A congressional redistricting plan favored by Democrats advanced in the Maryland state Senate Wednesday. In their first session of the day, senators rejected an amendment that would have swapped out the map for one preferred by Gov. Larry Hogan, R.
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Maryland TikTok creators share their side of the story
Maryland TikTok creators reflect on the lack of a creator community in the state that other hotspots have, despite a growing industry of content creators.
Pandemic financially devastated minority-led nonprofits
Tiffany Turner-Allen said she is tired of her nonprofit organization and workers being seen as resilient and coworkers calling themselves martyrs to their community causes.
House rejects amendment to swap redistricting maps
The Maryland House of Delegates on Tuesday rejected an amendment that would have swapped the Democrat-led legislative commission’s congressional redistricting plan for that of the governor’s citizen commission.
House committee recommends legislative redistricting map
A House of Delegates committee voted to recommend a congressional redistricting plan proposed by the Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission, and the Maryland Senate voted to override several vetoes Monday — the first day of the General Assembly’s 2021 special session.
Legislature plans special session on redistricting, vetoes
The Maryland General Assembly plans to convene for a special session Monday to focus on congressional redistricting and overriding vetoes from the 2021 session.
Hogan announces COVID measures in face of omicron variant
Maryland is working to increase its capacity to track COVID-19 variants, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, announced Wednesday, as a new variant is being found around the globe, including in the United States.
Maryland counties vaccinate youngest schoolchildren
Over two weeks into vaccine eligibility for 5- to 11-year-olds, all local school and health systems in Maryland have agreed to facilitate clinics, and vaccination rates are climbing.
Maryland State House dome, grounds slated for repairs
The historic dome atop the Maryland State House, and surrounding grounds and structures, is scheduled to get a revamp with a new $619,620 state contract.
Maryland turkey farmers have high sales and high costs
Maryland’s small turkey farmers faced higher costs this year, but Thanksgiving has allowed many to sell their entire inventory well before the holiday.
High fuel costs have led to high feed prices, according to a local farmer, leading some to raise turkey prices while others absorb the hit.