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January 29, 2021

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine 89% effective in late-stage trials; less efficacy seen against South African variant

The Maryland-based biotech firm Novavax on Thursday announced the results of its late-stage clinical trial in Britain, finding that its two-dose jab was around 89% effective in preventing COVID-19 illness. 

January 29, 2021

State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers

State legislators are seeking to limit the emergency powers of governors after many took drastic steps to curb the pandemic's spread.

January 27, 2021

NRA says it's asking federal court to overturn Maryland handgun qualification license law

The National Rifle Association said Wednesday it is backing a legal challenge of a Maryland law that requires handgun buyers to undergo training and to apply for a state license, saying it creates unnecessary barriers for average citizens to exercise their rights. 

January 26, 2021

Former DNC Chair Perez mulls bid for Maryland governor

Less than a week after finishing his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Tom Perez may have a new job in his sights. The Maryland resident said in a podcast interview released on Tuesday that he’s mulling a run for governor in his home state.

January 25, 2021

Tucker: Democrats' sweeping 'For The People Act' would 'enshrine fraud,' as lawmakers seek to stifle dissent

Democrats will control the federal government for decades or more if a sweeping new proposal touted as comprehensive government reform becomes law, Tucker Carlson said on Monday.

January 25, 2021

House Dems revive 'For The People Act' aimed at 'voter suppression,' 'dark money,' and gerrymandering

House Democrats are engaged in a new push to pass comprehensive legislation this month they say is aimed at strengthening voting rights and fighting voter suppression and gerrymandering

January 21, 2021

Maryland Gov. Hogan pushes to reopen schools for hybrid learning

Hogan said during a news conference at St. John’s College in Annapolis on Thursday that there is a growing consensus in the state and in the country that there is "no public health reason for county school boards to keep students out of schools" due to COVID-19.

January 21, 2021

Maryland store that sold winning lottery ticket identified

The winning $730 million Powerball jackpot ticket was traced back to a tiny Maryland convenience store in a town that’s well off the beaten path.

January 18, 2021

Disgraced ex-Baltimore mayor wants Trump to commute her sentence

Catherine Pugh, the disgraced former Baltimore mayor convicted of using her book sales to help fund a political career, is reportedly among those seeking clemency from President Donald Trump before he leaves office.

January 17, 2021

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweets photo after skin cancer removal: 'No pain, no gain'

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Saturday tweeted a photo of himself following a procedure to remove cancerous cells from his face.