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Gaza · GazaSarah Elfreth was in her element. In a glorious sunroom with a spectacular view of the placid Severn River one recent evening, the Democratic state senator from Annapolis held the rapt attention of two dozen people who had come to hear her pitch for her congressional campaign and share their opinions. “I appreciate this kind of event because I can focus and really talk to everybody,” Elfreth said. Joined by a colleague from the Anne Arundel Coun…See the Story
One candidate, two campaigns - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkIn the final days before the May 14 primaries, U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) is looking to his congressional colleagues, major state political figures and other supporters to help him garner votes and snag the Democratic nomination for Maryland’s competitive U.S. Senate seat. Trone’s push this week started at the movies, with a rally and discussion at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring Tuesday evening. It includ…See the Story
Trone lets others make the case for him in final days before the primary - Maryland Matters
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Social Media · Takoma ParkSponsors of a bill meant to protect Maryland children from privacy and other concerns related to social media said Thursday they believe the new law will survive what they expect will be a likely challenge in federal court. House Bill 603 and the identical Senate Bill 571, which were signed into law Thursday, require default privacy settings and safety measures for children, including how social media and other companies collect or sell data of …See the Story
Sponsors of 'Kids Code' bill confident it will withstand court challenge - Maryland Matters
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Law · Takoma ParkBy Vincent DeMarco The writer is president of the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition. The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore caused six deaths and upended the lives of countless workers who lost jobs due to the closure of the Port of Baltimore. Thanks to efforts by federal, state and local officials, these workers are getting support to help them get by. One program has played a quiet, but critical role in supportin…See the Story
Law is helping people filing unemployment insurance claims get health care coverage - Maryland Matters
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Social Media · Takoma ParkSponsors of a bill meant to protect Maryland children from privacy and other concerns related to social media said Thursday they believe the new law will survive what they expect will be a likely challenge in federal court. House Bill 603 and the identical Senate Bill 571, which were signed into law Thursday, require default privacy settings and safety measures for children, including how social media and other companies collect or sell data of …See the Story
Sponsors of 'Kids Code' bill confident it will withstand court challenge - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkA Democratic state senator and Republican delegate are the last of their colleagues who have yet to complete anti-sexual harassment training required of all lawmakers. Of all 188 lawmakers, only Sen. Mary-Dulany James (D-Harford) and Del. Barrie S. Ciliberti (R-Frederick) haven’t completed the training. Both were part of a group of six lawmakers who earlier this year missed nine sessions — all offered virtually — between Sept. 14, 2023 and Jan. …See the Story
And then there were two - Maryland Matters
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Senate · Takoma ParkJanice Turner calmly walked toward St. John Baptist Church in Columbia ready to cast her ballot Monday during early voting in Maryland’s primary election. Before the Columbia resident voted, she chatted with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and received a lime-green Alsobrooks wristband. Turner gladly accepted it and strapped it around her left wrist. “She already earned my vote,” Turner said as she walked to park her vehic…See the Story
Alsobrooks tells supporters she's 'on course to win' Democratic Senate nomination - Maryland Matters
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