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Local, state, federal officials agree more train safety needed after derailment

“Norfolk Southern has got to begin to be held accountable for this.” That was the message made by state Rep. Marla Gallo Brown (R-Lawrence) in response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Mahoningtown Nine cars from a 216-car train derailed on Montgomery Avenue after 11 p.m. Wednesday night.

Mayor Scott discusses what city is doing to reduce youth violence

Baltimore City leaders explain what they’re doing to reduce crime and keep young people out of trouble. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Thursday joined the C4 and Bryan Nehman Show. One of the main topics of discussion was violence among youth in the city. Scott said violence in the city was down in every category except among young people.

 

Climate Calling: Moore-Miller administration plan multi-agency approach to climate change

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) and other top state officials gathered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County on Wednesday to discuss how state government plans to encourage clean energy and reduce the effects of climate change, during a forum that included community members and students from the university. The overarching message from the state officials: the challenge of reducing the effects of climate change will take wide-reaching efforts from every arm of the government, from transportation to land planning, in addition to local efforts.

Alsobrooks flexes on-the-ground support day after Senate campaign launch

Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) gathered dozens of supporters at a rally to kick off her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, seeking to shape what she described as a “people-powered” campaign as she faces challenges expanding her profile statewide and contending with the massive spending ability of one of her primary opponents.

Risks and opportunities for both parties as race to replace Trone ramps up

Combine a rare Maryland congressional vacancy with a free ride for most of the elected officials who might seek the seat, and there could be a surfeit of candidates lining up to try to replace U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th), who is running for U.S. Senate in 2024. Trone’s congressional district, which covers part of Montgomery County and most of Western Maryland, is far and away the most competitive in Maryland, and there will be intense interest in both the Democratic and Republican primaries.

Baltimore County Exec. Olszewski, police Chief McCullough discuss youth violence

Baltimore County leaders explain what they’re doing to reduce crime and keep young people out of trouble. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and police Chief Robert McCullough on Wednesday joined the T.J. Smith Show. One of the main topics of discussion was violence among youth in the county. “We’re putting all hands on deck,” Olszewski said. “It’s been foot patrols, it’s been additional lights, additional cameras, it’s been license plate readers, we’ve hired private security, we’ve partnered with the sheriff’s office. We are making sure that folks not only are safe but feel safe.”

Bill will grant probate protections for domestic partners, eliminate inheritance taxes

Domestic partners registering with the state will now be given the same rights as married spouses in probate matters, allowing one partner to inherit the other’s assets when they die while avoiding costly inheritance taxes, including in instances where no will exists, according to new legislation. Seven percent of adults nationwide live as unmarried partners, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a statistic that has nearly tripled in recent decades.

Teachers union disrupts Montgomery County Council over tax hike, forces recess

Dozens of teachers union members disrupted a County Council session on Tuesday afternoon to demand Montgomery County Public Schools’ proposed $3.15 billion operating budget be fully funded. The council was poised to read a proclamation recognizing Teacher Appreciation Day but instead recessed when educators refused to give up the microphone. Members of the council’s Education & Culture Committee invited a few speakers to share remarks before reading the proclamation.

Read More: MOCO360
Carroll leaders get feedback on proposed budget for fiscal 2024, which includes a tax increase

Carroll County residents both praised and criticized the proposed budget for fiscal 2024 Tuesday night during the final public hearing on the spending plan at Carroll Community College’s Scott Center in Westminster. Commissioners have proposed a $546.7 million operating budget for fiscal 2024, adding $25 million in spending to the package that budget staff had recommended in early March.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
County plan paints path to emission reductions, climate resilience

Frederick County officials have released a bold plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations and prepare county infrastructure and employees in the face of climate change. It includes a pathway to cut the county’s emissions by 60% of its 2010 levels by 2030 and recommendations to ready county roads, bridges and buildings for intensifying precipitation and heat events influenced by climate change.

 

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