2022
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Legislative Update: 8 Public Interest Bills Crossover
March 22, 2023 Maryland PIRG Monday night marked a critical …
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After 2 turbulent elections, Maryland officials seek to restore stability, ensure access to voting
March 17, 2023 Baltimore Sun Maryland elections in the past …
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Maryland Senate Passes Election Reform Package to Ensure Timely Results
March 16, 2023 The Southern Maryland Chronicle The Maryland Senate …
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SEN. KAGAN PUSHES PACKAGE PROMOTING ELECTION INTEGRITY IN MARYLAND
March 15, 2023 Maryland Reporter ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It took 36 …
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Election reform legislation would require early counting of mail ballots
March 15, 2023 The Daily Record Sen. Cheryl Kagan, D-Montgomery, …
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Sen. Kagan pushes package promoting election integrity in Maryland
March 15, 2023 Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It …
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Gun bill receives preliminary approval in the Senate
March 9, 2023 Maryland Matters Senate Judicial Proceedings Vice Chair …
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Political Notes: Ending a ‘lifetime’ appointment, claims against school board members dismissed, House debates ahead, and a new Stadium Authority chair
March 8, 2023 Maryland Matters State lawmakers took another step …
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Big elections changes could come for Maryland, and here’s what lawmakers are considering
February 28, 2023 The Herald-Mail More than 70 election-related bills have been …
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2024 Primary Election date falls on Passover, Baltimore leaders ask MGA to move date
February 23, 2023 WMAR The Maryland Board of Elections website …
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NG9-1-1 INSTITUTE HONORS MARYLAND STATE SENATOR CHERYL KAGAN WITH ITS “GOVERNMENT LEADER AWARD”
February 22, 2023 EIN Presswire Maryland Senator Kagan’s exceptional commitment …
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Senator Kagan Earns National Award for Groundbreaking Work to Advance NG911
February 20, 2023 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street For …
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Kagan Moves to Repeal One of Maryland’s Worst Laws
February 15, 2023 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco. Few legislators …
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Maryland lawmaker introduces ‘Gas Price Gouging Act’ to increase transparency at gas stations
February 9, 2023 CBS News Baltimore BALTIMORE - A Maryland …
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‘Bait and switch?’ New bills aim to make Md. gas station signs more transparent
February 8, 2023 WTOP A hearing will be held in the …
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Maryland Bills Would Require Price Transparency At Gas Stations
February 8, 2023 DCist Two bills in Maryland — one …
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Councilmember Albornoz Introduces Bill to Require Disclosure of Credit Price for Gas
February 7, 2023 Montgomery County bulletin ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. …
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Gender neutral bathroom signs in some public spaces could be required if Maryland bill passes
February 3, 2023 WYPR A sign marks the entrance to …
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Nonprofits, Take Advantage Of The Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan
February 3, 2023 Maryland Nonprofits Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan …
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Maryland should allow noncitizens to fill key health and public safety job vacancies
February 01, 2023 The Baltimore Sun Baltimore City Police Commissioner …
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2021
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In 2022 Session, County Lobbying Group will Support Efforts to Protect Local Officials from Harassment
January 11, 2022 By: Bennett Leckrone Maryland Matters The Maryland …
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Maryland Politics 2021 Winners & Losers
December 19, 2021 By: Ryan Miner A Miner Detail Following …
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Franchot Is Only Democrat to Skip High-Profile Forum in Vote-Rich Montgomery
December 11, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Washington Post …
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Maryland NG911 Commission Releases Fourth & Final Report
December 6, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Maryland Association of Counties …
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Maryland moves to advance Next Generation 911
December 3, 2021 By: Kristi King WTOP News Transitioning 911 …
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MARYLAND’S GOP LAWMAKERS SAY BIDEN’S DECISION TO IMPOSE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IS HYPOCRITICAL
December 2, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Maryland Reporter President Joe …
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‘Tis the Season for Giving: How Nonprofits Benefit
December 2, 2021 By: Emily Maher National Conference of State …
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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Receive Flurry of Endorsements
November 16, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters Tuesday was …
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SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE
October 11, 2021 By: Bryan Renbaum Read the full article …
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SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE
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Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor
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Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor
October 5, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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Joe Vogel Declares Candidacy for Delegate in District 17
By: Patrick Herron September 20, 2021 Read the full article …
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Joe Vogel off and running for District 17 House seat
September 20, 2021 By: Ryan Miner Read the full article …
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With four-term delegate not seeking re-election, activist poised to run
September 16, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan – What’s Happening MoCo
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Facing Primary Challenge Orchestrated by Senator, Gilchrist Opts Out of 2022 Race
September 3, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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Officials begin investigating how Ida flooding turned fatal, damaged apartments in Rockville
September 3, 2021 By: Steve Bohnel Read the full article …
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Ahead of Key Votes, Franchot Weighs Policy and Politics on Hogan Highway Plan
August 10, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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Looming Vote on Hogan Highway Plan Triggers Campaign-Style Frenzy of Activity
July 20, 2021 By: Bruce DePuyt Read the full article …
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POLITICIANS, ACTIVISTS RALLY AGAINST ROAD WIDENING BEFORE CRUCIAL VOTE WEDNESDAY
July 20, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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SELLOUT CROWD WATCHES ISRAEL OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM PLAY BETHESDA BIG TRAIN
July 19, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollack Read the full article …
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Residents, elected officials oppose I-270 project at hearing
Most speakers criticize toll structure tied to proposal July 13, …
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Advocates, Elected Officials Oppose Beltway Toll Rate Plan at Public Hearing
July 12, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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The Paradox of Finding a Candidate for Lt. Governor
June 1, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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Hogan to Sign State Song Repeal, Expansion of Carryout Liquor Sales
May 18, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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In Sharply Worded Letters, Franchot and Kagan Spar Over Progress on 911 Fee Audits
May 14, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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Hogan to sign bill eliminating pro-Confederacy Maryland state song
May 6, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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AJC Honors Md. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan
April 30, 2021 By: Eric Schucht Read the full article …
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Maryland NG911 Commission Set to Reconvene
May 3, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Read the full article …
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MARYLAND SEN. KAGAN HONORED FOR ADVOCACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK
April 26, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollak Read the full article …
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In Rebuke to Hogan, Maryland Statehouse Passes Ethics Bill
April 13, 2021 By: Eric Cortellessa Read the full article …
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Maryland bills aim to make it easier to vote
April 8, 2021 By: Audrey Decker Read the full article …
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Md. Legislature Votes to Bolster Unemployment Insurance System
April 8, 2021 By: Jack Hogan Read the full article …
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General Assembly Streamlines Emergency Management, Continues Support for NG911
April 8, 2021 By: Kevin Kinnally Read the full article …
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Shore lawmakers split on push to toss Maryland’s Confederate themed state song
April 2, 2021 By: Candice Spector Read the full article …
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Senate Panel Takes Up House Absentee Ballot Access Reform
April 1, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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US Postman Bernie Egerson Honored by Maryland Senate
April 1, 2021 By: Pat Reber Read the full article …
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Senate Gives Final Approval to Early Voting Center Expansion
March 31, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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Maryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’
March 30, 2021 By: Scottie Andrew, CNN Read the full …
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Bill That Would’ve Granted Adoptees Access to Birth Certificates Fails on Senate Floor
March 30, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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Legislators cut the cord on ‘Maryland, My Maryland’ as the state song
March 29, 2021 By: The Associated Press Read the full …
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Public records survey highlights unevenness of government tracking, responses
March 20, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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General Assembly votes to scrap ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ state’s pro-Confederate official state song
