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Maryland General Assembly looking at plenty of change this session
January 10, 2023 WMAR2 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Annapolis is buzzing once again as senators and delegates are busy moving into their new offices and preparing for change. This year, it’s a new era in Annapolis. The state’s first Black …
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‘Oops! I forgot to sign my ballot.’ Maryland plans text message option for voters to ‘cure’ their mail-in ballots in 2024.
December 27, 2022 Baltimore Sun Big changes have come to Maryland elections since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020. More than 1 in 4 voters participated using mail-in ballots in the most recent election, casting them via ballot drop boxes or sending …
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Maryland’s next fix for unsigned ballots: a text message
December 27, 2022 WTOP When Marylanders opt for mail-in ballots, they will find a reminder in their ballot instructions to sign the oath on the back of the return envelope. But there are times when voters forget. There’s a fix for that — …
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New Md. Senate committee chairs announced, plus change in panels’ focus
December 21, 2022 The Daily Record Sen. Melony Griffith, D-Prince George’s, will become chair of the Senate Finance Committee in the 2023 General Assembly session. (AP File Photo/Julio Cortez) ANNAPOLIS — Changes are coming to the Maryland Senate with the …
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Ferguson picks Griffith and Feldman to head two newly-reconstituted Senate panels; reshuffles committee rosters
December 21, 2022 Maryland Matters Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). File photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) unveiled his long-awaited restructuring plan for the upper chamber late Wednesday afternoon, shifting the missions of …
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State Senator Kagan Previews 2023 Legislative Session
December 15, 2022 Montgomery Community Media District 17’s longtime State Senator Cheryl Kagan looks forward to her return to Annapolis in January for the 2023 Legislative Session. Kagan talked with MyMCM about the agenda for the new state administration and …
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Vogel, Long First Gen Zers Elected to Maryland General Assembly
November 28, 2022 Maryland Matters A view of the House of Delegates from the visitor’s gallery on a sunny Saturday. Photo by Bennett Leckrone. Joe Vogel and Jeffrie Long Jr. became the first members of Gen Z elected to …
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Beyond the Ballot: The Evolution of Elections
November 28, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street At MACo’s Winter Conference, an expert panel will explore innovative policies involving elections. An essential function of Maryland’s county governments is to fund and oversee elections. But some laws and policies fail to recognize …
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FCC Updates Rules to Improve 9-1-1 Reliability
November 21, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street Last week, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to promote public safety by ensuring that 9-1-1 centers receive timely and accurate notifications of network disruptions that affect 9-1-1 service. These notifications …
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Remember Election Day? In Maryland, the counting continues
November 21, 2022 WTOP Despite being able to start counting mail-in ballots before Election Day, some Maryland elections boards are working right up to and — in come some cases — beyond the Thanksgiving Day holiday to count every last …
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Md. elections workers are still counting tens of thousands of ballots
November 18, 2022 The Washington Post Rising popularity of mail-in ballots -- and complications in counting them -- has left some local races undecided 10 days after the election and prompted calls for reform. Maryland election officials in several large …
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McDuffie talks about his At-Large D.C. Council win
November 11, 2022 The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnambi Kenyan McDuffie had quite the journey to his Tuesday night victory in the At-Large D.C. Council race. Currently the Ward 5 councilmember, he suspended his campaign for D.C. attorney general over questions of eligibility, and …
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MoCo’s Most Famous: Cheryl Kagan
November 4, 2022 Montgomery Community Media Maryland state senator Cheryl Kagan represents District 17 which covers Rockville and Gaithersburg. The Montgomery County native has earned a reputation as one of the most passionate and influential politicians in the county, serving …
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Montgomery County Council unanimously passes antisemitism resolution
November 3, 2022 Washington Jewish Week Following three months spent fine-tuning a non-binding resolution that defines and reaffirms Montgomery County’s commitment to stand up to hate and against antisemitism, county councilmembers unanimously passed the statement on Nov. 1. Councilmembers and county residents …
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Don’t Mess with 911 – or Cheryl Kagan
November 3, 2022 Montgomery Perspective Senator Cheryl Kagan has made 911 emergency service one of her top priorities for many years. In the last session of the General Assembly, Kagan and Republican Senator Ed Reilly (who represents District 33 in …
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Across the Aisle | Bipartisan Effort Powers Launch of Maryland’s NG911 System
November 1, 2022 NCSL For Maryland Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D), Carl Henn’s tragic death was a call to action. A local activist and politician, Henn died after being struck by lightning in 2010 after a freak thunderstorm interrupted a celebration …
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New Western Maryland district puts Trone in the hot seat in congressional rematch with Parrott
October 27, 2022 The Baltimore Banner Speaking before a supportive audience at a retirement community in Gaithersburg last week, Rep. David Trone laid out his biggest problem: “We got a new district,” the second-term Democrat said, joking that his colleague …
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Early voting participation for the 2022 primary was the lowest in 10 years. Should Maryland roll it back? Experts say no.
