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2024 Voter Guide - Maryland Matters
Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, and this year Marylanders have a lot of important decisions to make when casting their ballots — from the very top of the ticket to the bottom. The November election will feature the presidential race, a U.S. Senate race, eight U.S. House races, judicial retention elections and a referendum on whether to …
Know your ballot: The five constitutional questions facing …
Oct 27, 2022 — Although the Maryland gubernatorial election remains the major focus in the Nov. 8 general election, voters also have a say on five constitutional amendments on the ballot. Some could have a profound effect on Marylanders’ everyday lives; others are more obscure. Voters have a choice to legalize cannabis for recreational use, raise the monetary threshold […]
Is ‘abortion’ actually on the November ballot? Breaking down …
4 days ago — Supporters say opponents are just “making stuff up” to confuse voters on an issue that has overwhelming support – a recent poll said 69% of those surveyed plan to vote for Question 1, compared to 21% who will vote no. Even though the word abortion is not on ballot, they said, there’s no way the amendment can be interpreted otherwise.
Commentary - Maryland Matters
Oct 11, 2024 — BY: Chris Madello, Joe Dabbs and Aaron Bast - October 14, 2024. Three local union leaders are urging state officials to bring data centers to Maryland, which they call the industry of the future that will bring work for working families in the state, including their more than 25,000 members.
News - Maryland Matters
Oct 10, 2024 — Poll: Majority of Marylanders support reproductive rights ballot question. BY: Bryan P. Sears - October 9, 2024. Maryland voters are poised to enshrine the right to abortion access in the state constitution, with 69% of voters saying they will support it and just 21% opposed, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Adopt fix-it-first, climate-resilient, sustainable transportation ...
1 day ago — The act requires MDOT to budget at least $450 million in both FY 2025 and FY 2026 for MTA’s state of good repair, but MDOT is allocating just $336 million and $376 million in each year. Upgrading MTA facilities is essential, because revitalization of Baltimore depends on maintaining a modern, reliable transit system.
Advocates fear voter complacency amid broad support for …
4 days ago — Abortion rights advocates want to keep that lead strong on Election Day and opponents need every vote they can get to try to defeat the measure in abortion-friendly Maryland. The UMBC poll results reaffirm a widely understood reality, that Maryland voters are largely in support of protecting abortion access across the state.
With Pandemic Benefits Ending, Maryland and U.S ... - Maryland Matters
Sep 18, 2021 — The American Rescue Plan and other emergency measures kept an estimated 729,000 Marylanders out of poverty this year, according to a recent congressional report. But the cutoff of extended unemployment and other benefits could trigger a reverse effect. The coronavirus pandemic brought a new wave of financial hardships for families across the ...
The key to Maryland’s growth is not austerity
Sep 3, 2024 — Maryland’s economy continues to produce one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%, yet our economy is not growing as it should due to high cost of housing, long commutes and young workers leaving the state as a result. Maryland’s budget is facing a huge shortfall in the next fiscal year, as federal COVID-19 relief has ...