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House Approves Trio Of Child Care Bills, As New Scholarship Enrollments Remain Frozen
One measure seeks to decrease waiting list in popular child care scholarship program
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Maryland Joins Two Dozen States Challenging Trump's Second Tariff Push
24 states said Trump’s justification for using the law “is fatally flawed” because he redefines key terms regarding tariffs.
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LGBTQ+ Caucus Targets Legislative Priorities For The Rest Of The 2026 Session
Two priorities return from last year – designation of ‘X' on birth certificates, inclusive civics education
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Behavioral Health Advocates Seek ‘Sensible' Provider Payment Boost Amid Workforce Shortage
The proposed budget would cut $155 million from the Behavioral Health Administration.
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Senate Advances Measure To Limit Adult Charges For Youth
The final Senate vote could happen this week; House leaders are waiting to see what comes out of the Senate before acting.
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Moore, Peña-Melnyk Make Rare Committee Appearances To Testify For ‘Dynamic Pricing' Bills
The governor’s bill would prohibit the practice.
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Environmental Advocates Seek Wider Cleanup After Potomac River Sewage Spill
DC Water officials say that further overflows may still occur until a temporary solution is completed, likely in mid-March.
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DC Health Officials Lift Water Advisory On Potomac River After Sewage Spill
D.C. Health lifted the advisory Monday and said daily testing showed bacteria levels are within safe ranges for recreational activities.
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Even Pro Tems Need Practice, Hoyer And Boafo Hit The Road, Eberle Steps Down, In Political Notes
A spokesperson for the speaker’s office said Clippinger was getting in some practice for when he might have to step in and run the chamber.
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Maryland Lawmakers Aim To Help Some Rural Communities Get More Funds For Projects
“It’s about building that skill in rural communities so that we can create vibrant places all across the state,” Charlotte Davis said.
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$50 Million Worth Of Solar Panels Headed For ‘Highly Visible' State Lands
SEIF funds would be used to install panels on Maryland Department of Transportation parking lots, brownfields.
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U.S. Supreme Court Lets State Court Ruling Stand On Maryland Gun Seizure Law
The Court let stand a ruling that said the state is justified in banning gun possession by those sentenced to two years or more in prison.
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House Votes Mostly On Party Lines, Approves Three Emergency Immigration Measures
The bills target the federal government’s mass immigration enforcement policies by challenging detention centers and civil rights violations
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Beidle Withdraws At The Filing Deadline, Taps Chang For Her Senate Seat
Rushern Baker joins crowded race to succeed Hoyer in otherwise quiet deadline day for 2026 election filings.
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Benson, Jones Absences Leave Void In The Senate And House
As the legislature reaches the midway point of the session, it is unclear when either may return.
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Maryland Democrats To Protest Trump's State Of The Union With Their Presence, Absence
The State of the Union is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Tuesday and will likely continue for several hours.
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Prince George's County Officials Say They're Ramping Up Opposition To ICE
Aisha Braveboy said she will seek to have the executive order she signed Thursday drafted into legislation and passed by the council.
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Snowstorm Could Freeze Out Some Would-Be Candidates
The announcement came with just over 48 hours left before a key filing deadline for the 2026 elections — 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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It's Hale-Keys '26, Lobbying For Liberation, And ‘Productive' Sewage Spill Talks, In Political Notes
“Ed Hale will put more money back into the pockets of citizens, because you know what to do with your money better than some politician."
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Advocates For Disabilities Community Are Facing ‘Déjà Vu' Over Proposed Budget Cuts
Family members, caregivers, and recipients rally to urge lawmakers to restore a proposed $150 million cut to the DDA budget.
