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Vogel leads in fundraising, spending in Maryland’s US House 6th District race
WASHINGTON – Maryland Del. Joe Vogel, D-Montgomery, has raised and spent the most money out of all candidates vying to represent the state’s 6th District in the House. Vogel has raised $252,813, putting him above his fellow Democrats — and also above all Republicans running for the seat. Currently representing District 17 in the Maryland House of Delegates, Vogel has not officially filed for candidacy, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections website, but announced his congressional campaign in May.
State Roundup: Lawmakers target laws that some say are easy on teens charged in car thefts; Prince George’s ranks third in state for car thefts; Baltimore city joins suit against two car makers
LAWMAKERS TARGET LAWS THAT SOME SAY GO EASY ON TEENS CHARGED IN CAR THEFTS: It’s hard to pinpoint just where it started, but somewhere along the way, lawmakers set their sights on a common culprit for a tidal wave of car thefts: teenagers. City and state officials have launched hearings and called in agencies, law enforcement officials and advocates to scrutinize the laws and look for solutions. Some have wondered if laws that make it harder for police to arrest children could be part of the problem. But arrest data doesn’t support the concern. Brenda Wintrode/The Baltimore Banner.
State Roundup: Republicans pledge ‘to restore balance’ with public safety agenda; U.S. House panel grills GSA over choice for FBI HQ
STATE REPUBLICANS SEEK DEM HELP TO REVERSE ‘SOFT ON CRIME POLICIES:’ State Senate and House Republicans vowed Tuesday to redress what House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, R-Allegany, called Maryland’s “soft on crime policies” with a 2024 public safety agenda that would intensify punishment for adults accused of gun-related and violent crimes and reverse reforms to the youth legal system passed by the General Assembly in 2022.
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Maryland Republicans pledge to ‘restore balance’ with public safety agenda
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Senate and House Republicans vowed Tuesday to redress what House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, R-Allegany, called Maryland’s “soft on crime policies” with a 2024 public safety agenda that would intensify punishment for adults accused of gun-related and violent crimes and reverse reforms to the youth legal system passed by the General Assembly in 2022.
State Roundup: Effort to fill 5,000 vacant state jobs falls short of Moore’s goal; Bay habitats get large funding boost; Maryland tapped as ‘Workforce Hub’
EFFORT TO FILL STATE WORKER VACANCIES FALLS SHORT: An effort to cut state worker vacancies in half is on pace to fall short of a promise made by Gov. Wes Moore. Moore (D) entered office in January promising to fill 5,000 vacant state jobs. Since then, the administration has not kept pace with that goal, according to the state’s own data. Arriving at an exact number has been difficult. Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.
State Roundup: Maryland leaders stand firm on FBI HQ process as Prince George’s revels in its selection
STATE LEADERS REJECT CLAIM ON FBI HQ PROCESS: Maryland leadership – including Gov. Wes Moore, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer and U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen – in a news conference Friday, strenuously rejected claims that the decision process choosing Greenbelt for the new FBI headquarters was tainted and called the matter a done deal. Tommy Tucker of Capital News Service/Maryland Reporter.
Exploring the Essentials of Quality Garage Door Services
In the dynamic settings of Harford and Baltimore Counties, the role of a well-functioning and visually appealing garage door is often overlooked. Beyond serving as a mere entry point, a garage door is a pivotal element in a property’s security, energy efficiency, and aesthetic value. Understanding the critical aspects of garage door services, including installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement, is essential for homeowners and business owners alike. One notable provider in this region, Bel Air Garage Door Repair, exemplifies the importance of these services.
‘No more deliberation, there’s no more questioning:’ Maryland leaders defend FBI relocation
GREENBELT, Md. – Maryland leadership, in a news conference Friday, strenuously rejected claims that the decision process for the FBI headquarters was tainted and called the matter a done deal. The U.S. General Services Administration announced Wednesday that the FBI would relocate to a new facility to be built...
As flood plans come to fruition, climate scientists say they’ll quickly be inadequate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As Annapolis readies to start construction next spring on the first phase of its ambitious flood prevention project, businesses are grateful for the pending relief, but climate scientists are warning that it’s exactly the wrong way to tackle the problem of rising sea levels. By...
School principals prepare for the Blueprint For Maryland’s Future
OCEAN CITY – As Maryland rolls out the 2021 landmark education reform law called the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, many school administrators are unsure what the plan means for their schools. At the annual School Leaders Conference held Nov. 2-4 in Ocean City, state officials and school principals...
State Roundup: Debate continues over FBI’s choice for new HQ.; Marilyn Mosby is found guilty of perjury; audit rips state’s Medicaid overseer
PLAN TO MOVE HQ TO GREENBELT GETS MIXED REACTION AS DEBATE PERSISTS: The Biden administration’s announcement that the new FBI headquarters would be constructed in Greenbelt, Maryland, was met Thursday with criticism from the agency’s director and allegations of corruption in the selection process from Virginia lawmakers. On Capitol Hill, a spending measure that would be a vehicle for helping to pay for the new FBI headquarters was pulled from the House floor, part of a broader battle among lawmakers ahead of a looming Nov. 17 government shutdown. The latest developments suggest that the long debate over the location of the new FBI headquarters seems to be continuing. Fatema Hosseini & Josie Jack of Capital News Service/Maryland Reporter.
FBI headquarters move to Maryland faces new headwinds from agency and Congress
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s announcement that the new FBI headquarters would be constructed in Greenbelt, Maryland, was met Thursday with criticism from the agency’s director and allegations of corruption in the selection process from Virginia lawmakers. On Capitol Hill, a spending measure that would be a...
Maryland officials delight in announced FBI move to Greenbelt
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland officials praised the federal government’s decision Wednesday to relocate the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt, which is expected to be an economic windfall for Prince George’s County. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said she let out screams of excitement Wednesday night when she...
Mental health center takes aim at patients’ long wait for crisis care
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Lawmakers, clinicians, and educators gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting celebration of Compass Health Center, which aims to provide timely mental health crisis care to adolescent and adult patients throughout Maryland, where emergency room wait times are the longest in the nation. Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee...
Baltimore’s Leaders Are Gambling With Lives: By Turning Down the Opioid Settlement, Baltimore Fails Most Vulnerable
Over the last year, a record 80,000 Americans died of opioid overdoses. It is a real problem that has grown astronomically worse in Baltimore and Maryland due to the rise in synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which accounts for the vast majority of drug-related deaths. To fight this epidemic of addiction...
State Roundup: Greenbelt chosen for new FBI HQ; state medical examiner to make changes after BPW OKs settlement to Anton Black’s family
GREENBELT CHOSEN FOR NEW FBI HQ; BUT IS THE SEARCH OVER? Greenbelt has been selected by the General Services Administration as the site of a new FBI headquarters following more than a decade of jockeying pitting Maryland against Virginia. Jeff Barker/The Baltimore Sun. But the decision to build the massive...
Sites That Use Cash Apps for Payments
Technology moves forward and takes the world with it. We live in a digital era where various tech trends are becoming the norm. All sorts of products and services are available with a click or two. The use of new trends, such as blockchain and fintech apps, took the world of finance.
Youth crime process prompts questions in House, Eastern Shore
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Lawmakers on Wednesday scrutinized the options left to law enforcement and others to address crimes by children and young teens during the House Judiciary Committee’s second hearing on youth crime. Lawmakers expressed concern that current law offers no solutions when youth and families do not...
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