March 20, 2021 By: Bryn Stole Read the full article …
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Maryland Senate unanimously votes to repeal state song, “Maryland, My Maryland”
March 19, 2021 By: Amira Hairston Read the full article …
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PUBLIC RECORDS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS UNEVENNESS OF GOVERNMENT TRACKING, RESPONSES
March 14, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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Bill To Repeal Maryland State Song Advancing In Legislature
March 12, 2021 By: Callan Tansill-Suddath Read the full article …
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Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy
March 12, 2021 By: Matt McDonald Read the full article …
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Unlike many other states, Maryland’s legislature is moving to make it easier to vote early or by mail
March 12, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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MORE ENFORCEMENT POWERS NEEDED IN MARYLAND’S PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT TO MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT
March 5, 2021 By: Lisa Kershner Read the full article …
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Maryland Lawmakers Debate Bill to Expand School-Based Telehealth
March 4, 2021 By: Eric Wicklund Read the full article …
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Kalman Hettleman: Will the General Assembly Be Able to Hold MSDE More Accountable?
March 3, 2021 By: Guest Commentary Read the full article …
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Bill Letting Schools Offer Telehealth Advances
March 3, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors of Dirty Doorknob Dread
February 26, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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Senate President Seeks to Enhance State Ed. Board to Prepare for Blueprint Reforms
By: Elizabeth Shwe February 25, 2021 Read the full article …
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Wes Moore Actively Exploring 2022 Bid for Governor
By: Josh Kurtz February 24, 2021 Read the full article …
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To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green
To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green By: …
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Recycling market development bill headed for governor’s signature in Maryland
February 17, 2021 By: Megan Quinn Read the full article …
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Bill Would Require State Agencies, Local Boards of Elections To Live-Stream Meetings
February 3, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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$1.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan, HBCU settlement advance in Maryland Senate
February 3, 2021 By: Madeleine O'Neill Read the full article …
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Maryland Senate gives preliminary OK to $1.5B stimulus package
February 3, 2021 By: Holden Wilen Read the full article …
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Vaccinating 911 Telecommunicators Is a National Imperative
January 29, 2021 By: John Chiaramonte Read the full article …
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Bills To Watch This Session In The Maryland General Assembly
January 22, 2021 By: CBS Baltimore Staff View the full …
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Schools in Maryland May Soon Be Teaching Students the Risks of Gambling
January 22, 2021 By: Eva Ivanova Read the full article …
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Gambling risks for youth may be taught in Md. high schools
January 21, 2021 By: Patrick Hauf Read the full article …
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GAITHERSBURG’S CAVANAUGH BELL FEATURED IN ‘CELEBRATING AMERICA’ INAUGURATION EVENT
January 21, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollock Read the full article …
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5 environmental bills to watch during 2021 Maryland Legislative Session
January 19, 2021 By: Julia Rentsch Read the full article …
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State Election Officials Recommend More Drop-Off Boxes for Ballots in 2022
January 15, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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Maryland legislature gets down to the ‘people’s business’ with less pomp, more reflection on 2021 opening day
January 13, 2021 By: Pamela Wood and Bryn Stole Read …
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A Legislative Session Like No Other
January 13, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz, Bennett Leckrone, and Danielle …
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Hogan’s Latest Redistricting Gambit: A 9-Member Commission
January 12, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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As Fresh Debate Over Repeal of State Song Looms, Several Contenders Emerge to Replace It
January 8, 2021 By: Louis Peck Read the full article …
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2020
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Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms — December 29, 2020
Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms …
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7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries — November 28, 2020
7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries Bell said …
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Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? — November 12, 2020
Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? …
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EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT — October 26, 2020
EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT …
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THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BALLOTS — October 13, 2020
THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS …
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Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency to draw criticism for pay and bonuses
Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency …
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Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month — October 8, 2020
Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month …
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Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes — October 8, 2020
Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes October 8, 2020 By: …
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Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1
Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1 September 30, 2020 …
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Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on Oct. 1
Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on …
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? — September 22, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? September 22, …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam in Maryland — September 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam …
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Preakness won’t play Maryland’s state song, which celebrates Confederacy — September 12, 2020
Preakness won't play Maryland's state song, which celebrates Confederacy September …
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911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The Way — September 3, 2020
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Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then what? — August 31, 2020
Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then …
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Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in Md., But Were Afraid to Ask — September 1, 2020
Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in …
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Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to Staff Polling Places — August 28, 2020
Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to …
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Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog — August 28, 2020
Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog …
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Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In Ballot Applications — August 20, 2020
Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In …
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When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ — August 21, 2020
When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ …
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CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 — August 20, 2020
CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 …
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Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland — August 20, 2020
Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland August 20, 2020 …
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What the Md. board of elections wants you to know before voting in the upcoming election — August 19, 2020
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Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even been printed yet. — August 19, 2020
Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even …
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Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick with choice to vote by mail — August 17, 2020
Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick …
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Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan — August 5, 2020
Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan August …
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MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS — July 23, 2020
MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL …
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COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS — July 20, 2020
COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS July …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Hogan’s Decision Means General Election WON’T Be ‘As Normal As Possible’ – July 9, 2020
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This state senator is busier than ever — June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 By: Cheryl C. Kagan Read the full …
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House of Delegates Speaker Jones: Civil War-themed state song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ needs to go
June 23, 2020 By: Pamela Wood and Emily Opilo Read …
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Maryland House speaker wants to repeal Civil War-era state song
June 23, 2020 By: Ovetta Wiggins Read the full article …
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State to Put Off Implementation of Styrofoam Ban Until Oct. 1
By: Elizabeth Shwe June 12, 2020 View the full story …
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Lawmaker Presses State Education Dept. on Telehealth for Students
By Elizabeth Shwe June 5, 2020 View the full story …
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This Montgomery County school board race has more candidates, and more conflict, than usual
By Donna St. George Baltimore Sun May 31, 2020 Read …
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Four years ago, the primary for Baltimore mayor was plagued by problems. Could it happen again?
