August 13, 2021
Comments Off on Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
New census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
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August 13, 2021
Comments Off on Bipartisan policing overhaul deal prospects appearing ever fainter
Prospects seem increasingly faint for a bipartisan Senate deal on overhauling policing practices as deadlocked lawmakers have left the Capitol for August recess.
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August 13, 2021
Comments Off on Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators say transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
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August 13, 2021
Comments Off on Moderate Dems demand quick passage of infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON — Moderate House Democrats say they would sink a crucial fiscal blueprint outlining $3.5 trillion in social and environment spending unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first, a new complication for the divided party’s drive to enact President ...
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August 12, 2021
Comments Off on More Maryland counties impose mask mandates in government buildings
Two more Maryland jurisdictions will now require employees and visitors to wear masks while in county government buildings.
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August 12, 2021
Comments Off on Census shows US is diversifying, Maryland growing, Baltimore shrinking
The U.S. became more diverse and more urban over the past decade, and the white population dropped for the first time on record, the Census Bureau reported.
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August 12, 2021
Comments Off on HHS joins vaccine trend, orders shots for its health workers
The Health and Human Services Department is requiring employees who provide care or services for patients to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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August 12, 2021
Comments Off on Judge: Capital Gazette gunman sentencing date won’t change
The gunman found criminally responsible in the killings of five people at the Capital Gazette newsroom still will be sentenced late next month, a judge ruled.
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August 11, 2021
Comments Off on Maryland teachers leader offers to work with state on vaccination rules
The head of Maryland's largest teacher's union said it is prepared to work with officials to develop requirements for coronavirus vaccinations or testing.
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August 11, 2021
Comments Off on Maryland board advances Capital Beltway toll lanes plan
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to move ahead on a plan to ease Capital Beltway traffic by replacing an aging bridge and creating toll lanes.
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