U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly rejected defense attorneys’ arguments that the four men are charged with conduct that is protected by the First Amendment right to free speech.… MORE
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Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
As the contents inside were unpacked, they appeared to match the description of the 1887 time capsule they had been looking for.… MORE
Maryland Senate advances new congressional map
A new congressional map for Maryland’s eight U.S. House seats moved closer to final passage Wednesday, with supporters calling it an improvement on a map long criticized for gerrymandering, and opponents saying it remains unfairly drawn to favor Democrats — and could even endanger the state’s only Republican congressman.… MORE
Maryland board OKs regulation to let some schools drop masks
Maryland’s Board of Education passed a regulation Tuesday that would lead to dropping mask mandates in public schools if certain criteria are met… MORE
Maryland lawmakers override immigrant detention bill veto
The Maryland General Assembly voted Tuesday to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure that bans local jails from being paid by the federal government to detain people on immigration matters in Maryland. Separately, the House approved a new congressional map in a special session on redistricting, sending it to the Senate.… MORE
Charlottesville’s Lee statue to be melted down for new art
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that drew violent protests to Charlottesville, Virginia, will be melted down… MORE
Maryland lawmakers convene for redistricting session
A new congressional map that could enable Democrats to gain a seat and sweep all eight Maryland U.S. House seats was advanced Monday by a legislative committee, which did not act on a separate proposal by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.… MORE
Maryland confirms 3 omicron coronavirus variant cases
Maryland health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus in residents of the state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday.… MORE
Virginia GOP completes sweep of elections with House win
A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party’s sweep of last month’s elections.… MORE
Hogan outlines omicron variant preparedness
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan outlined preparation plans in the state for the omicron variant of COVID-19 on Wednesday, urging people to get vaccinated and to get a booster shot if enough time has gone by since they have been vaccinated.… MORE
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