A shortened schedule could drastically affect workers’ ability to travel to and from work at night and in the morning, among other things.
Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan’s Decision to Delay School Start Sparks Twitter Debate
“School after Labor Day is now the law of the land in Maryland,” Hogan said, ignoring concerns from teachers unions and the Democratic-controlled state legislature.
Franchot Dismisses Concerns Over Impact of Late School Start on Poor Families
State Comptroller Peter Franchot, a long-time advocate of a post-Labor Day start of schools around the state, defended Gov. Larry Hogan’s move despite concerns raised by some that it may cost families more money for additional daycare resulting from the later start of schools.
Bethesda Medal of Honor Winner Calls Hillary Clinton “Ready to Lead” in DNC Speech
Answering the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump’s criticisms of the Democratic Party on veterans’ issues, the last night of the Democratic National Convention featured a ringing endorsement of Hillary Clinton from retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg from Bethesda, a Medal of Honor recipient.
Maryland Delegates Feel Unified After Clinton’s Historic Speech at Democratic National Convention
Maryland delegates for both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton said they felt optimistic and united coming out of the Democratic National Convention that closed Thursday night.
Maryland Political Leaders Look at the Impact Women Will Have in November’s Election
They are three political women with roots in Maryland. Maryland senior Sen. Barbara Mikulski, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend look at the impact and role women will play in November’s presidential election.
Maryland Delegates Consider the Role Maryland May Have in the Presidential Election
With the Democratic National Convention now history, Maryland delegates look ahead to November’s election and the role the state will play in the selection of the next president.
Freddie Gray Legal Decision Makes Waves at DNC
The decision to drop all charges against officers in Freddie Gray’s death reverberated outside the Democratic National Convention Wednesday.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Makes Pitch for Hillary Clinton
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who had been a challenger for the democratic presidential nomination, told DNC delegates that “it’s time to put a bully racist in his place and a tough woman in hers.”
Creative Hats Help to Spread the Message at the DNC
At the Democratic National Convention, the political messages are everywhere — including on top of delegates’ heads.