Here's How New Federal Eviction Protections Will Affect Maryland

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new, more limited protections for tenants this week.

Van Hollen, Cardin Get Baltimore Red Line Provision Added To Infrastructure Bill

Advocates for revival of a scuttled Baltimore-area subway line said they welcome efforts by Maryland's U.S. senators to get it back going.

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Visits Baltimore School, Says Students Need To Be In Classrooms

Secretary Cardona visited a Baltimore public school, urging districts across the state "to do all they can" to get students in classrooms.

At Offshore Wind Announcement There's New Hope For Steel Industry, But Climate Change Gets Short Shrift

The topline news carried political, economic, cultural wallop: State, federal and local officials, corporate chieftains, union heavyweights.

Don Mohler: We Are Broken, But…

"Thank goodness we didn’t have social media or Fox News during the polio epidemic of the 1950s, or we’d all be in iron lungs" -- the author

Maryland Elections Board, Blind Advocates Reach Agreement On Efforts To Improve Ballot Privacy For Voters With Disabilities

The longstanding dispute over ballot-marking devices disability advocates say forced them to cast segregated ballots has been settled.

Alsobrooks Seeks ‘Immediate' State Review Of School Board Ethics Report

County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) has asked the state's top school officials to “immediately” review these ethics allegations.

Anne Arundel County Steps Up Eviction Prevention Efforts

Anne Arundel County is ramping up its efforts to stave off evictions, County Executive Steuart Pittman (D) said Tuesday.

Howard Community College Offers Funding For Students Hit By Pandemic-Related Financial Losses, Increased Costs

The school is offering support to students financially harmed by the pandemic through loss of personal or family income, the report says.

Education Advocates: Blueprint Board Must Have Members With Expertise In Race Equity

The authors, a group of education officials and civil rights activists, say "the fight for racial equity in our schools is far from over."

Here's What's Happening With Eviction Protections And Rent Relief In Maryland

About 129,000 households are behind on rent in Maryland, according to the National Equity Atlas; relief funding is slow in getting to them.

2021 Charles Town Classic is Bigger, Tastier & Too Good to Miss

New live music, beer garden & food trucks: A winning trifecta for this year’s Classic

Anne Arundel To Require Vaccines For County Workers, And Masks In Government Buildings

Anne Arundel County's edicts result from the state's coronavirus numbers rising substantially from their lows of early spring.

Opinion: Maryland Needs A Housing Governor

A new governor "is the only means to achieve real socioeconomic equity and environmental sustainability," this zoning attorney states.

Maryland Lawmakers And Environmentalists Working Over The Summer On Climate Change Legislation

In a summer with frequent fires and floods, Maryland state lawmakers and environmental advocates ponder what the next climate bill holds.

Frank DeFilippo: Submit To The Vax And The Mask, Or Become A Pariah

To vax, or not to vax; mask, or not to mask; therein lies the question.

Campaign Roundup: Anne Arundel Senate Primary, Carroll County Action, A Resignation

Campaigns for the 2022 are heating up, including a number of contested primaries. Here are some notes from the campaign trail:

Local Leaders Grapple With Federal Red Tape As They Try To Quickly Distribute Rent Relief Funding

According to the U.S. Treasury, Maryland’s state government lags behind others in terms of distributing funding, the report indicates.

Ferguson Adds To His Leadership Team, Shifts Some Senators' Committee Assignments

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) on Monday announced new Senate leadership and committee assignments.

Lawmakers, Hogan Administration At Odds Over Secretary's Absence From Health Briefing

A joint briefing of 2 legislative committees went far shorter than anticipated due to health secretary Schrader's absence, the report says.

Opinion: State Should Expand Protections For COVID-Exposed Workers

The author, 40 years versed in occupational safety and health, says there are many workers in the state at risk and who deserve protection.

Opinion: Prince George's School Board Member Gives Her Take On Recent Controversy

The author, a board member, says she is part of the "new generation of elected leaders" with a goal to make "bold, transformational change."

Congress Clears $521M To Pay For National Guard Costs Tied To Jan. 6 Attack

Maryland Adjutant General Gowen advocated for reimbursement, saying National Guard training programs would be in jeopardy without it.

‘Highway To Nowhere' Could Benefit As Senators And Biden Strike Deal On $550B In New Infrastructure Spending

A major infrastructure package with a $1 billion allocation to re-connect communities could aid W. Baltimore and its "Highway to Nowhere."

Opinion: Is Maryland Ready For Redistricting?

The author, co-leader of a grass roots group, says Maryland "has the look of a gerrymandered state" with "many irregular borders."

“Enough Is Enough:” Franchot Seeks Crackdown On Late Contracts

Two Democrats who serve on the Board of Public Works have complained that state agencies are flouting the state’s emergency procurement law.

A Year Later, Few Loose Ends Remain In COVID-Related Student Housing Disputes

Last December, MEDCO signed an agreement with 2 universities to release students from leases under certain circumstances, the report says.

State, Federal And Private Sector Leaders Urge Collaboration At Maryland Cybersecurity Summit

The purpose of the summit, organized by Hogan, was to "outline how public-private partnerships can boost cybersecurity across the country."

New State Superintendent Urges School Systems To Move The Needle On Learning Loss

All 24 public school systems in Maryland have begun summer programs to help students catch up from learning loss induced by the coronavirus.

Josh Kurtz: Gov. Michael Steele?

Does Steele, who turned his television platform to national celebrity, have one more political act left in him in Maryland, the author asks?

Baltimore County Activist Brittany Oliver Eyes Ruppersberger Seat

Rep. Ruppersberger (D) appears to have his toughest Democratic primary challenger in recent memory in progressive activist Brittany Oliver.

Opinion: Chesapeake Economics Need To Be Re-Aligned To Better Protect The Bay

After the Fourth of July parade in Rock Hall, friends and family headed down to the pier for steamed crabs and cold beer.

Power Struggle, Ethics Complaints, Lawsuits Roil Prince George's School Board

The Prince George's County Board of Education is in crisis, "riven by conflict and splintered into angry factions," the report indicates.

Business Group Rips Legislators' Votes, Presents Lawmakers With A Reading List

Yearly, the Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation, previously known as Maryland Business for Responsive Government, issues this report card.

Opinion: More Women's Voices Needed In Positions Of Power

Both 2018 and 2020 were record-breaking years of women running for, and being elected to, political office, the author says.

In First Ad, Mizeur Urges End To “Harris Embarrassment,” Says He "Clings to Old Hatreds And New Conspiracies"

Democrat Heather Mizeur's first campaign ad video accuses Republican incumbent Harris of boosting Trump's "big lie" about the 2020 election.

Frank DeFilippo: Maryland's Efforts To Curb Smoking May Go To Pot

The tobacco industry may thank you for smoking pot. It could lead to a craving for traditional cigarettes, the author says.

Md. Attorney Sets Up Referral Service Linking Black Lawyers With Black Clients

Over her 15 years as a civil rights attorney, Brown always thought more how "Black people could connect with Black lawyers, and vice versa."

Opinion: As Maryland Knows, Cybersecurity Is Easier Said Than Done

As Hogan wades into national issues with increasing frequency, he should check if Maryland is leading by example before plunging in.

Frosh Selects St. Louis County Police Misconduct Prosecutor To Head New Independent Investigations Unit

Mulhauser, experienced and who currently serves as St. Louis County's top police misconduct watchdog, will lead the new investigations unit.