February 19, 2021 News of the Day

States and Local News

Maryland lawmakers weigh pulling back curtain on police disciplinary records: https://bit.ly/37uf3vm

Baltimore solicitor finds no fault with State’s Attorney Mosby for trips, says city rules unclear for official travel: https://bit.ly/3k87KP5

Bill to curtail Maryland student school board members’ voting power dies in House committee: https://bit.ly/37tsUCq

Baltimore Mayor Scott assigns group to review rules around travel by elected officials: https://bit.ly/3s10ozM

Bill Would Shift Party Control of Local Election Boards: https://bit.ly/2NBSBtg

Lawmakers Consider Carbon Fees For Polluters That Will Help Pay for Kirwan Bill: https://bit.ly/37wHKYy

Tech Groups, U.S. Chamber Sue to Halt Maryland Digital Ad Tax: https://bit.ly/2Zy7Jug

House GOP Unveils Package of Bills to Aid Small Business: https://bit.ly/3bjGn0G

Partisan Lines Harden as Senate Panel Fights Over Major Police Reform Legislation: https://bit.ly/2ZutDyP

Maryland health experts urge public to continue safety measures, get vaccinated as coronavirus variants move in: https://bit.ly/2ZsHntI

Maryland General Assembly considers a bill to end life sentences for juveniles: https://bit.ly/3qCu3Pl

Expanding benefits for pandemic relief faces veto threat at Maryland General Assembly: https://bit.ly/2NHj5tu

Marijuana legalization looks to move forward at Maryland General Assembly: https://bit.ly/3drNCpM

Federal News

Gerrymandering is about to get even more chaotic: https://bit.ly/3qwLL6S

6 Capitol police officers suspended for alleged roles in Jan. 6 riot: https://bit.ly/2ZtP6rB

Vaccine supply expected to surge soon: https://bit.ly/3k440y4

“Obviously a mistake”: Ted Cruz back in Texas after outrage over Cancún trip: https://bit.ly/3k1ALfs

U.S. commits $4 billion to COVAX vaccine initiative: https://bit.ly/3k3H16a

‘The casino tends to win’: Democrats rip Robinhood, Citadel CEOs over GameStop: https://politi.co/37wptLb