The state’s mobile application for unemployment assistance needs better functionality and accessibility, state legislators told Maryland’s Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson on Thursday.
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New Immigrant Affairs office to connect resource centers
A new Governor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs is tasked with connecting immigrant advocacy resources across the state to those in need, and Maryland’s nonprofits and high-ranking officials have thrown in their support — and expectations.
Horse rescue will operate new facility with grant from state
A horse sanctuary in Maryland plans to use a $100,000 state grant to pay for new indoor training and education facilities. Earlier this month, the Board of Public Works approved the grant to Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Woodbine, Maryland.
Day of the Dead celebration honors Maryland COVID-19 victims
People in Maryland, including those without legal immigration status, prepare to celebrate Day of the Dead after losing loved ones to COVID-19 in the U.S. and Mexico. Over 1 million people have died from COVID-19 in the two countries.
Maryland needs more marijuana data, experts say
Collecting data before potential legalization of recreational cannabis use would allow for comparison afterward.
Maryland will pay wrongfully convicted man
Maryland has agreed to pay a wrongfully convicted prisoner more than $500,000 in compensation.
More non-prescription meds are coming to vending machines
Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with candy or chips under a new state law.
Hogan proposes $150 million for increased Maryland police funding
Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on Friday announced police and public-safety funding proposals, which drew criticism from Democratic members of the Legislature.
Maryland hiring new superintendent for juvenile facilities
A new superintendent is being hired to help manage Maryland’s schools for troubled youth, starting in January.
Hogan announces budget framework for surplus
The five-point plan includes boosting the state’s rainy-day fund, tax relief for retirees, tax relief for Marylanders, help for underserved people, and “enhancement” for state employees — likely in the form of compensation.