By Luke Broadwater and Emily Opilo Baltimore Sun May 30, …
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Opinion: Nursing Homes Were Ill-Equipped to Handle Pandemic
By Guest Commentary Maryland Matters May 27, 2020 Read full …
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Montgomery Co. Elected Officials Warn Voters About School Board Candidate
By Guest Commentary Maryland Matters May 25, 2020 Read full …
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WHO SIGNED THE ANTI-AUSTIN LETTER – AND WHO DID NOT
By Adam Pagnucco Seventh State May 25, 2020 Read full …
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‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DIES — May 18, 2020
‘WE LOST A GIANT LAST NIGHT’: TRAILBLAZER ON COUNTY BOARD …
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Lawmakers Press Hogan on Rent Relief, Unemployment Equity
By Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters April 29, 2020 Read full …
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Lawmakers: Precinct-Level Voting Data Needed to Protect Election Results
By Danielle E. Gaines Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Vote By Mail? The Devil’s in the Details
By Sen. Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters April 21, 2020 Read …
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MD Passes Bills to Expand Use of Telemedicine
By Kate Ryan wtopnews April 3, 2020 Read full article …
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Voting During A Pandemic: What Maryland Voters Need To Know About Upcoming Elections
By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU April 3, 2020 Read full …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Don’t Overlook COVID-19 Impact on Our Democracy
By Senator Cheryl Kagan Maryland Matters March 31, 2020 Read …
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Tech That Caused Problems During Maryland’s Special Election Will Be Used Again
By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU February 29, 2020 Read full …
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Maryland drops plan to make largest counties share data with state over wireless network on Election Day
By Kevin Rector Baltimore Sun February 7, 2020 Read the …
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State Hits Pause on Controversial Wireless Network to Transmit Voter Information
By Josh Kurtz Maryland Matters February 7, 2020 Read the …
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Bill Introduced To Avoid ‘Iowa’-like Glitches In Maryland Primary
By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU February 7, 2020 Read the …
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Maryland elections officials shut down network to transmit voter data during special primary because of delays
By Kevin Rector Baltimore Sun February 5, 2020 Read the …
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Officials to Investigate Problems With New Wireless Networks That Emerged During Tues. Primary
By Danielle Gaines Maryland Matters February 5, 2020 Read the …
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Report from Iowa: Md. State Senator at the Caucuses
By Danielle Gaines Maryland Matters February 4, 2020 Read the …
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Md. Bill Requires Voter Info for Returning Citizens
By William J. Ford The Washington Informer January 22, 2020 …
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Maryland’s New Senate President Represents A Generational Shift
By Dominique Maria Bonessi WAMU January 2020 Read the full …
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2020 is the year Maryland will finally help ‘chained’ Jewish women
By Senator Cheryl Kagan Washington Jewish Week January 7, 2020 …
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Ensuring That People Can Easily Understand the Ballot Measures They’re Voting On
By Bill Lucia Route Fifty January 6, 2020 Read the …
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2019
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Legislative Update: 8 Public Interest Bills Crossover
March 22, 2023 Maryland PIRG Monday night marked a critical …
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After 2 turbulent elections, Maryland officials seek to restore stability, ensure access to voting
March 17, 2023 Baltimore Sun Maryland elections in the past …
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Maryland Senate Passes Election Reform Package to Ensure Timely Results
March 16, 2023 The Southern Maryland Chronicle The Maryland Senate …
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SEN. KAGAN PUSHES PACKAGE PROMOTING ELECTION INTEGRITY IN MARYLAND
March 15, 2023 Maryland Reporter ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It took 36 …
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Election reform legislation would require early counting of mail ballots
March 15, 2023 The Daily Record Sen. Cheryl Kagan, D-Montgomery, …
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Sen. Kagan pushes package promoting election integrity in Maryland
March 15, 2023 Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It …
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Gun bill receives preliminary approval in the Senate
March 9, 2023 Maryland Matters Senate Judicial Proceedings Vice Chair …
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Political Notes: Ending a ‘lifetime’ appointment, claims against school board members dismissed, House debates ahead, and a new Stadium Authority chair
March 8, 2023 Maryland Matters State lawmakers took another step …
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Big elections changes could come for Maryland, and here’s what lawmakers are considering
February 28, 2023 The Herald-Mail More than 70 election-related bills have been …
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2024 Primary Election date falls on Passover, Baltimore leaders ask MGA to move date
February 23, 2023 WMAR The Maryland Board of Elections website …
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NG9-1-1 INSTITUTE HONORS MARYLAND STATE SENATOR CHERYL KAGAN WITH ITS “GOVERNMENT LEADER AWARD”
February 22, 2023 EIN Presswire Maryland Senator Kagan’s exceptional commitment …
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Senator Kagan Earns National Award for Groundbreaking Work to Advance NG911
February 20, 2023 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street For …
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Kagan Moves to Repeal One of Maryland’s Worst Laws
February 15, 2023 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco. Few legislators …
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Maryland lawmaker introduces ‘Gas Price Gouging Act’ to increase transparency at gas stations
February 9, 2023 CBS News Baltimore BALTIMORE - A Maryland …
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‘Bait and switch?’ New bills aim to make Md. gas station signs more transparent
February 8, 2023 WTOP A hearing will be held in the …
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Maryland Bills Would Require Price Transparency At Gas Stations
February 8, 2023 DCist Two bills in Maryland — one …
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Councilmember Albornoz Introduces Bill to Require Disclosure of Credit Price for Gas
February 7, 2023 Montgomery County bulletin ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. …
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Gender neutral bathroom signs in some public spaces could be required if Maryland bill passes
February 3, 2023 WYPR A sign marks the entrance to …
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Nonprofits, Take Advantage Of The Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan
February 3, 2023 Maryland Nonprofits Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan …
