State Roundup: Frosh confirms he won’t run for AG office again; Biden in Baltimore

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State Roundup: Frosh confirms he won’t run for AG office again; Biden in Baltimore

FROSH ANNOUNCEMENT LEAVES ONE MORE OPEN SEAT: Attorney General Brian Frosh Thursday announced that he will leave office at the expiration of his current term in Jan. 2023, Bryan Renbaum…

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Van Hollen urges support for legislation to make health care enrollment easier

@BryanRenbaum U.S. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tuesday emphasized his support for legislation that aims to address disparities in health care coverage by making it easier for the uninsured to enroll…

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Montgomery Co. tracks spike in domestic violence cases involving strangulations

Montgomery County, Maryland, is reporting more serious domestic violence crimes than ever before, many where the officers report the victim was strangled. Montgomery County, Maryland, is reporting more serious domestic…

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Man arrested in death of Georgia officer slain on 1st shift

ALAMO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a man suspected of gunning down a Georgia police officer during his first… ALAMO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a man suspected…

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State Roundup: Elrich says federal vaxx mandate would be helpful; Bloodsworth receives state payout under new exoneration law

ELRICH WOULD BACK NATIONWIDE VAXX MANDATE: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Wednesday said a universal COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by the federal government would be a very useful tool in…

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MSEA president says the pandemic exacerbated teacher attrition

@BryanRenbaum While attracting and retaining good teachers has always been difficult, the coronavirus pandemic has made the situation even more difficult as already overburdened educators are forced to take on…

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Baltimore Fire kicks off fire prevention week

BALTIMORE — Fire prevention week is here and the Baltimore City Fire Department is spreading the word about fire safety. Today city and fire officials officially kicked-off the week. This…

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State Roundup: Senate work group, Health secretary at odds over school vaxx mandate

SENATE WORK GROUP PUSHES MANDATED SCHOOL VAXX: Members of a Senate oversight group renewed pressure on the Hogan administration Monday for mandated COVID-19 vaccinations in public schools, Bryan Sears reports…

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Restaurant Association of Md. CEO: Inflation, supply and staffing shortages hurting the industry

@BryanRenbaum Inflation, uncertainly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both supply and staffing shortages are among the greatest challenges facing the restaurant industry, Restaurant Association of Maryland President and CEO…

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State Roundup: Maryland continues to enjoy high diversity ranking; Dem governor hopefuls focus on tenant issues in public forum

MARYLAND CONTINUES TO ENJOY HIGH DIVERSITY RANKING: When it comes to diversity, Maryland continues to show that it ranks as one of the best in the nation, according to a…

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