October 27, 2022 Baltimore Sun Amy Thomson was always an Election Day voter — until the pandemic hit. The Frederick County mom works nights in the shipping industry and had to make time for her trip to her polling place …
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Opinion: New state laws show progress in improving Marylanders’ lives (But more work remains to be done)
October 15, 2022 Bethesda Magazine Bethesda BEAT The beginning of October marked the effective date for hundreds of new Maryland laws. Even as we advocate for urgently needed reforms not yet passed, we all ought to celebrate the steady progress …
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Maryland’s highest court upholds order allowing early counting of mail-in ballots
October 7, 2022 Maryland Matters Bins carrying mail-in ballots before they were counted after the primary election this summer. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. A legal skirmish over the upcoming election came to an apparent conclusion on Friday when the …
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Appeals court hears Cox continued effort to halt early mail-in count
Oct 7, 2022 Capital News Service The Court of Appeals of Maryland listened on Friday to the repeated effort by Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox to halt the early counting of mail-in ballots. A lower court has already given the …
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The Act of Declawing Cats is Now Illegal in Maryland
October 1, 2022 THE MOCO SHOW Maryland has become the second state in the county to ban the act of declawing cats, unless deemed necessary for therapeutic purposes. It was banned in New York in 2019. The bill was approved …
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Oct. 1 Marks Start of New Laws on Traffic, Pets, Stalking
September 30, 2022 Montgomery Community Media Saturday marks the start of a new month and the enforcement of numerous new laws in Maryland. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers must move to another lane or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing …
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As judges rule against Dan Cox, Md. Dems press him to accept results
September 29, 2022 Washington Post An appeals panel ruled Thursday against Dan Cox’s effort to stop poll workers from confidentially counting mail-in ballots early, as his political opponents amplified concerns about whether the GOP nominee for Maryland governor will accept …
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Dan Cox’s appeal to delay early mail-in ballot count denied by judge
September 29, 2022 WYPR Maryland elections officials can begin counting mail-in ballots as early as Saturday. The Court of Special Appeals denied Thursday Del. Dan Cox’s request for a stay of a lower court’s order. Cox, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, …
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Governor candidate Dan Cox appeals judge’s ruling on mail-in votes being counted before Election Day
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 CBS NEWS BALTIMORE BALTIMORE - Maryland Republican Governor candidate Dan Cox filed an appeal on a judge's ruling that allows mail-in votes to be counted before November's Election Day in Maryland. Cox filed the appeal through an …
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Cox campaign appeals decision to allow early counting of mail-in ballots
September 27, 2022 Maryland Matters Lawyers representing the campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox have appealed a ruling from a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge that allows boards of elections in the state to begin counting mail-in ballots this …
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Dan Cox to appeal judge’s ruling on Maryland mail-in ballot counting
September 27, 2022 abc7 NEWS ON YOUR SIDE WASHINGTON (7News) — Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor, has filed a notice to appeal a judge's ruling that granted the Maryland State Board of Elections to begin counting mail-in and …
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Political notes: Mizeur’s homecoming, Marylanders at the CBC confab, Moore’s HBCU tour, and the weather report
September 27, 2022 Maryland Matters Former Del. Heather Mizeur, the Democratic nominee in the 1st Congressional District, addresses a party unity rally in Silver Spring. Photo by Bruce DePuyt. One of the attack lines Republicans frequently lob at Heather Mizeur …
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox to appeal order allowing October ballot counting in Maryland
September 27, 2022 Baltimore Sun Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox has filed a notice of appeal and is seeking an emergency order to block the early counting of Maryland’s mail-in ballots, set to begin Saturday under an order issued last …
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Court approves early counting of mail-in ballots
September 26, 2022 Southern Maryland News The court ruling Friday that will allow election officials to count mail-in ballots earlier is expected to speed up the counting of votes, which should mean an earlier certification of the 2022 election. Capital …
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State Board of Elections files petition asking courts to speed up November mail ballot counts
September 5, 2022 Maryland Matters Mail ballots received by the Montgomery County Board of Elections during the 2022 primary are sorted during a ballot canvass. Montgomery County Board of Elections photo. After an extended primary season, the Maryland State Board …
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Queen Anne’s Launches NG911, Revolutionizing Public Safety
August 30, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties Conduit Street Next Generation 9-1-1 improves resiliency and the ability to share information throughout Maryland and neighboring states. The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services and AT&T* successfully launched AT&T ESInet™ as part of …
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Sen. Kagan’s Response to International Association of Fire Fighters – August 25, 2022
Read Sen. Kagan's response to the International Association of Fire Fighters, Aug 25, 2022.
