Sen. William Smith emphasizes the urgent need to clean up an overgrown cemetery in Prince George's County, which contains unmarked graves of Black children sent to a 19th-century juvenile facility. He believes acknowledging these deaths is crucial to addressing systemic issues within Maryland's juvenile justice system.
The arrest of these two individuals marks a significant step towards justice, highlighting community safety and the imperative to address illegal migration impacting neighborhoods.
The inclusion of the RFK bill in the spending bill caps a remarkable run of negotiating over legislation that could bring a major economic benefit to D.C., putting Bowser a step closer to turning the neglected RFK site into what she envisioned as a revenue-churning new football stadium surrounded by retail and housing.
President Biden's pending request for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid aims to secure full federal funding for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Following the disaster where the bridge collapsed after being struck by a massive container ship, Biden promised that the federal government would cover all reconstruction costs, highlighting the federal commitment to infrastructure recovery. This comes as the Maryland congressional delegation seeks to ensure the reconstruction project is fully funded ahead of Congress changing hands.
Robyn Elliott emphasizes the discrepancy between framing abortion as a right versus the actual access people have, noting that 'rights do not equate to access.' This underlines the complexity of maintaining abortion access amidst legislative challenges.
"Heading to Shenandoah? Don't miss this 61-year-old comfort food restaurant, which-as the name might suggest-is famous for its apple butter cinnamon doughnuts. You can stock up on apple butter, cider, and more Virginia-made products in the gift shop as well."
