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Maryland Republicans Take Round One In Redistricting Challenge
The case is expected to head to the state Supreme Court; the challenge in Dorchester County is undecided.

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The case is expected to head to the state Supreme Court; the challenge in Dorchester County is undecided.

The explosion Wednesday afternoon left one woman dead and the homeowner, a man in “serious condition” in the hospital.
Hendershot’s son-in-law, Del. Andrew Pruski, said he will miss his "wit, smile, and constant encouragement."
Savage Highlands State Park was a former privately held woodland resort in Garrett County.
Hispanic enrollment declined for the first time in years despite continued robust growth in the state’s Hispanic population.
Questions remain about implementation from county officials and about ethical concerns from disability rights advocates.
The school district began in 2019 to adopt policies “to conceal gender identity information from parents of high school students.”
The ruling vacates Griffin’s conviction and sends the case back to U.S. District Court for further proceedings.
Decade-old settlement over medical access at Baltimore jail extended for the third time.
The Survey also finds support for new nuclear power plants and the expansion of beer and wine sales to grocery stores.
“Marylanders’ ability to access affordable and quality health care should not depend on their zip code,” Gov. Wes Moore (D) said.
“I couldn’t stand the thought of my kids never visiting me because of an industrial site right across the street," Krissy Flateau said.
The Maryland Freedom Caucus, a conservative group lead lawsuit, was joined by Senate minority leaders.
The concern in the committee is that the new building code regulation is less environmentally stringent than the national code.
The Governor is expected to hold a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday for a measure that now goes to voters.
The announcement comes just days after the state finalized an $85 million deal to acquire rights to the Preakness Stakes.
The legislature can be called into session by a proclamation of the governor or by a three-fifths vote of the legislature.
House and Senate leaders post legislation Wednesday that includes ballot question language.
School board member Xiomara Medina: ‘There’s a ton of work to do.’
Utility companies’ cost estimates are ‘not only exorbitant, but speculative,’ regulators say.