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After collective bargaining wins, MD unions to push for binding arbitration
Maryland public employee unions and their allies in the legislature are expected to prioritize binding arbitration in Annapolis next year.
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
The FTC on voted to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.
Moore enacts affordable unit incentives, renter protections to tackle MD housing crisis
Gov. Wes Moore signed into law his administration’s plan for tackling Maryland’s housing crisis, an issue plaguing cities and states nationwide.
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued by the EPA.
MD State Board of Education selects next superintendent of schools
The Maryland State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint the next Maryland state superintendent.
Right of first refusal for UMD, four HBCUs in limbo after lawmakers’ 11th-hour error
The University of Maryland, College Park, and four historically Black institutions are set to have a right of first refusal for certain academic programs.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S.
Biden administration tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it’ll help consumers
The Biden administration issued final rules to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights.
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency.
New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn’t the final word
A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too.
Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
Under a new rule, the medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7B in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households.
