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Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Union Workers Call for State to Fix Under-Staffing Issues

A union representing state, county and municipal workers held a rally Wednesday afternoon in downtown Salisbury. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME are urging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to take action and fill what it believes is a dangerous under-staffing issue in various state-run facilities.

Union Workers Call for State to Fix Under-Staffing Issues

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland health secretary held in contempt over mental health system

A Baltimore judge held the state health secretary in civil contempt Thursday and slammed the Hogan administration for failing to provide adequate space in mental health hospitals.

Maryland health secretary held in contempt over mental health system

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Group urges governor to fill vacancies in hospitals, correctional facilities

Council President Patrick Moran says Deer's Head Hospital in Salisbury has had to turn away hundreds of mental health clients that need aid and assistance due to insufficient staff and beds.

Group urges governor to fill vacancies in hospitals, correctional facilities

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Assaults climb at Baltimore Central Booking since city jail closing

Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, the first institution people are brought to after being arrested in the city, has seen a spike in assaults since Gov. Larry Hogan closed the City Jail, state statistics show.

Assaults climb at Baltimore Central Booking since city jail closing

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services targets prison staffing problem with hiring bonus

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has announced an incentive program that it hopes will attract correctional officers.

Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services targets prison staffing problem with hiring bonus