HOYER SUPPORTS FORMER CAMPAIGN MANAGER IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE: Representative Steny H. Hoyer, who recently announced his retirement after nearly 45 years of service in Congress, is throwing his support behind his former campaign manager, 31-year-old Adrian Boafo, as his successor in the House of Representatives. Alec Dent and Maegan Vazquez/The Washington Post.
$164 MILLION DIRECTED TOWARDS HOSPITALS STRAINED BY FLU SURGE: This flu season has been particularly challenging for Maryland residents, with over 4,000 individuals hospitalized due to the flu this year, along with an additional 1,000 affected by RSV and hundreds hospitalized with COVID-19, according to recent state statistics. WTOP News/Maryland Matters.
WINTER STORM PREPARATIONS: ROAD AND HOSPITAL READINESS: A significant winter storm is forecasted to impact Maryland this weekend, with expected snowfall ranging from 5 to 18 inches. City, county, and state officials are making extensive preparations to treat roadways and manage potential emergencies during the storm. Clara Longo de Freitas, Meredith Cohn, Daniel Zawodny, Sapna Bansil, Alex Mann and Jess Nocera/The Baltimore Banner.
DEL. SCOTT PHILLIPS ELECTED CHAIR OF BLACK CAUCUS: Baltimore County Delegate N. Scott Phillips has been elected as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, with Anne Arundel County Senator Shaneka Henson serving as the first vice chair, as announced by the caucus on Thursday. Mennatalla Ibrahim/The Baltimore Sun.
HARFORD DETENTION CENTER UNDER FIRE FROM NAACP AND ACLU LAWSUIT: A comprehensive lawsuit filed by the ACLU and NAACP raises allegations of a “dangerous pattern of abuse” at the Harford County Detention Center, reportedly leading to over 20 suicide attempts since 2019. Brendan Nordstrom/The Baltimore Sun.
LAWMAKERS AIM TO EXPEDITE COURT PROCESS FOR SQUATTER CASES: Maryland legislators are advocating for a more streamlined legal process for handling squatter situations, which includes a proposal to accelerate the removal timeline for unauthorized tenants living in residential properties. Hallie Miller/The Baltimore Banner.
MO CO COUNCILMEMBER FRIEDSON REPORTS $1 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN FUNDS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE BID: Andrew Friedson, the District 1 councilmember of Montgomery County, has announced that he has raised over $1 million for his Democratic nomination campaign for county executive in the upcoming June primary—the highest amount of any candidate competing in the race, based on the latest campaign finance filings with the state. Ceoli Jacoby/Bethesda Today.
BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACE FUNDRAISING EXCEEDS $1 MILLION: The race for Baltimore County executive is heating up, with four Democratic candidates together raisingapproximately $1.3 million within the past year, as indicated by recent campaign finance reports released late Wednesday.
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS OPPOSE ICE FUNDING AS U.S. HOUSE APPROVES SPENDING BILLS: No lawmaker from Maryland supported the budget for the Department of Homeland Security. Ariana Figueroa/Maryland Matters.
UPDATE ON THE NINTH DAY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION: Annapolis is bustling as a vital Senate committee is scheduled to hear discussions on two proposedbills aimed at restricting federal immigration enforcement within Maryland’s borders. Banner Staff/The Baltimore Banner.
- Democrats in Annapolis are introducing a range of bills this session aimed at curtailing local law enforcement powers throughout the state. Jeff Morgan/WMAR 2 News.Â
INVESTIGATION SUPPORTS IVAN BATES’ DECISION TO DISASSOCIATE FROM MONSE, MAYOR SCOTT CHALLENGES FINDINGS: A legal review commissioned by the office of Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates corroborated his decision to sever ties with Mayor Brandon Scott’s public safety office. Dan Belson/The Baltimore Sun.
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