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Marc Elrich squeaked by to win nomination. What will he do next?
August 27, 2022 Washington Post The county executive says he is focused on communicating his agenda, which includes affordable housing, transit and health disparities Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who squeaked past businessman David Blair to win the Democratic primary in Maryland’s most …
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Hogan’s Plan To Widen Capital Beltway, I-270 Gets Key Federal Approval
Aug 26, 2022 The Patch The federal government approved a proposal by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday to relieve traffic congestion on I-495 and I-270. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is pushing a proposal to relieve traffic congestion on the …
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It’s the Little Things: Small Changes Can Yield Smoother Elections
Aug. 25, 2022 NCSL State Legislatures News Utah Rep. Cory Maloy, left, and Maryland Sen. Cheryl Kagan discuss elections at the Legislative Summit. Also on the panel were Nebraska Sen. Adam Morfeld and Kentucky Rep. Kevin Bratcher. The session was …
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5 Things Maryland: Workforce recommendations, Q&A w/ Sen. Mary Washington, Abortion Care Access Act
August 24, 2022 State of Reform 1. Lawmakers to support immigrant health workers In the midst of a severe workforce shortage in Maryland, immigrants who are not yet citizens are often barred from registering with a health occupations board, regardless of their education or …
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9-1-1 To Go – Live Demo and Discussion at #MACoCon
August 22, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties Conduit Street The MACo Summer Conference featured a unique demonstration of Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. Maryland counties are leading the way in building a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 system to equip public safety …
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Candidates at the Fair
August 20, 2022 Montgomery Community Media The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair hosted thousands of people from Aug. 12-20. Politicians included. Both Republicans and Democrats had a booth at the fair giving residents a chance to stop by and learn about the …
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State Circle – election discussion
August 19, 2022 MPT State Circle What's being done about some election races in Maryland still not decided a month after the primary election. Watch the first 3 1/2 minutes here
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Removing licensure barriers for immigrant health workers to be a priority for Maryland lawmakers next session
Aug 18, 2022 State of Reform In the midst of a severe workforce shortage, some Marylanders looking to become health workers are facing a major barrier to registering for their licenses. Occupational boards require an individual to provide a Social …
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With Maryland Election Results Certified, Recounts Begin
August 17, 2022 Washington Informer From left: Prince George’s County election workers Darnell Eastman, Mark Mosby and Chancelor Richardson count and prepare to load ballots in the vote tabulator at Lake Arbor Elementary School in Mitchellville, Maryland, on July …
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On MACo’s first day, the ‘real work’ involves homespun ethics advice and deep dives into tech
August 17, 2022 Maryland Matters Attendees at a Maryland Association of Counties summer conference seminar listen to a presentation on how technology can help identify solutions to housing shortages. Photo by Bruce DePuyt. The party scene in Ocean City is …
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Maryland Board of Elections will head to court to speed up November ballot counting
August 15, 2020 Maryland Matters A ballot dropbox was placed at the University of Maryland at Baltimore Community Engagement Center on West Baltimore Street for the June 2020 primary election. On Monday, the State Board of Elections voted to pursue …
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Md. officials certify primary results, seek legal action to avoid delays
August 15, 2022 Washington Post Wary after an unprecedented primary cycle plagued by delayed results, Maryland election officials on Monday decided to seek emergency legal action to prevent similar challenges in the fall. After certifying the primary results in a …
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Does Montgomery County’s ballot-counting system need to be fixed?
8/10/22 Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Beat Nahid Khozeimeh (right), president of the county's Board of Elections, assists canvassers who examine and process mail-in ballots during the canvass on July 27. Credit: Photo by Steve Bohnel After a nearly three-week wait for all …
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Democratic Montgomery Co. Executive race ‘too close to call’
August 7, 2022 WUSA9 Challenger David Blair has demanded a recount against incumbent Marc Elrich. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive is too close to call, according to the Associated Press. Incumbent Marc Elrich declared victory, but challenger …
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Hanging on every word: North American Scrabble champion crowned in Baltimore as game turns spectator sport
July 29, 2022 Baltimore Sun Contemplative murmurs gave way to a chorus of realization and shouts as spectators watched the action unfold. Several clapped. One announced: “I think we have a new champion, everybody.” Orry Swift, the No. 2 rated …
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2022 Scrabble Players Championship spells ‘fun’ for Baltimore as host city
July 26, 2022 Baltimore Fishbowl Photo courtesy of Roger Cullman/NASPA Skilled word wranglers are facing off this week in the 2022 Scrabble Players Championship here in Baltimore through July 27 at the Marriott Inner Harbor. With the efforts of one …
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