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Joe Biden · Takoma ParkU.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level — but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or medicinal use in the many states that have legalized the drug. Moving marijuana from the government’s list of the most dangerous and least useful substances to a less serious category was a clear signal that the federal government, at least under President Bi…See the Story
Much is still unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan - Maryland Matters
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LGBTQ+ · Takoma ParkWhile the 2024 session was a bit more understated on new legislative protections for Maryland’s LGBTQ+ population compared to previous years, a nationwide policy tracker reports that the state is creating a more LGBTQ+ friendly state based off recent legislation. The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) follows the ever-changing policy landscape across the United States and how it affects the nation’s LGBTQ+ population. The independent, nonprofit …See the Story
Legislation boosts Maryland’s rating with LGBTQ+ policy tracking think tank - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkAs if the Maryland primaries aren’t providing enough suspense, we now announce Maryland Matters’ first election contest of 2024. Think you can sense Maryland election trends better than anyone else? Enter our contest and see how you stack up once all the ballots are counted. The lucky winner will be treated to lunch with the Maryland Matters staffer of their choice. This contest dates back to 2018, and we’ve had five winners so far. All have bee…See the Story
The moment you've been waiting for: Our 2024 primary election contest - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkIt’s no surprise that the leading candidates for U.S. Senate in the May 14 Democratic primary — and some of their top supporters — are sniping at each other. But now a Maryland abortion rights group is attacking one of the most prominent national abortion rights groups over the Senate race. EMILY’s List, the powerhouse national organization that aids Democratic women who support abortion rights, endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela A…See the Story
Political notes: Md. abortion rights group swipes at EMILY's List, candidates cited by FEC - 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
100% Left coverage: 1 sources