Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) outlined his 2026 legislative priorities ahead of the General Assembly, emphasizing public safety, education and vaccine access. The agenda reflects efforts to address crime, close achievement gaps and strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic stability.
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama residents could soon have the option to carry their driver’s licenses and state-issued identification cards digitally if new legislation introduced ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session becomes law. […]
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Maryland health officials say the public should be on alert after a recent measles exposure warning. Officials are urging the public to watch for symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious health complications, especially for younger children.
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By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com A final vote to decide the future of The Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys will take place on Jan. 14. The vote will be live streamed and comes after a second public hearing, held on Jan. 8, at the Baltimore City Public Schools District Office. The all-boys charter school […]
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Donald Trump has threatened to freeze $10 billion in social service funding to five states led by Democratic governors, impacting families who rely on childcare and other assistance programs, in an attempt to retaliate against his political opponents.
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