February 20, 2025 WAMU The Politics Hour On Wednesday night, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he thinks the federal government should take over the District: “I think that we should run it strong, run it with law and order, make …
Continue ReadingFebruary 13, 2025 Bethesda Today 40% of Montgomery County’s General Assembly delegation was appointed Montgomery County is represented by 35 legislators in the Maryland General Assembly, making up one of the largest contingencies in the legislature. But 40% of those …
Continue ReadingJanuary 30, 2025 Montgomery Media The Art Deco Style Farmers Banking and Trust building in downtown Rockville will serve as the new center for Montgomery History. The association dedicated to honoring and preserving the county’s history, finalized purchase of the …
Continue ReadingJanuary 2, 2025 The Baltimore Sun When Maryland’s legislative session starts Jan. 8, lawmakers will address a projected $2.9 billion state deficit, as well as high-profile bills that include in vitro fertilization treatment protections, phone-free classrooms and new election regulations. …
Continue ReadingDecember 17, 2024 Conduit Street At the MACo Winter Conference, emergency management leaders highlighted how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives can strengthen emergency response, build public trust, and ensure equitable outcomes for all Maryland communities. Senator Cheryl Kagan led …
Continue ReadingFebruary 19, 2025 WTOP While testifying on Gov. Wes Moore’s bill on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Maryland State Superintendent Carey Wright was asked if the state is exploring the hiring of federal workers who’ve been let go or may be …
Continue ReadingFebruary 5, 2025 The Baltimore Banner “The trials we now face — both those we inherited and those newly realized — mean that easy decisions are off the table,” Gov. Wes Moore said in his State of the State speech …
Continue ReadingJanuary 9, 2025 The Daily Record ANNAPOLIS — Those who want Maryland to have special elections to fill vacant seats in the legislature are hoping that some early progress this session may finally get the proposal passed. As of last …
Continue ReadingDecember 26, 2024 Montgomery Community Media If money could talk, then in the coming weeks, state legislators in Annapolis may spend most of their time talking about money. The 2025 General Assembly kicks off its 90-day legislative session on Jan. …
Continue ReadingNovember 15, 2024 Maryland Matters Active shooter drills in Maryland schools will be different next school year under a new set of state guidelines meant to limit the impact those drills have on the mental health of students. The new guidelines are designed to …
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