February 23, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Senators Press State Officials to Improve Vaccination Rates Among Non-White Residents: https://bit.ly/3qNfqZK

In a virus-ravaged city, nearly 400 million vaccine doses are being made — and shipped elsewhere: https://wapo.st/37GkSpM

Md. GOP legislators make a bid to rein in executive orders: https://bit.ly/3dDvMAe

Delegation urged to lobby for mass vaccination site in Frederick County: https://bit.ly/3dIamSC

Maryland to create statewide registration portal for COVID vaccine appointments at its mass sites: https://bit.ly/3ki0xvO

Maryland passed the nation’s largest tax credit for the poor. Democrats want it for noncitizens, too.: https://wapo.st/3dFVYKv

Sweeping Climate Bill Passes Senate Committee After Four Voting Sessions: https://bit.ly/3aJEafG

Black Lawmakers Question State Police Superintendent About Discrimination: https://bit.ly/3dFWgRB

Maryland schools chief recommends statewide testing resume this spring, with reduced exams: https://bit.ly/3aMG8w8

A Morgan State University alumnus couldn’t afford to finish his degree. He’s giving $20 million to make sure others can.: https://bit.ly/3kcBRFe

Annapolis sues 26 oil and gas companies for their role in contributing to climate change: https://bit.ly/2ZJsfIw

Federal News

Biden on COVID deaths milestone: “We have to resist becoming numb”: https://bit.ly/3pGJogA

Biden has only bad options as Afghanistan withdrawal deadline nears: https://bit.ly/3pNSvMD

Biden considers regulating ‘ghost guns,’ other executive actions to curb gun violence: https://politi.co/3si3FuE

Johnson & Johnson says it can provide 20M vaccine doses by late March: https://politi.co/37IE5Hs

Congress finally gets first chance for answers about the Jan. 6 insurrection: https://politi.co/3aJnm8C

New Jersey legalizes cannabis after years of failed efforts and toxic negotiations: https://politi.co/3dDz1HU