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Maryland should allow noncitizens to fill key health and public safety job vacancies
February 01, 2023 The Baltimore Sun Baltimore City Police Commissioner …
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Counties Support Statewide 3-1-1 System
January 26, 2023 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street On …
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Jewish community leaders stake out priorities in Annapolis
January 24, 2023 Washington Jewish Week Maryland state Sen. Cheryl …
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Maryland General Assembly looking at plenty of change this session
January 10, 2023 WMAR2 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Annapolis is …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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State Senator Kagan Previews 2023 Legislative Session
December 15, 2022 Montgomery Community Media District 17’s longtime State …
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Vogel, Long First Gen Zers Elected to Maryland General Assembly
November 28, 2022 Maryland Matters A view of the House …
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Beyond the Ballot: The Evolution of Elections
November 28, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street At …
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FCC Updates Rules to Improve 9-1-1 Reliability
November 21, 2022 Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street Last …
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Remember Election Day? In Maryland, the counting continues
November 21, 2022 WTOP Despite being able to start counting …
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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 …
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McDuffie talks about his At-Large D.C. Council win
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PRESS RELEASE: Tonight’s Election Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2022 (ELECTION DAY) Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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MoCo’s Most Famous: Cheryl Kagan
November 4, 2022 Montgomery Community Media Maryland state senator Cheryl …
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Montgomery County Council unanimously passes antisemitism resolution
November 3, 2022 Washington Jewish Week Following three months spent …
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Don’t Mess with 911 – or Cheryl Kagan
November 3, 2022 Montgomery Perspective Senator Cheryl Kagan has made …
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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), …
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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 …
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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 …
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Opinion: New state laws show progress in improving Marylanders’ lives (But more work remains to be done)
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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 …
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Appeals court hears Cox continued effort to halt early mail-in count
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The Act of Declawing Cats is Now Illegal in Maryland
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Oct. 1 Marks Start of New Laws on Traffic, Pets, Stalking
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As judges rule against Dan Cox, Md. Dems press him to accept results
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Dan Cox’s appeal to delay early mail-in ballot count denied by judge
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Governor candidate Dan Cox appeals judge’s ruling on mail-in votes being counted before Election Day
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Cox campaign appeals decision to allow early counting of mail-in ballots
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Dan Cox to appeal judge’s ruling on Maryland mail-in ballot counting
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox to appeal order allowing October ballot counting in Maryland
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Court approves early counting of mail-in ballots
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State Board of Elections files petition asking courts to speed up November mail ballot counts
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Queen Anne’s Launches NG911, Revolutionizing Public Safety
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Sen. Kagan’s Response to International Association of Fire Fighters – August 25, 2022
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Marc Elrich squeaked by to win nomination. What will he do next?
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Hogan’s Plan To Widen Capital Beltway, I-270 Gets Key Federal Approval
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9-1-1 To Go – Live Demo and Discussion at #MACoCon
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State Circle – election discussion
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With Maryland Election Results Certified, Recounts Begin
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On MACo’s first day, the ‘real work’ involves homespun ethics advice and deep dives into tech
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Maryland Board of Elections will head to court to speed up November ballot counting
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Md. officials certify primary results, seek legal action to avoid delays
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Does Montgomery County’s ballot-counting system need to be fixed?
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Opinion A governor’s misguided veto is behind Maryland’s glacial vote count
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Montgomery County election officials begin counting mail-in ballots; Why results could take days to weeks
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With key races undecided, Md. begins counting mail-in ballots
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Delayed count: Critics demand end to Maryland mail-in ballot rules before general election
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Hogan defends veto at the heart of Maryland’s delayed election results
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PRESS RELEASE: Final Elections Results Will Be Significantly Delayed
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Why Maryland is still counting votes days after the primary
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Opinion: Want Maryland’s primary results? You’ll have to wait.
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Maryland primary results may be delayed as mail-in votes are counted
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In a Unique Summer Primary, When Can Marylanders Expect Election Results?
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Area Synagogues Form ‘Broader Community’ to Fight for Abortion Access
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Incorrect sample ballots sent out to up to 10,000 Prince George’s County voters
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No name change for Maryland firemen’s association
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan: State Firemen Vote to Keep ‘Outdated, Sexist, and Inaccurate Name’
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Maryland State Firemen’s Association Voting To Change Name
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Oprah Winfrey brings (virtual) star power to Wes Moore fundraiser
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PRESS RELEASE: MD FireMEN to Vote on New Name: Debate is Unexpectedly Spirited.
