Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s, which offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.
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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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Congressman Kweisi Mfume appointed to U.S. House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has been appointed to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he will be responsible for oversight and legislation regarding national security developments affecting foreign policy.
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U.S. Rep. David Trone rallies behind PG County Exec. Angela Alsobrooks following Md. senate primary defeat
U.S. Rep. David Trone lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks winning the primary election.
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Alsobrooks defeats Trone by decisive margin, wins Maryland Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Angela Alsobrooks has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, defeating Rep. David Trone by a margin of 10 to 1, and is now set to face former Maryland governor Larry Hogan in the general election.
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The AFRO endorses Alsobrooks, Scott, Mosby and more
The AFRO announced their full slate of endorsements for the 2024 campaign, including Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate, Brandon M. Scott for Baltimore City mayor, Nick Mosby for Baltimore City Council president and more.
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume aims to tackle community concerns in Turner Station
Rep. Kweisi Mfume held a town hall meeting in the Turner Station community to address their concerns about flooding, food deserts, and pollution, and is committed to finding ways to improve their quality of life.
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John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District
John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr., a 41-year-old veteran of politics, has been endorsed by the AFRO as the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District due to his leadership in the recovery efforts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, his experience in the House of Delegates, and his dedication to the community.
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Gov. Moore signs renter rights and housing affordability legislation into law
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) made housing affordability and access a priority during the 2024 Maryland legislative session, signing three bills to address the issue and prevent politically motivated book bans.
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Rockville teen charged with threatening mass violence
Alex Ye, 18, of Rockville, Md., was charged with threatening mass violence after state, county and federal officials uncovered multiple social media posts and a 129-page “manifesto” describing his desire to shoot up both a local elementary and high school.
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Maryland program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees begins
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $12.5 million program to help Port of Baltimore businesses retain employees in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, with grants available to businesses that employ up to 500 workers, unions, trade associations, and organizations that have had operations hindered or completely halted by the port slowdown.
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Historic $206 million allocated to Chesapeake Bay restoration by EPA
By Brennan Stewart Capital News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated towards projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The historic levels of funding reflect the Biden administration’s increased investments in environmental programs and infrastructure projects. “For a long time, the EPA’s budget […]