@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialDr. Smith warns of a troubling drop in students' pleasure reading post-pandemic, while introducing a game-changing $3 million grant to help paraeducators become licensed teachers.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialWSSC is stepping up its game with a $10.64M budget for customer assistance, having already distributed $32M to support nearly 81,000 customers this year alone!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialNew Carrollton's council is grappling with soaring employee pay that could consume over 64% of next year's budget—could this lead to drastic changes in compensation policies?
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe bids for armed security services in Baltimore City have raised eyebrows, with some submissions facing scrutiny for unclear markings and potential legal review.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe Maryland policy committee is set to unveil a groundbreaking responsible-use-of-AI policy, alongside other key initiatives, that could reshape how technology interacts with our community.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialCandidates Eric Colvin and Sheila Milburn are locking horns over crucial issues like sewage spills, housing affordability, and the push for transparency in local government.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe St. Mary's County Board of Appeals has made a pivotal decision, granting the Wicomico Valley Foundation a variance to build a significant stone revetment, challenging previous environmental strategies.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialCandidates in St. Mary's County are divided over Maryland's ballot questions, with strong support for collective bargaining but confusion over redistricting language—what does it all mean for your vote?
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMCPS is kicking off a yearlong study on school closures, and parents are demanding transparency and accessible data throughout the process!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMontgomery County Public Schools is hitting the pause button on the new 60-minute math requirement for middle school, ensuring next year's electives stay intact!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMontgomery County Public Schools is revolutionizing high school admissions with a new ranked-choice lottery system for specialized programs that could change the educational landscape!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialLong Branch Main Street has generated an impressive $1.5 million in capital investment over the past year, and its leader is calling for sustainable funding to keep the momentum going!
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@notfromoff.bsky.social@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialAnnapolis is paving the way for a new Main Street advisory task force to ensure a smooth transition and vibrant downtown governance!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialIncumbent Matt Morgan and challenger Jennifer Clancy clash over taxes and education priorities, each presenting starkly different visions for District 29A's future.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialExciting updates on Annapolis' shoreline restoration projects: St. Mary's living shoreline is set to bloom by October 19, while major improvements at Providence Point and Hawkins Cove are on the horizon!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialAnnapolis is set to save up to $327,000 a year through a groundbreaking community-solar contract and LED retrofits!
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@qwerasdf112211.bsky.social@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialDistrict 3 candidates are sounding the alarm on groundwater contamination linked to alarming cancer rates and pressing for urgent reforms amid rapid development pressures.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialIn a heated forum, Todd Morgan and Sheryl Watts clashed over tax cuts, environmental policies, and the future of the Solomons Bridge, revealing sharp contrasts in their visions for District 29C.
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