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Thursday, November 21, 2019

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Maryland gets above-average marks on financial transparency

By Maryland State Wire reports | 1 year ago

Maryland received a score of 76 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

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Governor says he would turn down support from NRA

By Chandra Lye | 1 year ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has changed his mind about support and funding from the National Rifle Association.

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Jealous apologizes for language in response to a question

By Carrie Bradon | 1 year ago

Following a news conference in early August, Jealous emphatically negated a question in which he was asked if he was a socialist, but has since apologized for his reply.

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Gubernatorial candidates secure endorsements as race enters final stretch

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

While the gubernatorial race is entering its final months, Gov. Larry Hogan and his challenger, Ben Jealous, have announced several endorsements they have each received.

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State agency says single-payer health care system could cause layoffs, higher taxes

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

While gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous has been pushing for a state-run single-payer healthcare system if he were to win the election this coming November, this could cause mass layoffs in the healthcare industry.

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Jealous' grimace means he doesn't know Maryland's 'forgotten counties', GOP official says

By Karen Kidd | 1 year ago

Maryland Democrat gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous' recent faltering and ultimately failed attempt to answer a basic question about issues in one county could be the grimace-heard-round-the-state, a Baltimore County Republican Party official said.

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Hogan releases tax returns for past 3 years

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

Gov. Larry Hogan released three years of his tax returns last week after his opponent, Ben Jealous, released his in June.

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Alice Sophocleus replaces late husband in state's House of Delegates

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Alice Sophocleus to the Maryland House of Delegates, replacing her late husband, Theodore "Ted" Sophocleus.

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NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Immigration Bill, Family Separation

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger today issued the following statement after House majority leaders postponed a vote on a “consensus” immigration bill: “There’s no question our immigration system is broken, but to achieve true comprehensive reform that both strengthens border security and creates a sensible legal immigration system, everyone needs a seat at the table.

From Maryland State Wire

Governors oppose Trump Administration's position on Affordable Care Act

By Kory Oswald | 1 year ago

A collection of governors across party lines called out President Donald Trump to reverse course after his administration decided to try to upend ObamaCare protections of pre-existing conditions.

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Hogan releases second TV ad, says he still 'fed up' with politics as usual in Maryland

By Kyla Asbury | 1 year ago

Gov. Larry Hogan released a second television advertisement today, as he campaigns for re-election in November.

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With 71 percent approval rating, Hogan the man to beat in November gubernatorial election

By Carol Ostrow | 1 year ago

With an eye toward November elections, a recent poll conducted jointly by the Washington Post and the University of Maryland revealed that Republican Gov. Larry Hogan maintains strong public favor with a 71 percent approval rating.

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Hogan’s More Jobs for Marylanders Act has created 450 jobs so far

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | 1 year ago

Seventeen companies have already submitted applications for Gov. Larry Hogan’s More Jobs For Marylanders Act.

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Maryland's new law providing community college tuition aid inspires Iowa gubernatorial candidate

By Marian Johns | 1 year ago

One of Iowa's candidates for governor hopes to follow in Maryland's footsteps in providing aid for state residents who want to attend community colleges.