April 27, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Black Community Leaders in Baltimore Call For Community Investment as a Method of Police Reform: https://bit.ly/3gEj5XD

3 Maryland families for years criticized David Fowler’s rulings as medical examiner. Then came Derek Chauvin’s trial.: https://bit.ly/3sU8eev

Maryland’s population grew by 7%, census shows; state will retain 8 seats in Congress: https://bit.ly/32RQlSZ

How Black female lawmakers led Maryland’s historic effort to transform policing: https://wapo.st/3xpea2C

Prince George’s public defender launches bid for state’s attorney: https://wapo.st/32RE54Z

Baltimore to send some 911 calls to counselors; police reform advocates seek further, community-connected steps: https://bit.ly/32Rt8Ar

Baltimore rolling out new $3M loan pool for small, homeownership-focused developers: https://bit.ly/3gItQYT

Annapolis City Council approves Tucker Street boat ramp regulations, will return to in-person meetings May 10: https://bit.ly/3sQRIvX

Biden to Order $15 an Hour Minimum Wage for Federal Contract Workers: https://bit.ly/3nqNKce

Federal News

Europe to set a global vaccine passport standard: https://bit.ly/3gV8WGf

The college degree barrier to work: https://bit.ly/3sRahjn

Political leanings sway seniors’ vaccine enthusiasm: https://bit.ly/2QD1ZyH

State university systems begin requiring COVID-19 vaccines for fall: https://bit.ly/3gJdrmP

Biden committed to capital gains tax hike for rich: https://bit.ly/3xu7X5l