Maryland residents are opposed to increases in state government services and taxes, as they are already burdened by high inflation and a 32% increase in the state budget, and the governor has balanced the budget through fee increases and transferring funds from various balances.
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Rev. Jerome Stephens celebrates retirement at New Shiloh’s 122nd anniversary
New Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd anniversary and honored the retirement of the Rev. Jerome Stephens, who has served as director of community outreach for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and a devoted member of New Shiloh for 47 years.
Posted inPOLITICS
Dawn Moore, first lady of Maryland, addresses the weight of childcare in Maryland
First Lady Dawn Moore of Maryland attended the United Way of Central Maryland’s 2024 Women’s Forum on Sept. 26, highlighting the need to provide more access to child care for women to return to the workforce.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered electrifying speeches on day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A host of noted leaders and elected officials spoke straight to voters via live stream on the DNC’s official Youtube channel. Both implored voters to take part in […]
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Nourishing Maryland: A future without hunger
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored legislation to increase Maryland’s supplemental assistance for seniors, providing an additional $4.2 million in SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2025 and removing the minimum eligibility age, ensuring that no one in Maryland is faced with food insecurity.
Posted inHealth
How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
Posted inBaltimore News
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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Pr. George’s County’s Annapolis delegation celebrates at town hall event, 120 bills signed into law
The Maryland General Assembly’s Prince George’s County delegation celebrated their legislative successes, including $198 million in capital requests and 120 signed bills, during a town hall session at Bowie State University.
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Governor Moore signs bills to improve public safety and juvenile justice
Gov. Wes Moore signed several public safety bills into law, including the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, the Juvenile Law Reform, the Pava Marie LaPere Act and the Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024, while vetoing bills that would have modernized the state’s public notice requirements and allowed out-of-state RV dealers to temporarily participate in Maryland RV shows.
Posted inBaltimore County Government
Judge Michelle Greer makes history as first African-American to serve Baltimore County Orphan’s Court
Judge Michelle Greer has been appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to become the first African-American woman to be appointed to the Baltimore County Orphan’s Court in its 250-year history.
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Gov. Moore signs bills to protect Marylanders’ data, end child poverty in Maryland communities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed data protection bills and the ENOUGH Act into law, which aim to protect children online and eradicate poverty in Maryland communities, respectively.