October 6, 2020 News of the Day

State and Local News

New Group Forms To Promote Progressive Agenda In Annapolis: https://bit.ly/33Apaxl

Sports Betting On Ballot In Maryland This Fall; Hogan Expects Measure To Pass: https://cbsloc.al/3nn7NYF

‘I Just Don’t Trust The System Any More’: Voters On Edge As Election Nears: https://bit.ly/3jHtMHG

Howard County Council Passes Bill To End ICE Contract, But County Executive Calvin Ball Says He Will Veto It: https://bit.ly/2Sx9btG

Maryland Casino Monthly Revenue Increases Over 2019 For First Time During Coronavirus Pandemic: https://bit.ly/3iCCFAC

Why 3,000 People Are Still Waiting For Maryland’s Community College Scholarship: https://wapo.st/33AHoik

It’s Time Maryland Allows Beer And Wine Be Sold At Grocery, Drug And Convenience Stores: https://bit.ly/3iJqFh7

Baltimore Residents Should Vote Yes On A City Administrator: https://bit.ly/3nlM1ob

Baltimore County to Consider Prevailing Wage, Local Hiring Legislation: https://bit.ly/3ixvgTr

Harford Announces $10,000 Winter Restaurant Relief Grant Program: https://bit.ly/30BrB0s

As Courts Reopen, Public Defenders Fear for Themselves and Their Clients: https://bit.ly/33wHhUO

Franchot Abruptly Parts Company With His Closest Political Adviser: https://bit.ly/2GH2J0s

Baltimore County Council delays vote on restrictions for hemp farming: https://bit.ly/3jzM0e4

Anne Arundel schools reopen to elementary students in November, superintendent says

Baltimore County Council passes legislation to ban police chokeholds, impose new oversight: https://bit.ly/3iwEH5j

In a time of crisis, solidarity grows between Black and Latino activists in Baltimore: https://bit.ly/3nnR6wk

Prince George’s eyes post-pandemic government overhaul: https://bit.ly/33AUGep

Federal News

November’s coming. Are Democrats losing the battle over voter suppression?: https://politi.co/3d3R1J9

Michelle Obama offers closing argument for the election: https://politi.co/3jBUlhj

Biden notches 16-point national lead with less than a month until Election Day: https://politi.co/36EzNBc

‘Out of his mouth will come these wild Trumpisms’: Harris preps to take on Pence: https://politi.co/3jCC6YS

Supreme Court sides with Republicans, reinstates witness requirement in South Carolina: https://politi.co/3noW240