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Families with disabilities deserve support, not scapegoating; time …
1 day ago · My daughter Emily, a joyful 9-year-old with Rett syndrome, is a shining example of resilience. She actively participates in her school and community, making meaningful friendships and gaining independence. Over the years, her communication skills and mobility have improved dramatically, thanks to ...
Maryland needs another 30,000 behavioral health workers to meet …
1 day ago · Maryland needs to increase the current number of behavior health care workers by about 50% to meet demands today, a “significant problem” that only gets worse in coming years unless the state finds ways to boost the workforce.
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4 days ago · Court issues $17.2 million penalty against Prince George’s firm in investment scheme BY: Maryland Matters Staff - November 30, 2024 The owners of a Prince George's County investment firm were fined $17.2 million and banned from offering investment or security services in the state after running an operation that court …
Advocates plan to push legislation that would rein in random …
6 days ago · Vennieth McCormick said he wasn’t afraid to jump out of planes while in the Army, but he acknowledged there is one thing that has scared him: Being pulled over by police during traffic stops. The 60-year-old business owner from Baltimore City described several times being stopped by police ...
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6 days ago · The Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast, a highly anticipated ritual in state political circles, was held three weeks earlier than usual this year, which means the talk was more about the election than the upcoming General Assembly. Maryland Matters is a trusted nonprofit and nonpartisan ...
Know your ballot: The five constitutional questions facing …
Oct 27, 2022 · Although the Maryland gubernatorial election remains the major focus in the Nov. 8 general election, voters also have a say on five constitutional amendments on the ballot. Some could have a profound effect on Marylanders’ everyday lives; others are more obscure. Voters have a choice to legalize cannabis for recreational use, raise the monetary threshold […]
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Poll: Md voters fairly content, seek a bold agenda in upcoming ...
Dec 12, 2023 · Founding Editor Josh Kurtz is a veteran chronicler of Maryland politics and government. He began covering the State House in 1995 for The Gazette newspapers, and has been writing about state and local politics ever since.
With Major Issues Settled, General Assembly Set to Adjourn at …
Apr 11, 2022 · The Maryland General Assembly is set to conclude its 90-day legislative session today, with most significant work already accomplished and an air of celebration for the first time this term. Already this session, lawmakers have passed their top priorities into law. On Friday, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) allowed more than two dozen of […]