December 29, 2020 News of the Day

State and Local News

Maryland-based COVID-19 vaccine developer Novavax to start Phase 3 trials in U.S., Mexico: https://bit.ly/3mVtZHN

Maryland housing advocates, lawmakers discuss bills to reform eviction process, stem housing crisis: https://bit.ly/2JplUNR

Baltimore Mayor Scott urges people to stay home for New Year’s Eve: https://bit.ly/3aPZTTC

Baltimore mayor says spy plane can fly elsewhere: https://bit.ly/3pAaQgt

A spokeswoman for the state’s attorney expected questions about Baltimore’s 300th homicide; she didn’t expect it would be a man she’d loved: https://bit.ly/3mPaNeU

Baltimore Democrats to meet Tuesday to nominate successor to Nick Mosby in House of Delegates: https://bit.ly/3hrkpv2

Former Maryland Gov. Ehrlich dips into local politics, but keeps his eye focused on the national scene: https://bit.ly/3hoC5HS

Anne Arundel restaurants can continue indoor dining Tuesday as court hearing on restrictions expected to carry over: https://bit.ly/38FUb4i

As COVID-19 surges in US, gun violence, killings also see a spike in large and small cities: https://bit.ly/34PLjIc

State Issues New CARES/CRF Guidance After Federal Bill Enacted: https://bit.ly/2MfPBlG

Hogan Renews COVID-19 Emergency Orders: https://bit.ly/3rKroUW

Federal News

Georgia election admins battle Covid and conspiracies ahead of Senate runoffs: https://politi.co/38E8UwE

Meet the GOP freshmen taking on the ‘Squad’: https://politi.co/2JtE3dy

Trump backs down, signs stimulus package: https://politi.co/3rusGTT

Biden says transition team has “encountered obstruction” from Defense Department leadership: https://bit.ly/3rvJCcJ

Biden adviser says he will invoke Defense Production Act to increase vaccine supply: https://bit.ly/2WO65n8