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After passing in Maryland, ban on cat declawing fails in Virginia

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After passing in Maryland, ban on cat declawing fails in Virginia

More details emerge on Md. governor’s paid gap year plan

More details emerge on Md. governor’s paid gap year plan

Nine of Gov. Moore’s cabinet secretaries get nod from Md. Senate Executive Nominations panel

Nine of Gov. Moore’s cabinet secretaries get nod from Md. Senate Executive Nominations panel

Virginia could ban solitary confinement in its prisons

Virginia could ban solitary confinement in its prisons

Bill seeking to grant DC control over National Guard introduced for 3rd time

Bill seeking to grant DC control over National Guard introduced for 3rd time

Va. Senate Democrats kill Youngkin-backed bill on school awards

Va. Senate Democrats kill Youngkin-backed bill on school awards

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Long-awaited Md. cannabis bill lands, sponsored in House by two skeptics

Long-awaited Md. cannabis bill lands, sponsored in House by two skeptics

After conflicting court rulings, Md. Senate committee considering whether police can stop motorists for cannabis scent

After conflicting court rulings, Md. Senate committee considering whether police can stop motorists for cannabis scent

From bad driving to divorce, Maryland lawmakers keep busy in session

From bad driving to divorce, Maryland lawmakers keep busy in session

Marylanders with disabilities may be able to vote curbside next election

Marylanders with disabilities may be able to vote curbside next election

$488M needed to upgrade Prince William County judicial center

$488M needed to upgrade Prince William County judicial center

Wiedefeld’s track record not a roadblock to Maryland transportation secretary confirmation

Wiedefeld’s track record not a roadblock to Maryland transportation secretary confirmation

Md. Gov. Moore highlights tax break proposal for military retirees

Md. Gov. Moore highlights tax break proposal for military retirees

Car was going over 100 mph before Fairfax Co. crash that killed teens, police say

Car was going over 100 mph before Fairfax Co. crash that killed teens, police say

Cannabis, education top priorities for Md.’s Legislative Black Caucus

Cannabis, education top priorities for Md.’s Legislative Black Caucus

Ombudsman proposed to ensure independent oversight of Md. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Ombudsman proposed to ensure independent oversight of Md. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

‘Not as gloomy as you think’: In Maryland, English test scores rise, math scores dive

‘Not as gloomy as you think’: In Maryland, English test scores rise, math scores dive

GOP-controlled House passes Youngkin tax cut agenda

GOP-controlled House passes Youngkin tax cut agenda

After announcing resignation, Prince William County registrar reverses course, will remain in his position

After announcing resignation, Prince William County registrar reverses course, will remain in his position

Prince George’s Co. Democrats choose Del. Alonzo Washington to fill vacant Senate seat

Prince George’s Co. Democrats choose Del. Alonzo Washington to fill vacant Senate seat

Youngkin outlines more concerns about nixed Ford plant talks

Youngkin outlines more concerns about nixed Ford plant talks

Md. Gov. Wes Moore approves $3.5 million for abortion care training

Md. Gov. Wes Moore approves $3.5 million for abortion care training

Historic inauguration: Wes Moore pledges ‘bold’ steps for Md. as he takes oath of office

Historic inauguration: Wes Moore pledges ‘bold’ steps for Md. as he takes oath of office

Advisory group: School Resource Officers should remain in Alexandria schools

Advisory group: School Resource Officers should remain in Alexandria schools

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