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Leave No One Behind: Why Transportation Matters for People Living with Autism
I received my autism diagnosis at the age of three and have since devoted a substantial part of my life to adapting to my disability while advocating for others facing similar challenges. As the son of Argentinian immigrants, my journey includes the struggles of my parents navigating the intricate world of social services agencies and the unique challenges of raising a child with autism in a new country. My parents share their struggles, echoing the experiences of countless parents striving to nurture children into independent adults.
State Roundup: Moore’s $63.1 billion budget trims spending, protects Blueprint, doesn’t raise taxes
MOORE’s $63.1B BUDGET TRIMS SPENDING, PROTECTS BLUEPRINT: Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a budget proposal on Wednesday that would balance the books and protect the state’s ambitious reform plan for Maryland public schools, without raising taxes in the fiscal year that begins in July. Kiersten Hacker of Capital News Service/MarylandReporter.com.
Moore’s budget trims some programs, preserves school reform blueprint
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a budget proposal on Wednesday that would balance the books and protect the state’s ambitious reform plan for Maryland public schools, without raising taxes in the fiscal year that begins in July. The $63.1 billion plan would balance the books where...
State Roundup: Maryland to pump $150M into transit projects; lawmakers firm on child interrogation law but willing to ‘tweak’ juvenile justice act
STATE TO PUMP $150M INTO TRANSPORTATION: Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said the state will pump $150 million into transportation projects in the fiscal 2025 budget. Moore is expected to deliver his budget to the legislature Wednesday. “The larger issue is still there,” said Wiedefeld. In December, Wiedefeld announced $3.3 billion in cuts over six years to the state’s Consolidated Transportation Program. The rolling six-year document is updated annually. Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.
Modern sports betting software reshaping Maryland’s bookmaking industry
Imagine the old days of sports betting in Maryland, where the action was restricted to shadowy corners and noisy sports bars. Today, the scenario has completely flipped. Technology has ushered in a new era that’s as exciting as the roar of a crowd during a touchdown. In these modern...
State Roundup: Sinclair boss buys Baltimore Sun Media; looming deficit has lawmakers scrambling for solutions; how a Jan. 6 rioter got on the state elections board
SINCLAIR CHIEF BUYS BALTIMORE SUN MEDIA GROUP: The Baltimore Sun, the largest newspaper in Maryland, has been acquired in a private deal by David D. Smith, executive chairman of Hunt Valley-based television station owner Sinclair Inc. Smith said Monday that he acquired Baltimore Sun Media on Friday from investment firm Alden Global Capital, marking the first time in nearly four decades that The Sun will be in the hands of a local owner. Lorraine Mirabella/The Baltimore Sun.
Why Los Angeles-based Business Manager David Bolno is Optimistic About Music in 2024
In the dynamic realm of the entertainment business, the role of a business manager is pivotal in shaping the success of their clients. These professionals serve as the backbone of an artist’s financial and strategic planning, ensuring a smooth and prosperous journey through the complex landscape of the industry. One individual who exemplifies the significance of this role is Los Angeles-based business manager David Bolno.
State Roundup: Lawmakers to revisit expungement rules, seek to aid dental health; Hogan: Is he running for president or not?
LAWMAKERS TO REVISIT EXPUNGEMENT RULES: Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would address a recent decision from a Maryland appeals court that’s made it impossible for some people to obtain expungement, or the removal of a case from court and law enforcement records. In 2022, the Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that people whose probation was unsatisfactorily closed – including because of a minor infraction – are not entitled to expungement. Dylan Segelbaum/The Baltimore Banner.
Most frequently asked questions about mice and rodent infestation
Because they may create nests, contaminate food, cause damage, and spread disease, mice in houses can become a serious issue. However, you must comprehend the habits and preferences of mice if you want to eradicate them indoors. Relocating and trapping mice is typically the most effective way to manage a mouse infestation. Not only is poisoning mice cruel, but it also poses a risk to kids and animals.
