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    by Maryland MattersJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021 0

    Md. Advocates Hail Biden Immigration Overhaul Legislation

    President Biden is poised to send a sweeping immigration reform bill to Congress Thursday that would lay out a path for nearly 11 million undocumented people to obtain citizenship within…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 20, 2021 0

    Lawmakers, Advocates Continue Push to Remove Governor From Parole Process

    Maryland lawmakers are looking to remove the governor ― and potentially politics ― from parole decisions. Maryland is one of just a few remaining states that require its governor to…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021 0

    In Wake of Cox’s ‘Traitor’ Tweet, Jones Says Situation Is Being ‘Addressed’

    Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify Speaker Jones’ comments and to update the account of Del. Cox’s use of social media. Just hours before the start of…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 0

    Biden Rolls Out $1.9 Trillion Package to Battle Pandemic and Economic Crises

    President-elect Joe Biden (D) is calling on Congress to approve a sweeping package for economic and pandemic relief with a price tag twice that of emergency aid passed in December…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021 0

    ACLU Releases Legislative Priorities With An Eye Towards Major Police Reform

    Following a year of significant social unrest and public health crises, the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland released its list of legislative priorities Tuesday. “This is a tremendous time…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 13, 2021January 14, 2021 0

    Hogan Opens Session With Controversial Appointments

    Hours before the General Assembly gaveled in for its 442nd session Wednesday, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) announced a round of appointments that could prove controversial in the Democratic…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021 4

    Del. Cox Arranged Buses to Violent Trump Rally, Calls Vice President a ‘Traitor’

    Del. Daniel L. Cox (R-Frederick), a fervent supporter of President Trump, arranged for multiple tour buses to take constituents to Wednesday’s pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C. “I am co-hosting two…

    by Maryland MattersJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 3

    After Siege, Congress Affirms Electoral College Votes, Harris Supports Objections Overnight

    After a day of insurrection and deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers early Thursday certified Electoral College votes declaring Joe Biden the winner of the November presidential election. But…

    by Dan MenefeeJanuary 6, 2021January 7, 2021 0

    Hogan Calls Up Guard Units Amid Slow Vaccine Rollout, Kent County Meeting Challenge

    In response to Maryland’s slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the local level, Maryland National Guard units and the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corp is now available to assist local…

    by Capital News ServiceJanuary 5, 2021 0

    Maryland Explores Statewide Mandate on Police Body Cameras

    Lawmakers are pushing for a statewide mandate requiring every police department in Maryland to equip officers with body cameras. But the cost for equipment and maintenance of the footage may…

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