Politics

The board for Maryland’s tolling authority approved a contract Tuesday for two Australian firms to develop toll lanes for part of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270, even as the contract remains under protest by a losing bidder. The contract would be limited to the two companies, Transurban and Macquarie, doing preliminary design at their own expense.

The 2021 Legislative session is over and The Lobby is still packed.

We’ve heard from some of the architects of the biggest stories in Annapolis this year and asked them what they’ve accomplished during a period when Marylanders have needed them most. In episode 10 of The Lobby, Damian reconnects with Senator Craig Zucker (MD-14) and Quinton Askew of Maryland 2-1-1 about The Thomas Bloom Raskin Act, the work to help Marylanders through COVID, the increase in overdoses, and 2-1-1 Maryland’s partnerships with NAMI Maryland and RALI Maryland.

Session never really ends, we hope to see you soon in the Lobby.

Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler is running for the Democratic nomination to be the next governor. Gansler, who joins a growing field of contenders, told 11 News his experience separates him from all of the candidates in both parties. He vows Baltimore will be one of his top priorities. “What I bring to the office is experience and a proven track record of progressive values, getting things done, seeing a problem and being able to fix it,” Gansler said.

Watch Doug Gansler Video “Not a Moment to Waste”

Harford County Public Schools’ ruling that marching band members who are not fully vaccinated must mask up during Independence Day parades is drawing opposition from a state delegate. Making unvaccinated people, particularly children, wear masks in certain situations is akin to treating them “like they’re some kind of leper,” according to Del. Lauren Arikan, who has called for the resignation of the county’s school superintendent and health officer over a recent recommendation.