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    Maryland lawmakers at odds over $2 million for private school tuition
    Maryland lawmakers have hit an impasse in their budget negotiations over $2 million for a private school tuition program, the first sign of friction this year in the State House, which is entirely Democratic-run for the first time in eight years.
    Maryland state delegates sit in a budget conference committee meeting on Thursday, March 30. Senators never showed to the committee meeting amid an impasse over $2 million for a program that pays for private school tuition.
    Maryland House votes to put abortion constitutional amendment on the ballot
    Since November, three states have affirmed abortion protections in their constitutions, including California, Vermont and Michigan.
    Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
    Maryland government may owe millions to correctional officers who were underpaid
    Correctional officers have alleged that the state only paid them for the hours they were scheduled to work, not the hours they actually worked. The U.S. Department of Labor has been investigating the claims.
    The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use.
    Fungi help make pinot and penicillin. But scientists say a new one is killing people.
    A fungus called Candida auris is spreading rapidly around Maryland and the country, concerning public health officials. But it’s not an immediate threat to people outside hospitals and long-term care facilities.
    Candida Auris Cells.  3D Render
    Should an Aquarius reignite an old flame? A Baltimore astrologist answers
    This week an Aquarius is seeking the stars' approval as to whether or not they should reignite an old romantic flame with their Capricorn ex. Our Baltimore astrologist answers.
    Portrait of Cheryl Fair, an astrologer
    Spring break is coming. What are you doing with your kids?
    Whether you plan to have them go ziplining or binge TV all week, remember to do what feels right for you and your family.
    Spring Break is here, so what do you do with your kids? Travel, hiking, local camps, or do you just hand over the Netflix password and hope for the best?
    Bill Rhoden explains why the cards are stacked against Lamar Jackson | The Adam Jones Podcast
    Columnist Bill Rhoden, of ESPN’s Andscape, discusses Lamar Jackson, his fellowships for HBCU students, and baseball being the world's game, not just America's. Additionally, Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman discuss the Orioles, spring training, and the World Baseball Classic.
    The latest batch of emojis includes a gift to Baltimore
    Apple's iOS 16.4 includes a bunch of new emojis, but there's one in particular that will be useful for Ravens fans (and Baltimore).
    The black bird emoji is available on iOS 16.4, Android 13, Samsung One UI 5.0, and Facebook, according to Emojipedia.
    Linda Lamone, longtime State Board of Elections administrator, announces retirement
    Linda Lamone, who has led the Maryland State Board of Elections since 1997, told the five-member election board during a meeting Wednesday she plans to retire this upcoming summer.
    Linda Lamone, wearing a black and white jacket over a black shirt, sits in a leather chair and smiles.
    Southwest Baltimore’s Steuart Hill academy will close
    Steuart Hill Academic Academy will close at the end of the academy year, following an impassioned appeal process waged by parents and community advocates.
    Members of the Steuart Academic Academy community gather around a table. Forms and documents about efforts to keep the school open are spread across the table.
    Lawmakers seek oversight of state nursing homes, including troubled veterans home
    Del. Brian Crosby, a Democrat from Southern Maryland, said that while the legislation won’t necessarily prevent problems at state facilities, it will enable officials to address them more quickly.
    Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
    Gov. Moore’s pick for top state cop moves closer to Senate confirmation
    After a Senate committee voted for Lt. Col. Roland Butler as superintendent of the state police, his nomination will go before the full 47-member Senate.
    Roland Butler, who has been nominated to be superintendent of the Maryland State Police, speaks during a press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He's flanked by Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, left, and Gov. Wes Moore, right.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s trade request doesn’t mean a divorce is inevitable. Just ask Deebo Samuel.
    As Lamar Jackson’s trade request throws the Ravens' offseason into further turmoil, Deebo Samuel’s saga is a reminder that reconciliation is possible.
    SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the warm up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California.
    Commentary: Recalling ‘The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll’
    The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission probably won’t consider the case of Hattie Carroll, but it should, DeWayne Wickham, public editor for The Baltimore Banner, says.
    Hattie Carroll as pictured in the Baltimore AFRO-American, February 12,
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    Willow, a giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, unexpectedly falls ill and dies
    A 6-year-old reticulated giraffe named Willow died at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore after suddenly falling ill.
    Willow, a reticulated giraffe at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, died on Monday.
    Department of Health begins administering abortion training grants
    The program will “help expand the number of healthcare professionals with abortion care training, increase the racial and ethnic diversity among healthcare professionals with abortion care education, and support the identification of clinical sites in need of training,” according to a press release.
    A Planned Parenthood clinic.
    Roy McGrath manhunt: Feds double reward to $20,000 for fugitive Maryland official
    A new wanted poster lists McGrath at 5 foot 5 and 140 pounds, with one possible alias of “Roy Baisliadou.” The poster notes he’s a U.S. citizen born in Greece and considered an escape risk by the FBI. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
    The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are teaming up to offer a $20,000 reward for information in the search for Roy McGrath, an ex-top aide to former Gov. Larry Hogan, who didn't show for his federal criminal trial and is considered a fugitive.
    Ravens notes: After outburst, WR Rashod Bateman is ‘ready to roll’
    John Harbaugh said the Ravens intend to take a receiver in next month’s draft, adding much-needed talent to a group led by Bateman and Devin Duvernay.
    FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens runs upfield while cornerback Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots pursues during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
    What kept Maryland hospitals afloat during COVID — and saved taxpayers millions
    Maryland’s one-of-a-kind system for regulating hospital costs protected health care facilities from financial ruin during the pandemic. Meanwhile, it saved money and improved quality of care, according to a recent report.
    Hospital beds in an emergency room.
    Annapolis considers the need for more police, even if it’s not a matter of crime
    Maryland’s small-town state capital has a formula for the number of officers, but it’s suddenly not working.
    An Annapolis police officer watches the St. Patrick's Parade Sunday, March 5.
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