The Department of Legislative Services' (abbreviated) annual synopsis of the General Assembly’s time in Annapolis provides an update on the budget, education, transportation, and health issues addressed in laws that…
A broad coalition of stakeholder groups are building momentum to fight together against state proposals to limit county and municipal authority to tailor policies locally. LOCAL Maryland has formed as…
The Department of Legislative Services annual synopsis of the General Assembly’s time in Annapolis provides an update on the budget, education, transportation, and health issues addressed in laws that passed…
Topic Policy, Partners, and Preemption: Opportunities and Challenges for Local Public Health Local public health policy can have a positive impact on the health of the community, creating healthier conditions…
As reported by the Baltimore Business Journal, Baltimore City's Council gave preliminary approval to an increase in the local minimum wage this week. For final approval, however, the legislation needs 8 votes…
As reported in the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke plans to introduce legislation this week that would increase the minimum wage in Baltimore to $15 per hour. The minimum wage…
Recently, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced proposals to increase the number of people with health insurance coverage in their respective jurisdictions. As…
Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D) won a closely watched race for Baltimore County Executive against former Delegate and sitting Hogan Administration official Al Redmer, Jr. (R). Olszewski won 174,771 votes (57.4%) compared…
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