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Senator Kagan Calls on Hogan to Declare State of Emergency Due to ‘Impending Electoral Crisis’
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State senator urges Hogan to call state of emergency to prevent an election disaster
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State lawmaker wants state of emergency declared to begin canvassing mail-in ballots before early voting starts
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Lawmaker urges Maryland governor to declare state of emergency for elections
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Maryland state senator calls on Hogan to declare state of emergency on elections
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State Sen. Brian Feldman endorses businessman David Blair in county executive contest
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Senator Kagan Calls for State of Emergency to Address Election Vetoes
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Hogan Veto Jeopardizes Timely Election Results
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Rockville Vigil For Uvalde Victims
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Nearly 300 measures to take effect without Gov. Hogan’s signature
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Gov. Hogan vetoes bills to allow earlier counting of mail-in ballots, expand study of Baltimore transit needs as part of final action on nearly 300 bills
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Disconnected from 911: I-Team explores what’s going wrong, challenges in Maryland
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MCM CEO Hobson Featured on ‘Kibbitzing with Kagan’ Podcast
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What does a SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade mean for Maryland residents?
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Maryland officially bans the practice of declawing cats with Gov. Hogan bill signing
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Maryland Becomes 2nd U.S. State To Ban Declawing Cats
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Following Advocacy from The Paw Project, Maryland Becomes Second U.S. State That Bans Animal Declawing
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Montgomery Lawmaker’s 11th-Hour Withdrawal Roils Democratic Activists
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Hungry for change, Gen Z tries something new: Running for local office
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‘A Legacy Year’ for Animal Welfare Laws in Annapolis, Advocates Say
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After filing deadline drama, here’s who’s running in Montgomery County political races
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Wrapping Up!
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Final Day of the 2022 General Assembly Legislative Session
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2022 Session Wrap-Up: Elections
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Final Countdown!
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Advocates Hope Bill to Monitor Synthetic Turf Waste Will Move Forward in Final Days of Legislative Session
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With Congressional Redistricting Done, Hogan Has Dozens of Other Veto Decisions to Make
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Maryland poised to outlaw declawing cats
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Maryland would become second state to ban cat declawing under a bill General Assembly passed Monday
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Climate, Choice, Guns & the Gov…
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Maryland General Assembly considering election bills on curing ballots, prosecuting violations
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Maryland General Assembly considering election bills on curing ballots, prosecuting violations
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Crossover, Capital Improvements, and More…
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Maryland’s legislative districting evidentiary hearing begins
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There’s Too Much Salt On Our Roads
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Senator Cheryl Kagan Represents District 17
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Climate, Consumers, & Conducting!
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Senate and House Give Preliminary Approval to Different Versions of Paid Family and Medical Leave
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General Assembly Passes MACo Election Initiative
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Cat declawing moves closer to being scratched out in Maryland
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Maryland ban on cat declawing purring to passage
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Maryland Will Become Second State to Prohibit Pet Owners from Declawing Cats
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Maryland Ban on Cat Declawing Purring to Passage
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Senate Passes Judicial Transparency Act, Gives Preliminary Approval to Coal Tar Sealant Ban
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Standing Up for Ukraine, Climate, Nonprofits, & More
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Public Policy Student’s Blog Post Spurs Maryland Legislative Action
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State Senator Cheryl Kagan District 17 Montgomery County MD interviewed
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Franchot Rolls Out Online Vendor Payment Portal But Lawmaker Questions Timing
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Halfway There!
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Alaska House Labor and Commerce Chairs rally counterparts across the nation in support of Starbucks Workers United
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Undocumented worker bill hits Md. General Assembly
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Potties, Parity, & Procurement…
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Young undocumented immigrants in Maryland can’t grow up to be whatever they want. This graduate student is trying to change that.
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Maryland lawmaker says bill to make declawing cats illegal is ‘purrfect’
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Maryland Senate confirms education accountability board members, approves mail ballot reforms
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Emergency ballot curing bill heads to House for a vote
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Democrats, over GOP objections, say bill will improve mail-in voting
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Next-gen 911 centers and the role of the ‘hero behind the headset’
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Cats, Consumers, & (re)Counts
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Bid to add signature verification fails as mail-in voting reform advances in Md. Senate
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Bid to Add Signature Verification Fails as Mail-In Voting Reform Advances in Senate
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State Legislators Ramp Up Push for Election Control
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Fighting for the Environment, One Bill at a Time!
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Maryland Senate panel reviewing eight election-related bills
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Maryland transportation crews are using less salt, more brine on icy roads to protect waterways
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Heroes, Hearings, & More!
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AAA ‘flat’ out busy responding to tire-related emergency roadside calls
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See you at Sunday’s Virtual Town Hall
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Lawmakers Press Environment Secretary on Staffing and Enforcement Shortfalls
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Short-staffed MDE could spell trouble for Maryland’s drinking water
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Sneak Peek: My 2022 Legislative Agenda
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In 2022 Session, County Lobbying Group will Support Efforts to Protect Local Officials from Harassment
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Some Medical Licenses Are Delayed Due to Health Department’s Cyber Attack
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Across the Aisle | Bipartisan Effort Powers Launch of Maryland’s NG911 System
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Omicron Scrambles Lawmakers’ Pre-Session Fundraisers
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Maryland Politics 2021 Winners & Losers
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Franchot Is Only Democrat to Skip High-Profile Forum in Vote-Rich Montgomery
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So Proud
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Maryland NG911 Commission Releases Fourth & Final Report
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‘Tis the Special Session Season!
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PRESS RELEASE: Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission Releases 4th & Final Report
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Maryland moves to advance Next Generation 911
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MARYLAND’S GOP LAWMAKERS SAY BIDEN’S DECISION TO IMPOSE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IS HYPOCRITICAL
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‘Tis the Season for Giving: How Nonprofits Benefit
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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Receive Flurry of Endorsements
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PRESS RELEASE: KAGAN “KIBBITZES” WITH 8 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
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SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE
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SHARFSTEIN URGES VIGILANCE, SAYS FALL DELTA SURGE IS STILL POSSIBLE
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PRESS RELEASE: NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION WILL CONVENE FOR THE LAST TIME
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Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor
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Here’s a Different Way to Get to Know the Democratic Candidates for Governor
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TODAY: New laws, new leaders, & more!
