Baltimore City Councilmembers Danielle McCray and Mark Conway have announced upcoming legislative hearings on the opioid crisis, with the first hearing scheduled for July 10, and the second and third hearings set for July 24 and August 28.
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State, local leaders celebrate Baltimore Red Line
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott have announced that the Red Line will be a light rail instead of a rapid bus system, with the state continuing to work with the community and federal and local partners throughout the process.
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Experts discuss importance of racial impact studies in public policy
Panelists at the 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Convention discussed the importance of racial impact studies in public policy making, and how they can help reduce racial discrimination and inequities in criminal justice bills.
Posted inMaryland News
$15.5 million in federal funding awarded for South Baltimore infrastructure
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Kweisi Mfume have announced $15.5 million in federal funding for Baltimore City’s Hanover Street Corridor revitalization project, which will improve transit, pedestrian walkways, and other transportation options in South Baltimore.
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Americans discuss what they’re looking for in the first presidential debate of 2024
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com President Joe Biden and the Republican contender, former President Donald Trump, are set to face off once again on June 27 at this year’s first presidential debate in Atlanta. This debate will be hosted by CNN and moderated by reporters Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Ahead of the […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks two years after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden have been fighting to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as 80% of women support increasing access to birth control pills and 57% support an abortion pill.
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Baltimore City Council approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B budget with no amendments
Baltimore City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s $4.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 without any amendments, despite some turbulence over the date for the final vote.
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Maryland leaders, officials celebrate new civil rights exhibition in Baltimore City Hall
Baltimore City Hall is hosting an exhibition celebrating 40 years since Maryland’s divestment from apartheid-era South Africa, featuring contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and emphasizing the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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Day two of NNPA 2024 National Convention brings conversation on plight of Black Americans
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting its annual convention in Baltimore, with sessions focusing on the Black Press, Black communities, families and voter turnout, with keynote speaker Damon Todd Hewitt discussing the challenges facing African Americans and the importance of voting.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted to dismiss a challenge to mifepristone, an abortion pill, and keep it on the market, while Democrats and advocates continue to fight for reproductive freedom.
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Baltimore City water bills to get a makeover this month
Baltimore City residents will see improvements to their water bill system, including a newly enhanced physical water bill and customer self-service portal, which will be available from June 17, while the online portal will be down from June 12-17.