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MSDE partners with Baltimore County, Howard County Public Schools in $5.5 million grant to improve outcomes for children with disabilities

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BALTIMORE, MD—Committed to improved outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, the Maryland State Department of Education is partnering with two local school systems in a $5.5 million State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Baltimore County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools will join MSDE’s Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services, […]

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2.1-magnitude earthquake hits Maryland

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COLUMBIA, MD—Another earthquake hit the Maryland region on Wednesday morning. Clarksville in Howard County experienced a 2.1-magnitude earthquake at 2:11 a.m. on Wednesday. The “Did You Feel It” page from the U.S. Geological Survey has responses centered within 20 miles of Columbia. Reports from Silver Spring to Eldersburg recorded “very light” to “light” shaking & no damage. Two earthquakes were […]

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Governor Hogan welcomes new troopers during Maryland State Police 152nd Trooper Candidate Class graduation [VIDEO]

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COLUMBIA, MD—As Governor Larry Hogan and other state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands on Friday and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 152ND Trooper Candidate Class. The Maryland State Police Academy graduation […]

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Governor Hogan announces enhanced patrols to protect Asian businesses, communities [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event in Ellicott City this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he has directed Maryland State Police, in coordination with chiefs and sheriffs across the state, to increase enhanced visibility patrols in response to anti-Asian violence and discrimination in recent weeks. In addition, the governor: Encouraged victims and witnesses to report incidents to the state’s Hate Crimes […]

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County, City leaders issue joint statement on reversal of MTA cuts

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BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]

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Governor Hogan announces new drive-thru COVID-19 Carroll County testing site

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that the state will further expand its drive-thru COVID-19 testing program by opening a new site on Thursday, May 14 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. The Ag Center site will be the first state-sponsored, community-based testing site in Carroll County, increasing the testing options available to area residents. Governor Hogan […]

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