June 17, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Baltimore to lift COVID-19 state of emergency, mandates July 1: https://bit.ly/35sBLmg

Senate votes 59-39 to confirm Lydia Griggsby, the first woman of color to become a U.S. district judge in Maryland: https://bit.ly/3gIhMVJ

Maryland Rep. Harris says he voted against honoring Jan. 6 officers because bill says there was an ‘insurrection’: https://bit.ly/3wCs8xf

Anne Arundel County Councilwoman Jessica Haire announces Republican run for county executive: https://bit.ly/3xww8zh

State Sports Betting Is Almost Legal But Only Fantasy Sports Bets Are Allowed: https://bit.ly/3cMfns2

Hogan announces $10 million in relief for live performance venues: https://bit.ly/3wBEwNY

Gov. Hogan Criticizes Baltimore Leaders, Say They Need To ‘Step Up’ On City Crime: https://cbsloc.al/3wCsmEB

Northern Maryland Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole In Proposed Maps: https://bit.ly/3wCtisB

As End of Eviction Protections Loom, Housing Advocates Urge Changes to Court Procedures: https://bit.ly/3gEfrv1

Maryland Retailers Chief Running for Anne Arundel Council: https://bit.ly/2U4zv24

Plan to Widen Beltway and Interstate 270 Suffers Major Defeat in Key Vote: https://bit.ly/3wBFp9g

Federal News

Blistering heat wave expands across California, wildfire risk builds: https://bit.ly/3xus5Uc

GOP lawmaker refuses to shake hand of officer who protected Capitol on Jan. 6: https://bit.ly/3gwM3YJ

How automation led to stagnant wages and inequality: https://bit.ly/2S53ExD

House passes bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday: https://bit.ly/35rqPp4