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June 30, 2020

Trone hopes more police use support programs

Credit: Cumberland Times-News, Brandon Glass CUMBERLAND — U.S. Rep. David Trone has introduced legislation that would increase privacy protections for…

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June 30, 2020

2,000 Advocates Join National Council’s First Ever Virtual Hill Day at Home

Credit: National Council for Mental Wellbeing This week, the National Council partnered with 29 national advocacy organizations to host our…

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June 30, 2020

‘Not a welcoming sight’: Maryland officials condemn hanging figure

Credit: The Tribune Democrat, Lindsay Renner-Wood GRANTSVILLE, Md. — A figure hanging by its neck from a tree limb in…

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June 30, 2020

Hanging dummy stirs social media furor

Credit: Cumberland Times-News, Lindsay Renner-Wood GRANTSVILLE — Pictures of a dummy hanging by a rope from a tree outside a…

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June 26, 2020

As state extends health care signup period again, Frosh praises presses for new Federal enrollments

Credit: Maryland Matters, Bruce DePuyt Despite an historic pandemic, the Trump administration has refused to allow people who don’t have…

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June 19, 2020

Md. Democrats Back Reconciliation Commission to Address, Heal Racism

Credit: Maryland Matters Several Maryland Democrats are backing a plan to help the United States confront the legacy of centuries…

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June 17, 2020

Thousands of unemployment claims remain unprocessed, unpaid

Credit: The Frederick News-Post, Erika Riley While unemployment applications continue to surpass 1,000 a week in Frederick County, many applicants…

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June 12, 2020

Trone Introduces ‘Ban the Box’ Legislation With Maxine Waters

Credit: Maryland Matters U.S. Rep. David J. Trone (D-Md.) has introduced a bill that would remove the requirement to inform…

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June 10, 2020

Maryland congressional leaders urge Gov. Larry Hogan to make more improvements to unemployment website

Credit: The Baltimore Sun, Mckenna Oxenden Maryland congressional leaders are urging Gov. Larry Hogan to make more improvements to the…

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June 09, 2020

Md. Dems sponsor new legislation for police reforms

Credit: Maryland Matters, Robin Bravender Congressional Democrats outlined their vision for sweeping police reforms on Capitol Hill Monday, following weeks…

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