March 1, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Maryland grants stimulus aid to undocumented immigrants, other noncitizens: https://wapo.st/3b7w9Sd

Maryland lawmakers weigh giving Baltimore full local control of police for first time in 160 years: https://bit.ly/3r8h3RJ

Maryland Democrats Support Sprawling $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed by U.S. House: https://bit.ly/3dXmiQL

Baltimore Mayor, Gov. Hogan Clash Over Available COVID Vaccine Doses For City Residents: https://cbsloc.al/2NP3dFD

Maryland lawmakers ready for floor debate on ‘transformative’ policing reforms: https://bit.ly/3kHwgqM

Vice President Kamala Harris talks to Maryland residents on COVID vaccine, stimulus at Black History Month event: https://bit.ly/3bIHAi0

City Senators Express ‘Grave Concerns’ About Vaccine Rollout: https://bit.ly/3b2KPSy

Alsobrooks Joins State Campaign to Encourage People to Get Vaccinated: https://bit.ly/2NIMLqA

Md. Schools to Ramp Up Reopening Monday: https://bit.ly/3dYjKla

As Policing Bills Hit The Floor, Senators Reflect on a Difficult Legislating Process: https://bit.ly/3r8eM9d

Faith Leaders Press Lawmakers on Immigration Bills: https://bit.ly/3bOZtvV

Maryland will set aside 500 vaccines per week for MTA front-line staff: https://bit.ly/3r6VCRe

Data shows massive cost of COVID-19 to Md. Hospitals: https://bit.ly/3bKstEY

Md. Senate panel weighs bill lifting jury ban on ex-convicts: https://bit.ly/3dXoibJ

Howard Faces $64 Million Budget Shortfall: https://bit.ly/2NHD4Zt

Maryland Board of Public Works – March 10, 2021 Agenda: https://bit.ly/301uQxH

Federal News

CDC director warns “now is not the time” to lift COVID restrictions: https://bit.ly/3q6iTkW

Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduces “ultra-millionaire” wealth tax bill: https://bit.ly/3b2NkEq

Biden expresses support for Amazon workers’ union vote in Alabama: https://bit.ly/381L9iy

Miami mayor: Bitcoin’s appeal is that governments can’t manipulate it: https://bit.ly/3uHZo5z

Most states aren’t prioritizing prisons for COVID vaccines: https://bit.ly/3049z6p

Biden adviser Cedric Richmond sees first-term progress on reparations: https://bit.ly/2Ogan5q