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January 12, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Watch Live: Hogan to Make Redistricting Announcement at 1 p.m.

Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a media briefing Tuesday at 1 p.m. where he will make an announcement about redistricting reform. “Maryland is notorious for having some of the most gerrymandered districts in the nation, but we believe that voters should choose their representatives—not the other way around,” Hogan tweeted. Watch the briefing here: Hogan’s […]

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January 11, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hogan: State House Bulking Up Security as FBI Warns of Armed Demonstrations

Maryland State Police (MSP) is aware of online information about possible armed protests at state capitols, according to Gov. Larry Hogan’s office. An internal FBI memo warns that armed demonstrations are being planned at all 50 state capitols and may begin this weekend, The Associated Press reported Monday. According to the AP, the memo reads: […]

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January 11, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Free Outdoor Public Wi-Fi Available at 10 Montgomery County Library Branches

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announce free Wi-Fi service is available at 10 library branches throughout the county. The free service is available 24 hours a day in parking lots adjacent to the library buildings. Additional coverage is provided in the grass area behind the Davis branch, in the park from the library to the […]

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January 11, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Clarksburg Tavern’s ‘USA Themed Party’ Under Investigation

A Montgomery County inspector visited The Clarksburg Tavern, on Frederick Road, Jan. 11, six days after they hosted a “USA Themed Party” that was sponsored by Robin Ficker, who is running for Maryland governor on the Republican ticket. The county received information about the 6 p.m. party and decided to investigate. Information “will be analyzed […]

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January 11, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

County Continues to ‘Put Those Shots In Folks’ Arms’

During their second press conference since the start of 2021, Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albonoz commented on the county’s vaccination program and Gov. Larry Hogan’s just-announced COVID-19 financial relief package. Jeff Bridgers, county deputy health officer, said that 12,900 doses of the vaccine for COVID-19 have been given to the county, […]

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January 11, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases on Sunday

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Since Friday, Jan. 8, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 1,721 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County—622 Saturday, 639 Sunday and 460 Monday. Sunday’s number is the highest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic. The county’s cumulative case count is 51,527. Montgomery County recorded 14 […]

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January 11, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

La Cámara Presenta el Proyecto de Ley de Enmienda 25 de Raskin contra Trump

Se espera que la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. vote el martes una legislación del representante Jamie Raskin que pide al vicepresidente Mike Pence que invoque la Enmienda 25 y despoje al Presidente Donald Trump de sus poderes presidenciales antes de que termine su mandato el 20 de enero. El líder de la mayoría de […]

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January 11, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hogan Proposes Direct Stimulus Payments as Part of New $1 Billion Relief Package

Gov. Larry Hogan introduced a $1 billion stimulus and tax relief package Monday that includes direct stimulus payments to qualifying Marylanders. The Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs and Families (RELIEF) Act must be passed by the state legislature before it can take effect. The 2021 legislative session begins Wednesday, and Hogan said he […]

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January 11, 2021 | Bryan Gallion

House Introduces Raskin’s 25th Amendment Bill, Unveils Impeachment Article

The House is expected to vote on legislation Tuesday from Rep. Jamie Raskin that calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and strip Donald Trump of his presidential powers before his term ends Jan. 20. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, attempted to pass Raskin’s bill by unanimous consent Monday morning, […]

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January 11, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Watch Live: Gov. Hogan to Announce New COVID-19 Economic Relief Monday at 11 a.m.

Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a media briefing Monday at 11 a.m. when he is expected to announce an economic relief package to assist Marylanders and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the briefing below: Hogan’s address will be streamed live Monday at 11 a.m. on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Today at 11 […]

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