March 16, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Maryland bans stimulus payments from being garnished: https://bit.ly/30QZ6fb

Baltimore officials unveil draft violence reduction plan: https://bit.ly/3cGxWwS

Md. gained 6,800 jobs in January, US Labor Dept. says: https://bit.ly/2OZfGH7

Montgomery, Prince George’s budget proposals emphasize equity amid recovery: https://wapo.st/30Pe1X6

Maryland using emergency contract for COVID vaccine rollout staffing, acting health secretary says: https://bit.ly/3cG52gi

Virginia, Maryland and D.C. are preparing for a big boost in vaccine supply: https://wapo.st/3tpeKKP

Del. Wilson Withdraws Controversial Bill to Alter the Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse: https://bit.ly/3bQ8LIZ

Maryland Legislative Leaders Seek to Adjust Blueprint Plan After One-Year Delay: https://bit.ly/3bRQ87z

Signs of Life in Anne Arundel: Haire Forms Exploratory Committee, McMillan Eyes Exec Bid: https://bit.ly/3vxVM6y

Coalition Says State Should Use Some Federal Relief Funding to Help Essential Workers: https://bit.ly/3lmMXIr

New report released with recommendations to help guide Howard County through post-COVID life: https://bit.ly/38KSdQU

County Executive Olszewski Announces Legislation to Expand Live Music, Boost Support for Local Musicians: https://bit.ly/3tozxy5

Maryland Board of Public Works – March 24, 2021 Agenda: https://bit.ly/38HoTun

Mayor Scott Announces Reform of City Procurement: https://bit.ly/3vuvgLo

County Re-opening Plans: Most With State, Some Staying Stricter: https://bit.ly/3bQTIPq

Federal News

Joe Biden’s 2021 campaign: https://bit.ly/3eNODt0

Haaland becomes first-ever Native American in presidential Cabinet: https://politi.co/3tpgWC3

Fears rise as kids spend even more time on digital media: https://bit.ly/30KGAFg

DHS chief: U.S. pacing for more border encounters than in the last 20 years: https://bit.ly/3eJwQmN

China’s on a mission to dominate space internet: https://bit.ly/2QaibH7

Biden under pressure to tap fewer political ambassadors than Trump, Obama: https://politi.co/3lnO5eU