State Roundup: State Elections Board member quits after arrest on Jan. 6 charges; federal appeals court to hear Md. gun case; ‘No Labels’ group will be on ballot
MD. ELECTIONS BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS AFTER ARREST ON JAN. 6 CHARGES: A top Maryland elections official resigned Thursday after his arrest this week on multiple charges that he participated in the U.S. Capitol attack, during which he allegedly encouraged officers trying to disperse rioters to instead “join us.” Federal investigators allege that Carlos Ayala, 52 – wearing a “Stop the Steal” button on an American flag hoodie – scaled a police barricade on Jan. 6, 2021, while carrying a black flag that read “DEFEND” and depicted an M-16-style rifle. Erin Cox & Tom Jackman/The Washington Post.
State Roundup: On opening day, Annapolis leaders downplay prospects of tax hike despite large deficit
WITH HUGE DEFICIT LOOMING, ANNAPOLIS LEADERS STILL UPBEAT: Marylanders worried that talk of looming billion-dollar state deficits could lead to tax hikes got some reassuring words Wednesday from the Democratic governor and Senate president. Len Lazarick/Maryland Reporter. The state is facing a budget hole of $761 million — with no...
Maryland leaders play down prospects of tax hikes
Marylanders worried that talk of looming billion-dollar state deficits could lead to tax hikes got some reassuring words Wednesday from the Democratic governor and Senate president. “Any conversation around taxes, people need to understand that my bar for that is very, very high,” Gov. Wes Moore told an unusually large...
State Lawmakers Should BOOST the Maryland’s School Choice Scholarship Program to Match Parents’ Demand
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis today, facing crucial decisions for parents and children. Among them is how they will continue to address calls from parents who want more education options and from those who want to escape the state’s failing schools. In 2022, 23 Baltimore public district schools...
Maryland General Assembly opens with talk of budget fixes, juvenile justice problems
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Gov. Wes Moore and top lawmakers headed into the 2024 General Assembly session Wednesday with a looming budget deficit in mind, hoping to avoid tax hikes and dramatic cuts and focus, instead, on their important priorities. Moore and his fellow Democrats made clear they would rather...
State Roundup: On cusp on 446th Legislative Session, Moore outlines criminal justice, housing proposals
MOORE OUTLINES CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PUBLIC SAFETY PROPOSALS: Gov. Wes Moore said Tuesday he expects “robust debates” about juvenile justice in coming weeks – and that his administration will be an “active participant” trying to balance rehabilitation with cracking down on crime. “The hallmark of what I hope to see in any juvenile justice legislation that’s going to make it to my desk can be summarized in one word: accountability,” the governor said. “I believe in rehabilitation, but I will not tolerate lawlessness.” Kiersten Hacker of Capital News Service/Maryland Reporter.
Maryland’s highest court weighs protections for historic Black cemetery
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The fight over a historic Black cemetery in Bethesda is now in the hands of the Maryland Supreme Court, as justices weigh the need to preserve a burial ground against the rights of the property owner who wants to sell it. Legal counsel for the current...
Moore stresses accountability, rehabilitation for dealing with youth crime
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore said Tuesday he expects “robust debates” about juvenile justice in coming weeks – and that his administration will be an “active participant” trying to balance rehabilitation with cracking down on crime. “The hallmark of what I hope to...
State Roundup: Moore exec order targets ethical government uses of AI; Jones says House to focus on ‘decency agenda;’ Ferguson confident on balancing budget
MOORE SIGNS EXEC ORDER ON ETHICAL USES OF AI, DIGITAL UPGRADES: Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order calling for the state to develop guardrails to protect residents from the risk of bias and discrimination as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly useful and common, though the order did not specify how the government intends to use AI in the future. Katie Shepherd and Erin Cox/The Washington Post.
Opinion: A riot, not an insurrection: it’s time to stop the hyperbole
An article from the Baltimore Banner in Maryland Reporter’s State Roundup Monday was headlined: Prison and probation: A look at the Marylanders involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection. There is that word again – insurrection. I know this is the favorite tool of the Democrats to try and convince the rest of us that an insurrection took place on Jan. 6, 2021.
State Roundup: New path forward for Pimlico? Olszewski sees rocky budgeting year across state; health-care access on agenda in Annapolis
REBUILDING PIMLICO NOW ON TABLE: Discussion of Maryland thoroughbred racing in recent years has been full of glum realities and grim predictions, but the saga added a hopeful chapter Friday: sweeping changes and a proposed new path forward. Hayes Gardner/The Baltimore Sun. The report from the Maryland Thoroughbred Operating Authority,...
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