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Joe Vogel Declares Candidacy for Delegate in District 17
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Joe Vogel off and running for District 17 House seat
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SPOTTED: Kagan in the Community!
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With four-term delegate not seeking re-election, activist poised to run
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Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan – What’s Happening MoCo
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Facing Primary Challenge Orchestrated by Senator, Gilchrist Opts Out of 2022 Race
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Officials begin investigating how Ida flooding turned fatal, damaged apartments in Rockville
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Ahead of Key Votes, Franchot Weighs Policy and Politics on Hogan Highway Plan
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: National Night Out!
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Susie Turnbull, Lifelong Community Leader
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MGA Letter to Transportation Planning Board 7/20/2021
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Looming Vote on Hogan Highway Plan Triggers Campaign-Style Frenzy of Activity
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POLITICIANS, ACTIVISTS RALLY AGAINST ROAD WIDENING BEFORE CRUCIAL VOTE WEDNESDAY
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SELLOUT CROWD WATCHES ISRAEL OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM PLAY BETHESDA BIG TRAIN
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By the numbers: 270/495, 500, and 100
July 15, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you are …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan Testimony on I-270/495 Project
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Residents, elected officials oppose I-270 project at hearing
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Advocates, Elected Officials Oppose Beltway Toll Rate Plan at Public Hearing
July 12, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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The Paradox of Finding a Candidate for Lt. Governor
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Remembering… & Enacting Change
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Hogan to Sign State Song Repeal, Expansion of Carryout Liquor Sales
May 18, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Fee Audits– Correcting the Record
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In Sharply Worded Letters, Franchot and Kagan Spar Over Progress on 911 Fee Audits
May 14, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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PRESS RELEASE: Comptroller Franchot Continues to Neglect His Job
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Hogan to sign bill eliminating pro-Confederacy Maryland state song
May 6, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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AJC Honors Md. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan
April 30, 2021 By: Eric Schucht Read the full article …
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Preparing for an A”May”zing Interim!
May 4, 2021 Dear Friend: With our 90-day Legislative Session …
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PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Comm Launches 4th & Final Year
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Maryland NG911 Commission Set to Reconvene
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MARYLAND SEN. KAGAN HONORED FOR ADVOCACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK
April 26, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollak Read the full article …
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Hyman Bookbinder Award Program – April 25, 2021
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Winding Down and Vaxx-ing Up!
April 25, 2021 Dear Friend: Almost a third of …
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The Day After…
April 13, 2021 Dear Friend: The Maryland General Assembly's …
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In Rebuke to Hogan, Maryland Statehouse Passes Ethics Bill
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Maryland bills aim to make it easier to vote
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Md. Legislature Votes to Bolster Unemployment Insurance System
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General Assembly Streamlines Emergency Management, Continues Support for NG911
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“Egg-citing” Updates from Annapolis!
April 2, 2021 Dear Friend: In the midst of yet …
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Shore lawmakers split on push to toss Maryland’s Confederate themed state song
April 2, 2021 By: Candice Spector Read the full article …
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Maryland Bill That Would Give All Adoptees Access To Original Birth Records Fails In Senate
April 1, 2021 By: Rachel Menitoff Watch the full piece …
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Senate Panel Takes Up House Absentee Ballot Access Reform
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US Postman Bernie Egerson Honored by Maryland Senate
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Senate Gives Final Approval to Early Voting Center Expansion
March 31, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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PRESS RELEASE: FINALLY Repealing MD’s State Song!
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March-ing into the Final Days of Session…
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Maryland Votes To Nix State Song, A Confederate Call To Arms
March 30, 2021 By: Rachel Menitoff Watch the full story …
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Maryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’
March 30, 2021 By: Scottie Andrew, CNN Read the full …
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Bill That Would’ve Granted Adoptees Access to Birth Certificates Fails on Senate Floor
March 30, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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Legislators cut the cord on ‘Maryland, My Maryland’ as the state song
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Maryland lawmakers want transparency in government proceedings
March 24, 2021 By: Steven Cohen Watch the full piece …
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A Real Shot in the Arm?
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Public records survey highlights unevenness of government tracking, responses
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General Assembly votes to scrap ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ state’s pro-Confederate official state song
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Maryland Senate expected to pass bill to repeal official state song
March 19, 2021 By: David Collins Watch the full piece …
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Maryland Senate unanimously votes to repeal state song, “Maryland, My Maryland”
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It’s Time!! Or is it??
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PUBLIC RECORDS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS UNEVENNESS OF GOVERNMENT TRACKING, RESPONSES
March 14, 2021 By: Andrew Schotz and Luciana Perez Uribe …
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Bill To Repeal Maryland State Song Advancing In Legislature
March 12, 2021 By: Callan Tansill-Suddath Read the full article …
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Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy
March 12, 2021 By: Matt McDonald Read the full article …
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Unlike many other states, Maryland’s legislature is moving to make it easier to vote early or by mail
March 12, 2021 By: Pamela Wood Read the full article …
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PRESS RELEASE: Time to Repeal MD’s State Song!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2021 Senator Cheryl C. Kagan …
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Reforming Police & Election Laws
March 5, 2021 Dear Friend: I don't know about you, …
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MORE ENFORCEMENT POWERS NEEDED IN MARYLAND’S PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT TO MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT
March 5, 2021 By: Lisa Kershner Read the full article …
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Maryland Lawmakers Debate Bill to Expand School-Based Telehealth
March 4, 2021 By: Eric Wicklund Read the full article …
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Kalman Hettleman: Will the General Assembly Be Able to Hold MSDE More Accountable?
March 3, 2021 By: Guest Commentary Read the full article …
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Bill Letting Schools Offer Telehealth Advances
March 3, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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Public Health, Police Reform, & Passing the Senate!
