February 17, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Marylanders Could See RELIEF Act Stimulus Payments This Week, Franchot Says: https://bit.ly/3qvZuuC

Census Data Delay Likely Means No Redistricting Session This Fall: https://bit.ly/3ques4d

Homeowners, renters in Md. struggling with payments during pandemic: https://bit.ly/2NBb4Gc

Lawmakers Advance Bills to Reform Legislative Vacancy Process: https://bit.ly/3rWIBcM

‘The Checks Are So Miserly’ | Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Says State’s COVID Relief Stimulus Checks Aren’t Enough: https://cbsloc.al/3aqrPx0

Who gets checks, tax breaks — and when — from Maryland’s coronavirus pandemic RELIEF Act package?: https://bit.ly/3rU9JJE

Tensions Flare in Senate Committee Over Juvenile Justice Bill: https://bit.ly/3pxFxCq

Texas Is Having a Once-in-a-Lifetime Cold Snap. Could That Impact Legislative Debate in Md.?: https://bit.ly/3beUZ19

State education officials review complaints of impropriety in Prince George’s: https://wapo.st/3ptFEPs

Maryland Bill Would Allow Local Jurisdictions To Make Decisions About Distribution, Sales Of Tobacco Products: https://cbsloc.al/3avcXgV

Maryland acting health secretary outlines COVID-19 vaccine allotment to four counties, draws further criticism: https://bit.ly/3u5R5QQ

Baltimore to end one-hour time limit on city dining: https://bit.ly/2NAOnBY

Baltimore Sun Media poised to be acquired by nonprofit from Tribune Publishing: https://bit.ly/3dlnzAF

Anne Arundel delegate proposes tax deduction for diaper, feminine hygiene donations: https://bit.ly/3s6Bz5B

Howard school board approves schedule changes, switching two full days to half days next week: https://bit.ly/2ODIVPm

Federal News

White House memo: Obstruction will cost GOP: https://bit.ly/3s2Tc62

Biden on schools: “The goal will be 5 days a week”: https://bit.ly/3bdcwXz

Trump: GOP senators “will not win again” if they support McConnell: https://bit.ly/2OHZh9H

Fauci: Timeline for widespread COVID-19 vaccine availability slightly delayed: https://bit.ly/3u4Pgnf

Biden Works to Leverage Senate Ties to Power His Agenda: https://nyti.ms/2ODJKaU