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‘Unrealistic’ and ‘Unfunded’: Maryland’s Blueprint for education has counties concerned
You might think spending $16.6 billion more in state funds from 2024 through 2029 — and billions more after that — would be enough to give Maryland a world-class education system. But that’s not what many people at the state’s local school districts think. For proof,...
Technological Advances in Warehouse Management
Many warehouse owners today use technology to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency. The market is transitioning today. The move to e-commerce platforms has led these companies to reduce the number of tasks humans must complete and turn to an automated environment. Experts refer to this process as warehouse digitalization. What technologies should a warehouse focus on when making this transformation?
State Roundup: Tenant advocates see progress in 2024 session; political world focused on Maryland’s Senate race; battle possible over Key Bridge name
PROGRESS SEEN BY RENTER ADVOCATES, BUT MORE CAN BE DONE: The 2024 session yielded a mixed bag of outcomes on renter-focused bills, as some measures were approved by both chambers and are in the process of being signed into law, while others were watered down or stalled in committees. But advocates say that even the unsuccessful bills got the conversation going and set up tenants for more success in future sessions and legislation. Danielle Brown/Maryland Matters.
At-Home STD Tests – Fast & Discreet
At-home STD tests are a convenient and discreet way to check for STIs from the comfort of your own home. These tests are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a more private and accessible alternative to visiting a clinic or doctor’s office. How At-Home STD Tests Work. An at-home...
State Roundup: Key Bridge replacement estimate tops $1.7B; Trone self-funding makes history; Vignarajah out of B’more mayor’s race
KEY BRIDGE REBUILD, TARGETED FOR 2028, ESTIMATED AT $1.7B TO $1.9B: Maryland transportation officials said Thursday that they expect to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge with a new span in just over four years. The project to replace the span of Interstate 695 by fall of 2028 is estimated to cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said Thursday. Dan Belson/The Baltimore Sun.
State Roundup: Implementation of police oversight systems slow, inconsistent; new watershed act to set up conservation measures in five areas; early primary voting starts Thursday
UNEVEN IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICE OVERSIGHT SYSTEMS: Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent, and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike. Paul Kiefer of Capital News Service/MarylandReporter.com.
Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs
ANNAPOLIS –– Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent, and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike.
Powering the Future of Aerospace with Efficient Testing
The aerospace industry, a symbol of human ingenuity and endless curiosity, stands at the forefront of pushing technological boundaries. Yet, the path to innovation is not merely a product of bright ideas but often the result of rigorous and efficient testing. This blog delves into how efficient testing practices are fueling the future of aerospace, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in an era where the sky is not the limit.
State Roundup: Who was invited to sit in governor’s, mayor’s stadium suites? mandated studies to keep Health Department busy; more lobbyists flood Annapolis
WHO GOT TO SIT IN THE POLs’ STADIUM SUITES? In suites reserved for Wes Moore at Maryland’s publicly owned sports stadiums, the governor welcomed more than 1,000 different individuals or groups during the Orioles’ and Ravens’ 2023 seasons — making up a list filled with government staffers and political allies, friends and family, community leaders, donors and executives. Sam Janesch/The Baltimore Sun.
State Roundup: Moore signs 286 bills; Trone donated to over 50 elected officials who have since endorsed him; some PAC donations to Nick Mosby questioned
MOORE SIGNS NEARLY 300 BILLS INTO LAW: Some 286 bills became law Thursday after Gov. Wes Moore and legislative leaders gave their final stamp of approval. Legislation signed into law included the governor’s housing package and some of House Speaker Adrienne Jones’ “Decency Agenda” – part of which includes the Freedom to Read Act, which prevents book bans in libraries. David Collins/WBAL TV/NBC.
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