March 29, 2021 News of the Day

State and Local News

COVID Cases Rise Following Easing of Restrictions, Despite Growth in Vaccinations: https://bit.ly/2QO5vpH

Senator Stalls Nominees to Alcohol Commission He Helped Create: https://bit.ly/39rsWvv

Redfield’s Statements About Virus Origins, Senator’s Comments During Immigration Debate Draw Sharp Rebuke: https://bit.ly/2O969x6

What Happens in Baltimore County if Johnny O Runs for Governor?: https://bit.ly/3sEgnog

House Election Bills Start Moving in Md. Senate, as Biden Blasts Laws Limiting Voting Access: https://bit.ly/2PHL7Ws

Vaccination “Test” Could Decide Health Chief’s Confirmation, Ferguson Says: https://bit.ly/3w6DVUJ

Baltimore will no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution and other low-level offenses: https://bit.ly/3m0DJlj

Legislators OK bills to rename Maryland’s 2 appeals courts; voters could decide question in 2022 referendum: https://bit.ly/2PEKP2E

Leaders tour SE Baltimore site to promote Hispanic vaccine equity: https://bit.ly/3ssS2l3

Bill would limit use of DNA databases to solve crimes in Maryland: https://bit.ly/3ruN99L

Maryland Board of Public Works – April 7, 2021 Agenda: https://bit.ly/3rygeRV

Bill to Remove Administrative Burden in Property Tax Collection Moving in Senate: https://bit.ly/2QP9u5m

Hogan Administration Adopts Updated CDC Guidelines for Schools: https://bit.ly/3rxd5Sm

Senate Passes “Framework” for 2021-22 Testing, Tracing, Vaccinating: https://bit.ly/3dfw4vw

Still-new Baltimore City Council grapples with Mosby investigation while trying to form allegiances, carry out city business: https://bit.ly/2PeyMcw

Federal News

Massive container ship freed from Suez Canal: https://bit.ly/3foQaWE

Moderate Democrats buck Biden tax hikes: https://bit.ly/2PHMUe8

Economists bullish on Biden’s $3 trillion infrastructure plan: https://bit.ly/3szZJ91

Derek Chauvin trial opening statements: What to expect: https://bit.ly/2QO7SJ7

Millions of Americans remain vulnerable as variants drive up cases: https://bit.ly/31qHQO4