March 9, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

Maryland to receive $3.9 billion in latest federal stimulus package: https://bit.ly/38rmDYm

Following Reports of Profiling, Vaccine Hunters Seek State Hotline: https://bit.ly/3cjAhxw

Prince George’s report dissects, denies allegations of systemic racism in discrimination lawsuit filed by Black, Hispanic officers: https://wapo.st/2Ofeuze

With GOP opposition cooling, backing for legalizing pot grows, poll finds: https://bit.ly/2OhiVJJ

Many of Maryland’s biggest counties got smaller per capita shares of COVID vaccines over first 11 weeks: https://bit.ly/3kXG5Ri

Maryland expanded vaccine rollout to those 65 and older to correct racial disparities, acting health secretary says: https://bit.ly/3rw82lD

Maryland Dems promise to renew $15 per hour minimum wage push after U.S. Senate defeat: https://bit.ly/3rvJRUL

Bipartisan Coal Transition Bill Withdrawn by House Sponsor: https://bit.ly/3v1RGn4

Democrats on House Committee Vote to Repeal ‘Maryland, My Maryland’ as an Official State Symbol: https://bit.ly/3v3ALAN

Maryland Gov. Hogan proposes $1K bonuses for state workers: https://bit.ly/3bso5eW

Board of Revenue Estimates to Vote on Revised Fiscal Forecast: https://bit.ly/3bvR3e0

10 climate bills to watch in the Maryland General Assembly this session: https://bit.ly/3t4rBlu

Maryland General Assembly bill tracker: A look at key legislation: https://bit.ly/30pCrGH

Federal News

Poorest Americans would get 20% income boost from Biden relief package: https://bit.ly/3bwcOds

Senate retirements could attract GOP troublemakers: https://bit.ly/30oiD6o

Congressional diversity growing – slowly: https://bit.ly/3sXUY8Y

Supreme Court declines to hear case on qualified immunity for police officers: https://bit.ly/3rAftIS

Soaring home prices are starting to alarm policymakers: https://politi.co/2OCwweq