October 15, 2020 Dear Friend: Do you know someone who isn't registered to vote? Marylanders can register and cast a ballot during Early Voting and on Election Day! Protecting Our Majority Vote Over the past several weeks, I have shared my thoughts …
Continue ReadingMaryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency to draw criticism for pay and bonuses October 6, 2020 By: Alison Knezevich Read the full article here. Lawmakers expressed outrage after learning the Maryland Environmental Service gave outgoing head …
Continue ReadingLt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month October 8, 2020 By: Philip Van Slooten Read the full article here. ANNAPOLIS — An update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins …
Continue ReadingMaryland's Foam Ban September 30, 2020 By: Cheyenne Corin Watch the video here. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Restaurants in Maryland will no longer be able to sell food or beverages in Styrofoam containers. Following a three year effort with …
Continue ReadingTHREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BALLOTS October 13, 2020 By: Maryam Shahzad Read the full article here. Election Day is three weeks away but voting is ongoing. Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-17) is engaged with …
Continue ReadingOctober 7, 2020 Dear Friend: This has been a crazy week; the President continues to disregard mask-wearing while spreading his Coronavirus to Senators, the press, and White House staff. The combination of the annual flu season and the Coronavirus will create a perfect …
Continue ReadingBusinesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes October 8, 2020 By: Bethany Hooper Read the full article here. BERLIN – With Maryland’s ban on foam food service products now in effect, resort and county officials said they were working to ensure …
Continue ReadingOctober 1, 2020 Dear Friend: The season of apple-picking and pumpkin-carving is upon us. I hope you can enjoy the cooler weather, safely, with family and friends. Remember-- any time you are gathered with others who are not members …
Continue ReadingMaryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1 September 30, 2020 By: Jacob Fenton Read the full article here. Foam food containers often end up as litter. C.K. Koay / Flickr Styrofoam is cheap, sturdy and keeps your takeout warm. But it’s also …
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