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Md. health officials winding down on Medicaid redeterminations with only two months left

The Maryland Department of Health is about to enter its last month of Medicaid redeterminations, a 12-month process that has resulted in thousands of Marylanders losing health care coverage — while many others retained coverage in a process called “unwinding.”

Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed unlikely to limit access to mifepristone, a key medication that is used in more than 60 percent of U.S. abortions and has emerged as the next front in the battle over how and whether women can terminate their pregnancies.

Governor declares state of emergency after Key Bridge collapse

The governor declared a state of emergency after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed overnight as a result of a ship strike, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. The collapse was reported around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The 1.6-mile bridge carried the Baltimore Beltway\Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River. Video posted online shows the entire structure breaking apart in several locations and collapsing. The Associated Press reported the ship caught fire, and thick, black smoke billowed from it.

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At State of the City address, Scott pitches staying the course

Mayor Brandon Scott delivered an election-year last State of the City on Monday night, spending more time touting victories within the past three years and pitching residents on political stability in City Hall than announcing new policies. Before a crowd of officials and supporters at Baltimore Center Stage in Mount Vernon, Scott used his last State of the City address of this current term to tell residents to stay the course with his administration, which has overseen a reduction in homicides and nonfatal gun violence, “while maintaining integrity.”

Raskin endorses Alsobrooks in Senate race

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.Dist. 8) announced his long-awaited endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) in the race for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-Md.) seat, ending months of speculation about who he would support. Raskin announced his endorsement in a video posted to Alsobrooks’ campaign social media pages on Monday. “She’s going to deliver for the people of Maryland every day … at the same time as she’s defending democracy and freedom from Donald Trump and the MAGA right,” Raskin said in the video.

 

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Candidates seek breakthrough in crowded 3rd District congressional race

At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, Harry Dunn towers over most people. So it’s fascinating to watch this retired U.S. Capitol Police officer talk to prospective voters at the opening of his congressional campaign headquarters in Ellicott City. “Hello, how are you?” he says, leaning down to shake hands and smile. “So nice to see you.”

 

Maryland environmental bill draws concern from burdened communities it aims to protect

A bill before the General Assembly this year has been hailed by Maryland’s environment secretary as a critical next step for incorporating environmental justice into state decision-making. But it doesn’t have the support of the community that the state government ranks as the most environmentally burdened in Maryland: South Baltimore’s Curtis Bay.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
Fee Increases Could Be On the Way in Maryland

Marylanders could see higher costs for goods and services following state delegates’ approval of a $1.3 billion budget and a companion bill that mandates increases for ride-sharing and food delivery services. The legislative measures include additional fees for Uber, Lyft, and food delivery services like DoorDash. Throughout the legislative session, Maryland faced a budget dilemma, with lawmakers expressing that the proposed budget fails to meet the House, Senate, and Governor’s priorities.

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What’s the state of Baltimore? Mayor Brandon Scott will address that on Monday

What’s the state of Baltimore? Mayor Brandon Scott will provide an update on what’s happening in the city during his State of the City address on Monday evening. He will be joined by the city council, elected leaders, community partners and residents at 6 p.m. at the Baltimore Center Stage.

Read More: CBS Baltimore
Maryland Democrats endorse congressional spending package, Republican Andy Harris calls it ‘wasteful’

Maryland congressional Democrats endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package to avert a partial government shutdown, while Republican Rep. Andy Harris of the 1st Congressional District said it contained wasteful spending. Maryland’s seven Democratic U.S. House members voted for the package of six federal funding bills that headed to the Senate earlier Friday in advance of a midnight deadline.

Read More: Baltimore Sun

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