February 27, 2021 Dear Friend: With false-positive COVID tests …
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Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors of Dirty Doorknob Dread
February 26, 2021 By: Danielle Gaines Read the full article …
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Senate President Seeks to Enhance State Ed. Board to Prepare for Blueprint Reforms
By: Elizabeth Shwe February 25, 2021 Read the full article …
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Wes Moore Actively Exploring 2022 Bid for Governor
By: Josh Kurtz February 24, 2021 Read the full article …
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Sweeping Climate Bill Passes Senate Committee After Four Voting Sessions
February 23, 2021 By: Elizabeth Shwe Read the full article …
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Vetoes, Vaccines, & Voting!
February 19, 2021 Dear Friend: I hope you're staying …
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To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green
To Address Climate Change, Schools Encouraged to Go Green By: …
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Recycling market development bill headed for governor’s signature in Maryland
February 17, 2021 By: Megan Quinn Read the full article …
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PRESS RELEASE: Enhancing Election Integrity
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Kagan Introduces Election Reform Package FOR IMMEDIATE …
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NG911 Bill Hearings
February 16, 2021 Dear 9-1-1 Colleague: I hope you are …
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A Sigh of R.E.L.I.E.F.
February 12, 2021 Dear Friend: Happy Lunar New Year …
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AAA: SPARE ME! AAA URGES MOTORISTS NOT TO GET CAUGHT WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE THIS WINTER
February 10, 2021 By: Ragina Ali Read the full press …
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The State of Vax, Tax, & Facts
February 5, 2021 Dear Friend: There's a lot of …
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Bill Would Require State Agencies, Local Boards of Elections To Live-Stream Meetings
February 3, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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$1.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan, HBCU settlement advance in Maryland Senate
February 3, 2021 By: Madeleine O'Neill Read the full article …
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Maryland Senate gives preliminary OK to $1.5B stimulus package
February 3, 2021 By: Holden Wilen Read the full article …
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Vaccine, Climate, Guns, and more…
January 29, 2021 Dear Friend: Newly elected President Joe …
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Vaccinating 911 Telecommunicators Is a National Imperative
January 29, 2021 By: John Chiaramonte Read the full article …
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Bills To Watch This Session In The Maryland General Assembly
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Schools in Maryland May Soon Be Teaching Students the Risks of Gambling
January 22, 2021 By: Eva Ivanova Read the full article …
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Gambling risks for youth may be taught in Md. high schools
January 21, 2021 By: Patrick Hauf Read the full article …
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Justice Has Returned!
January 22, 2021 Dear Friend: What an eventful week! …
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GAITHERSBURG’S CAVANAUGH BELL FEATURED IN ‘CELEBRATING AMERICA’ INAUGURATION EVENT
January 21, 2021 By: Suzanne Pollock Read the full article …
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5 environmental bills to watch during 2021 Maryland Legislative Session
January 19, 2021 By: Julia Rentsch Read the full article …
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State Election Officials Recommend More Drop-Off Boxes for Ballots in 2022
January 15, 2021 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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Maryland legislature gets down to the ‘people’s business’ with less pomp, more reflection on 2021 opening day
January 13, 2021 By: Pamela Wood and Bryn Stole Read …
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A Legislative Session Like No Other
January 13, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz, Bennett Leckrone, and Danielle …
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Hogan’s Latest Redistricting Gambit: A 9-Member Commission
January 12, 2021 By: Josh Kurtz Read the full article …
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Preview: My 2021 Legislative Agenda
January 8, 2021 Dear Friend: I'm sure you share my …
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As Fresh Debate Over Repeal of State Song Looms, Several Contenders Emerge to Replace It
January 8, 2021 By: Louis Peck Read the full article …
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Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms — December 29, 2020
Maryland may repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms …
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Within the Trenches Ep 358 — December 23, 2020
Within the Trenches Ep 358 December 23, 2020 By: Ricardo …
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No Place Like Home for the Holidays! — December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020 Dear Friend: I hope you are …
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Getting Stuff Done in 2020!! — December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 Dear Friend: Happy Chanukah (or however …
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Lawmakers hold hearing on audit revealing Marylanders were overtaxed millions of dollars — December 8, 2020
Lawmakers hold hearing on audit revealing Marylanders were overtaxed millions …
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Noteworthy Nonprofit Legislation – Created by National Council of Nonprofits
Covid Response Legislation Massachusetts Business Interruption Insurance (2020) Did …
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7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries — November 28, 2020
7-year-old teams up to build community food pantries Bell said …
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So thankful… — November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020 Dear Friend: As we prepare for a …
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PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commissioners Finalize 2020 Recommendations
9-1-1 Commissioners Finalize 2020 Recommendations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2020 …
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Letter to the Comptroller Regarding 9-1-1 Fee Audits and Response
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Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? — November 12, 2020
Why Hasn’t Maryland’s Comptroller Been Conducting Audits During the Pandemic? …
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Numbers Don’t Lie! — November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020 Dear Friend: This week's e-mail is …
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2020 Sine Die Letter
April 7, 2020 Dear Friend: Last night at midnight, …
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Before you vote…or trick or treat! — October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020 Dear Friend: Election Day is around the …
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Senator Cheryl Kagan, “The Coronavirus has devastated so many Industries. The reality is that we need Congress and the White House to work together to continue to provide support!” — October 26, 2020
Senator Cheryl Kagan, “The Coronavirus has devastated so many Industries. …
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EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT — October 26, 2020
EARLY VOTERS IN ROCKVILLE NOT FAZED BY HOUR PLUS WAIT …
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Approaching Election Day: Experts & Intimidation — October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020 Dear Friend: Early Voting begins on …
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PRESS RELEASE: 9-1-1 Commission Convenes to Consider Legislative Recommendations
9-1-1 Commission Convenes to Consider Legislative Recommendations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October …
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19 Days Until Election Day! — October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020 Dear Friend: Do you know someone …
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THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BALLOTS — October 13, 2020
THREE WEEKS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY, SEN. KAGAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS …
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Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency to draw criticism for pay and bonuses
Maryland Environmental Service is only the latest independent state agency …
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Food, Flu Shots, & #FoamFreeMD! — October 7, 2020
October 7, 2020 Dear Friend: This has been a crazy …
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Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month — October 8, 2020
Lt. Collins’ law one of several taking effect this month …
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Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes — October 8, 2020
Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes October 8, 2020 By: …
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Aren’t You Worth $18,000? — October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020 Dear Friend: The season of apple-picking …
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Maryland’s Foam Ban – September 30, 2020
Maryland's Foam Ban September 30, 2020 By: Cheyenne Corin Watch …
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Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1
Maryland To Ban Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1 September 30, 2020 …
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Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on Oct. 1
Here’s a Look at New State Laws Taking Effect on …
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PRESS RELEASE: Maryland (Finally) Goes #FoamFree!
