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Dems have momentum: Take it down-ballot

Our analysis shows a narrow path for Democrats to win back state-level power. It's crucial — but it won't be easy

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COVID-19 safety pact between Chicago Public Schools and teachers’ union near as CTU plans vote on latest offer

The district and teachers’ union have negotiated all summer in hopes of avoiding the contentious battles of the past two years over pandemic safety.

Chicago Sun-Times

WVa governor: Voters shouldn't decide abortion access issue

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has rejected a suggestion by Democrats to let voters decide whether abortion should continue to be allowed in the state

The Independent UK

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With far-right Dan Cox at top of ticket, choices for Maryland Republican leaders are fraught: vow support, push back or stay quiet?

After far-right gubernatorial hopeful Dan Cox’s win in Maryland’s primary election Tuesday, the approach to the general election for some Republican candidates is simple and typical: “I’ll support my party’s nominee, absolutely,” said state Sen. Bob Cassilly, the Republican nominee for Harford County executive.

Tribune News Service

A Federal Standards Handbook Now Contains Weights And Measures For Marijuana

As a result of a vote that state and local officials took at a conference last week, a federal government handbook on weights and measures which mentions marijuana standards in a new section has been made available.

Benzinga

Judges toss suit seeking Virginia House elections this year

A three-judge panel has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force all 100 members of Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year

The Independent UK

Heads Up, Maryland! New Bill Approved For Funding Psychedelics Research And Free Access For Veterans

Maryland's State’s House of Representatives has been working on this legislation for quite some time. After gaining unanimous approval in both the Senate and the House of Delegates, Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan announced on Friday that he will not veto the bill. Yet he will not sign it either.

Benzinga

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A primer on West Virginia’s upcoming primaries

Welcome to the Monday, May 9, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Disclosure Digest: Virginia and Kansas enact donor privacy bills

Governors in two states enacted legislation this month to prohibit governments from disclosing nonprofit donors’ information. On April 14, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB2109, a bill preventing government agencies from requesting or disclosing donor information from individuals or any 501(c) organization. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed a…

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Maryland’s highest court rejects legislative map challenge, clearing way for July 19 primary

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a General Assembly-approved map of state legislative districts that multiple lawsuits from Republican politicians and voters contended violated provisions of the state’s constitution.

Tribune News Service

Maryland Gov. Hogan Allows Bill To Implement Marijuana Program Take Effect Without His Signature

Maryland's House of Delegates gave the green light to two bills in February that would allow state voters to decide in November whether to legalize recreational marijuana possession and use for adults over 21.

Benzinga

Maryland Bill Would Give Veterans Access To Psychedelics As A Form Of PTSD Treatment

This week, a Senate-passed bill to create a state fund to provide psychedelics to military veterans was taken up by a Maryland House of Delegates. The goal of the fund is to provide “cost-free” access to substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic…

Benzinga

Juvenile justice reform bills clear Maryland General Assembly, head to governor’s desk

BALTIMORE — Two bills that seek to reform the Maryland juvenile justice system cleared the House of Delegates on Thursday, marking their approval by state lawmakers and sending them to the governor’s desk.

Tribune News Service

‘I say the serenity prayer’: Maryland redistricting court cases keep candidates, election officials in limbo

BALTIMORE — On a February weekend, state Sen. Mary Washington left her Northeast Baltimore rowhouse, got into her car and headed north on York Road toward the city-county line.

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Maryland House votes to add abortion rights to state constitution, expand access to abortion

BALTIMORE — Legislation to expand access to abortions in Maryland and mandate that most health insurance plans cover the procedure cost-free for patients easily passed the House of Delegates on Friday, a step toward broadening access in Maryland even as the U.S. Supreme Court mulls allowing severe restrictions on abortion…

Benzinga

GOP-Controlled Committee Kills Virginia Bill To Launch Rec Cannabis Sales This Year

It seems that Virginians won’t be able to legally buy cannabis just yet, as a House of Delegates subcommittee voted down legislation that would allow recreational marijuana sales that were meant to begin this September.

Tribune News Service

Maryland House approves legislation to allow voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana

BALTIMORE — The Maryland House of Delegates approved legislation Friday that would allow voters to decide in November whether to legalize recreational marijuana use for people 21 and older.

Benzinga

Maryland House Passes Legislation To Put Recreational Cannabis On Nov. Ballot

Maryland’s House of Delegates passed two bills Friday that would give state voters the opportunity to decide in November whether to legalize recreational marijuana possession and use for those 21 and older.

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Virginia House passes five public-sector union bills

On Feb. 15, the Virginia House of Delegates passed five Republican-sponsored bills dealing with public-sector union policy. The bills are now in committee in the Senate, where Democrats hold a majority.

Tribune News Service

Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox calls for impeachment of Maryland Gov. Hogan

BALTIMORE — A Republican Maryland lawmaker who is running for governor took a step Thursday in an attempt to impeach Gov. Larry Hogan, a fellow Republican.

The Independent UK

Virginia Democrats worry Republicans will roll back reforms

Virginia Democrats who have fought for criminal justice and police reforms since 2020 are worried that their progress could be rolled back by the new Republican majority in the House of Delegates

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