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Dec. 06, 2017

Press Room

Dec. 06, 2017

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Hogan vetoes sick leave bill

Advocates have pushed state lawmakers for five years to pass a bill requiring businesses to offer paid sick leave. Earlier this year, they finally passed it. But Thursday afternoon, Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the bill and urged lawmakers to develop a new, compromise bill.

Hogan vetoes sick leave bill

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Harford schools support staff speak out at County Council budget hearing

AFSCME members had an in-depth discussion with Council President Richard Slutzky about school funding after the hearing.

Harford schools support staff speak out at County Council budget hearing

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Inmate stabs correctional officer at Maryland prison, officials say

A 17-year veteran correctional officer stabbed Monday by an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland remains in serious condition, state officials said.

Inmate stabs correctional officer at Maryland prison, officials say

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Official: Relief coming for prison-staffing shortage

A state official confirmed Tuesday that there are some staffing shortages at the prison complex south of Hagerstown, but relief is coming soon.

Official: Relief coming for prison-staffing shortage

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Md. GOP legislators offer plans for restructuring state pensions

Sue Esty, legislative director for AFSCME Council 3, said the plan could hurt current state employees in an effort to save money.

Md. GOP legislators offer plans for restructuring state pensions