December 8, 2020 News of the Day

State and Local News

Mayor-Elect Scott Names City Administrator, Chief of Staff: https://bit.ly/2VVeEMi

Cecil Swears In County Executive Hornberger and Council Members Gregory, Meffley: https://bit.ly/36TSW1G

Howard Announces Comprehensive Serology Testing Strategy: https://bit.ly/36Tssxh

Worcester Commissioners Re-Elect Mitrecic and Elder as President, Vice President: https://bit.ly/3lVfzXJ

Maryland Board of Public Works – December 16, 2020 Agenda: https://bit.ly/39RbZeX

Board of State Canvassers Certifies State Election Results: https://bit.ly/3otV9Xm

Baltimore Mayor Young, Who Didn’t Plan On Holding City’s Top Job, Leaves Office. He ‘Steered The Ship Through Some Troubled Times.’: https://bit.ly/3m5b9hf

Baltimore City Council Overrides Mayor’s Vetoes On Job Protections For Hospitality Workers Affected By Coronavirus Pandemic: https://bit.ly/3qBfWKB

Maryland Casinos Generate $130.4M In November, Down More Than 7% From Last Year: https://cbsloc.al/37ImBdr

Gun Demand Spikes In Maryland, Nationally Amid Fears Of Increased Regulation After Biden Win, Unrest, Experts Say: https://bit.ly/33Ul5nv

Maryland Prepares To Launch Vast Coronavirus Vaccine Messaging Program As FDA Weighs Approval: https://bit.ly/3mXWrd0

Anne Arundel County Council Will Be Led By Two Women For The Second Year In A Row: https://bit.ly/3n1e6AG

In Prince George’s County, Black Women Rule: https://bit.ly/3mSoKJM

House Speaker Intends to Reintroduce HBCU Funding Bill Instead of Overriding Gov. Hogan’s Veto: https://bit.ly/39VM7hU

Workgroup Seeks Changes to Domestic Violence, Custody and Abuse Proceedings: https://bit.ly/36YbKwS

Federal News

Biden picks retired general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon: https://politi.co/36WoV13

Trump’s health nemesis gets a new starring role: Reversing Trump’s policies: https://politi.co/2K2IFHo

Trump adviser Kudlow praises Yellen Treasury nomination by Biden: https://politi.co/3mYV8KK

FDA says Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective: https://politi.co/36U0dOQ

Hawley urges Trump to veto Covid bill absent stimulus checks: https://politi.co/39Ubdhk