By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Due to an overflow of submissions, the Moore-Miller administration has extended the boards and commissions application deadline to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 Members of the governor’s boards and commissions are private citizens and public servants who help the administration find a solution to government issues. “I am excited […]
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Child poverty, transportation and schools in proposed state budget for next fiscal year
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Just two days into his historic term, Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a proposed budget that spells out his plans for stemming child poverty, ensuring health care, enhancing the state’s schools and shoring up Maryland’s transportation infrastructure. Moore’s $63.1 billion budget proposal for the fiscal year ending in 2024 […]
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Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland announces legislative agenda for 2023 general assembly session
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. the 64-member Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) announced their top priorities for the 445th Maryland General Assembly. A significant crowd of news outlets and community activists joined members of the caucus as they outlined five priorities affecting Black and minority Marylanders […]
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Governor Wes Moore sworn into office as first Black man to lead Maryland
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Governor Westley Watende Omari Moore has been officially sworn into office. The first Black man to lead the state of Maryland was sworn-in at noon on Jan. 18 at the State House in Annapolis, Md., along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. After a spirited introduction by media mogul […]
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Inauguration Day arrives for Gov. Elect-Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Elect-Aruna Miller
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Elect-Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Elect- Aruna Miller will be sworn into office today at noon. The event will be held at the State Capital in Annapolis, Md. The swearing-in ceremony will feature performances by local artists across Maryland, including Bowie High School Marching Bulldogs, Morgan State […]
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, first woman in state history to win the post, sworn into office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Former House of Delegates member Brooke Lierman was sworn into office on Jan. 16, making her the first woman comptroller of Maryland and the first woman to hold an independent, statewide office. “I am honored and humbled to share this day with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Lierman, […]
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A movement evolves: local organization shifts focus from preventing violence to promoting peace
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Though the Baltimore Ceasefire 365 has been rebranded to become the Baltimore Peace Movement, the work will remain the same. The notable Baltimore-based volunteer organization aims to end the epidemic of violence through the power of peace and the importance of paying attention to what a person wants […]
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Re-elected House Speaker, Del. Adrienne A. Jones appoints diverse House committee chairs
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Del. Adrienne A. Jones (D- District 10) was once again voted Speaker of the House of Delegates on the opening day of the 2023 General Assembly session. She was met with joyous cheers from her colleagues upon being sworn in on Jan. 11. On Jan. 5, House Speaker […]
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Maryland General Assembly commences 2023 session, lawmakers discuss upcoming legislative proposals
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Jan. 11, the Maryland General Assembly commenced the historic 445th session. All Maryland senators and delegates were officially sworn in. Though delegates and senators are still getting acquainted with each other and the operations of the 2023 session, they are ready to tackle issues of great concern […]
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Baltimoreans react to new squeegee ban zones
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On Jan. 10, part of Mayor Brandon Scott’s Squeegee Action Plan took effect. The six-zone squeegee ban targets high-traffic intersections where panhandling and solicitation activity will no longer be tolerated. The plan will be enforced by patrolling officers. To keep arrests low, squeegee workers will get two warnings […]
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Two more Baltimore City Public School Students shot at close of violent week
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) has reported that two students were shot on Friday, just days after five students were shot in Edmondson Village Shopping Center, leaving one dead. “Today, we learned that two students were injured in a shooting across the […]
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Ivan Bates officially sworn in as State’s Attorney of Baltimore City
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Prominent leader and Army veteran Ivan Bates is officially the Baltimore City State’s Attorney. On Jan. 3, Bates took the oath of office at the War Memorial Building in downtown Baltimore. “I am humbled and honored that you, the people of Baltimore, have […]