Maryland (Finally) Goes #FoamFree! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2020 …
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Ballots & #FoamBan Coming Soon! — September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020 Dear Friend: Just when I thought 2020 …
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? — September 22, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE PHOTOCOPIES AN ONLINE BALLOT? September 22, …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam in Maryland — September 21, 2020
Sen. Cheryl Kagan & Del. Brooke Lierman: Farewell to Foam …
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No witty headline… but worth reading just the same! — September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020 Dear Friend: As we approach the Jewish High …
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Caring for our Community — September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020 Dear Friend: We have now survived …
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Back to School & Back on Kojo! — September 2, 2020
September 2, 2020 Dear Friend: You may notice that …
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Preakness won’t play Maryland’s state song, which celebrates Confederacy — September 12, 2020
Preakness won't play Maryland's state song, which celebrates Confederacy September …
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Rockville Chamber Mix & Mingle 8-19-20
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911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The Way — September 3, 2020
911 In The DMV: When Help Is Not On The …
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Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then what? — August 31, 2020
Your ballot application will arrive any day now, Maryland. Then …
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Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in Md., But Were Afraid to Ask — September 1, 2020
Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in …
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Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to Staff Polling Places — August 28, 2020
Elections Officials Believe They Have Enough Judges Lined Up to …
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Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog — August 28, 2020
Duplicate Ballot Applications In Maryland Spark Confusion, Concerns About Backlog …
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PRESS RELEASE: Election Foul-Up… Again — August 27, 2020
Election Foul-Up... Again! Annapolis, MD: On July 29th, Senator Cheryl …
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Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In Ballot Applications — August 20, 2020
Board OKs MACo’s Request for Additional State Funding for Mail-In …
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Protecting Consumers & Voters… and more! — August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020 Dear Friend: I hope many of you …
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Sen. Kagan Letter to SBE Regarding Curing and Canvassing — August 26, 2020
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9-1-1: Texting in MD Begins Today! — August 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Maryland Launches Text to 9-1-1 Statewide Today Annapolis, MD: For …
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Much to Celebrate! — August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 Dear Friend: What a week! It has …
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When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ — August 21, 2020
When it Comes to Government Openness, Maryland Is a ‘Backwater’ …
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CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 — August 20, 2020
CAN’T TALK IN AN EMERGENCY? NOW YOU CAN TEXT 9-1-1 …
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Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland — August 20, 2020
Texting 9-1-1 is now possible in Maryland August 20, 2020 …
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What the Md. board of elections wants you to know before voting in the upcoming election — August 19, 2020
What the Md. board of elections wants you to know …
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STATE SEN. KAGAN OFFERS ADVICE FOR SMOOTH VOTING PROCESS — August 14, 2020
STATE SEN. KAGAN OFFERS ADVICE FOR SMOOTH VOTING PROCESS August …
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Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even been printed yet. — August 19, 2020
Your Maryland ballot isn’t in the mail. It hasn’t even …
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Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick with choice to vote by mail — August 17, 2020
Advocates urge Maryland voters to request absentee ballots, then stick …
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Women (Finally?!) Making Progress… and More! — August 14, 2020
August 14, 2020 Dear Friend: Last Friday's visit with …
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The Politics Hour: August 7, 2020
Listen to the segment here. D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton joined The …
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Joining Kojo with Election Mojo! — August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020 Dear Friend: We are all pretty …
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Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan — August 5, 2020
Maryland Board Eyes Late Changes In November Election Plan August …
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Safe Travels, Schools, State Song, & More! — July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020 Dear Friend: As I mentioned in …
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MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS — July 23, 2020
MARYLAND LEGISLATORS CALL ON STATE TO MAIL BALLOTS TO ALL …
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COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS — July 20, 2020
COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WORKS ON NOVEMBER VOTING PLANS July …
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Elections, I-270, Nonprofits, Schools, & More! – July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020 Dear Friend: COVID infection rates and …
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9-1-1, Nonprofits, and November Election Problems! – July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020 Dear Friend: Despite the beautiful weather …
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Hogan Envisions a More Conventional General Election Voting Process — July 8, 2020
July 8, 2020 By: Bennett Leckrone Read the full article …
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Sen. Cheryl Kagan: Hogan’s Decision Means General Election WON’T Be ‘As Normal As Possible’ – July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020 Guest Commentary Read the full article here. …
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This state senator is busier than ever — June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 By: Cheryl C. Kagan Read the full …
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Conduit Street Podcast: A View From the Senate
June 26, 2020 By: Kevin Kinnally Listen to the Podcast …
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House of Delegates Speaker Jones: Civil War-themed state song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ needs to go
June 23, 2020 By: Pamela Wood and Emily Opilo Read …
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Tulsa, Telehealth, and the Carl Henn Trail: June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 Dear Friend: Despite the unexpectedly small …
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Maryland House speaker wants to repeal Civil War-era state song
June 23, 2020 By: Ovetta Wiggins Read the full article …
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State to Put Off Implementation of Styrofoam Ban Until Oct. 1
By: Elizabeth Shwe June 12, 2020 View the full story …
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Conduit Street Podcast: Unemployment, From Every Angle
June 11, 2020 Listen here. On the latest episode of …
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Protests & Primary Problems: June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020 Dear Friend: Recent events of police …
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Lawmaker Presses State Education Dept. on Telehealth for Students
By Elizabeth Shwe June 5, 2020 View the full story …
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