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Mark Edwards, CEO and co-founder of Upstream USA, speaks at a State House press conference announcing that his nonprofit organization will train primary care providers in Maryland in reproductive healthcare. The press conference was held on Monday, Nov. 28, 2023.
Training could help Maryland health providers expand contraceptive access
The nonprofit organization Upstream USA will help primary care providers expand reproductive health care services, in hopes of making it easier for patients to get birth control and other contraceptives.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) displays an autographed sign beside state and local officials, during a press conference on the Selection of Greenbelt for the FBI's New Headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Friday, November 10, 2023.
FBI in Maryland: What to know about the headquarters coming to Greenbelt
The federal government picked Greenbelt in Prince George’s County to be the home of a new FBI headquarters, but opponents from Virginia are trying to overturn or stall the decision. Here’s what’s going on.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Sneed qualifies for public financing; Anne Arundel housing bill advances
Shannon Sneed gave us an early peek into 2024 campaign finances this month, when the Democrat filed new records of donations in order to qualify for public financing.
A caucasian man drawing his modern polymer (Glock) .45 caliber pistol from an IWB (inside the waistband) holster under his leather jacket.
Appeals court strikes down Maryland’s gun license law; Gov. Moore vows to fight for measure
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Tuesday issued the 2-1 decision about Maryland’s handgun qualification license law.
The new leaders of the Maryland Democratic Party, First Vice Chair Charlene Dukes, left, and Chair Ken Ulman, center, are joined by Gov. Wes Moore at the party's election on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at a union hall in Prince George's County.
New Democratic Party leader promises to work ‘in every corner’ of Maryland
Former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman hopes to lead Democrats to victories in all 24 jurisdictions next year, including holding on to seats in Congress and enshrining reproductive rights in the state constitution.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner Political notes: Brandon Scott’s reelection kickoff
The revitalization of rec centers and public spaces for city youth are a favorite issue of Scott’s and he's chosen to launch his reelection campaign at Leakin Park's Cahill Recreation Center.
The Maryland Tax Court is located in a state office building at 301 W. Preston St. in Baltimore.
Apple challenge to Maryland’s digital ad tax will move forward
The tech giant’s challenge to Maryland’s tax on digital advertising will move forward, after a judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss the case on Friday.
Customers shop at The Apple Store at the Towson Town Center mall.
Apple leads tech company challenge to Maryland’s digital advertising tax
Apple was the first to file an appeal to the Maryland Tax Court. But several other companies have followed with their own appeals in recent days, including Google, Yahoo, Amazon and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Hogan’s new video; redistricting fallout; the ‘Ruby’ opens in East Baltimore
Former Gov. Larry Hogan channels former President Ronald Reagan at the end of a new 90-second video, saying: “I believe in peace through strength. And I believe in standing up for our allies and standing up to our enemies. We need to stand with our allies and secure peace through strength.”
U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes plans to leave Congress when his term is up after the 2024 election. “When I first came to Congress ... I didn’t at that time think that I would finish out my career in Congress,” he said. “I always expected that there’d be at least one other chapter in my career.”
John Sarbanes on leaving Congress, unfinished business and finding new ways to serve
His advice for those who want to take his place in Congress: “Keep it real. You know, be yourself. Be authentic. Meet people where they are.”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, second to left, reacts to a comment made by Rep. Steny Hoyer and Sen. Ben Cardin during a press conference on the selection of Greenbelt as the site of the new FBI headquarters on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in Greenbelt.
Steny Hoyer’s big win: Congressman ‘quarterbacked’ effort to bring FBI to Maryland
During a series of victory speeches Friday, politicians praised Hoyer’s leadership. He was variously called the champion, quarterback, captain and general manager of the “Team Maryland” effort to win the FBI headquarters for Greenbelt.
The FBI headquarters is seen on February 2, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Federal officials chose Greenbelt Wednesday as the site for the next headquarters.
As Maryland cheers FBI HQ decision, critics question selection process
The project is seen as a potential boon to Prince George’s County and the state, bringing thousands of jobs to a majority-Black county that has relatively few federal agency offices despite being so close to the nation’s capital.
An entranceway to a building includes a revolving door. Above the door are letters that spell out business appointments. On the facade above, letters spell out Edgar Hoover FBI Building.
Prince George’s County picked for new FBI headquarters
The selection of a site in Greenbelt represents a massive win for Maryland officials who have pursued the project for years while competing against a bid from Virginia.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to campaign workers and volunteers in Henrico County, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The governor hoped to boost Democratic candidates in the neighboring state, ahead of Virginia General Assembly elections on Tuesday.
Gov. Moore rallies Virginia Democrats in nationally watched state house races
“Everyone’s eyeballs are on y’all right now, man,” Moore told people at a Manassas stop. “Everyone’s eyes are on Virginia. Everyone’s looking to see what’s going to happen on Tuesday.”
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Political notes: Moore to Virginia; Familiar names in 6th District; Pittman housing bill in doubt
A race for Congress in a district that stretches from the western edge of Maryland to the D.C. suburbs is shaping up with multiple contenders, including some familiar names.
WASHINGTON, DC - Former Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-MD), President Biden’s nominee to be the next commissioner of Social Security, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Nov. 2, 2023.
Former Gov. O’Malley questioned about future of Social Security Administration
In asking senators to approve his nomination, O’Malley hearkened back to his work as mayor of Baltimore and governor of Maryland. “Things that get measured are things that get done,” he said.
MCB Real Estate released renderings on Oct. 30 of a redeveloped Harborplace that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
5 things we noticed about the plans to overhaul Harborplace
Some of what’s new is obvious, like the two residential towers, but here are five more big changes we noticed in the plans.
A conversation with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and journalist Brian Stelter at iMPACT Maryland, a thought-leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023, in Baltimore.
Gov. Moore recommends former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman to lead Maryland Democrats
The Maryland Democratic Party’s last chair, Yvette Lewis, stepped down earlier this month. Moore’s recommendation of Ulman, a former Howard County executive, is likely to win approval from party leaders.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Hogan says no to Harvard; Pittman seeks support; Johnny O seeks more transit funding
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he’s bowing out from planned visits to Harvard University over concerns of antisemitism on campus.
Briana Whitehurst, left; Charles Richardson, Jr.; and Truth Burney are three members of the inaugural class of Maryland Serves, a program that offers a paid year of service. One track of the program focuses on young adults, while the other track accepts participants of all ages. Gov. Wes Moore held a launch ceremony for the program at the University of Maryland, College Park on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
Meet 3 young people hoping to make Gov. Moore’s service program a success
About 280 Marylanders have signed up for a year of paid service as part of one of the governor’s signature programs. State officials hope to eventually grow the programs to 2,000 participants.
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