School teachers begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine this week. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has harsh words for the state’s vaccine rollout plan and the governor’s pick to lead the Maryland health department.  Governor Hogan touted his spending plan for the next fiscal year today, but would not give details on the actual budget. And a mental health expert talks about the importance of ‘psychological first aid’ during the pandemic.

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Governor Hogan accelerates Maryland’s vaccine rollout plan. The state expands tele-health services for mental and behavioral wellness. Baltimore’s mayor maintains tight Covid-19 restrictions. The State Senate overrides 16 of the governor’s vetoes. And an expert looks into the ethical considerations of vaccine distribution.

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Governor Hogan accelerates Phases 1B and 1C of the state's vaccination plan.  The Maryland General Assembly convenes for a session greatly altered by the pandemic. And after technical difficulties, Baltimore City Council reconvenes virtually to consider housing relief legislation.

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Baltimore County teachers struggle, at a distance, to help students in crisis. New legislation is proposed to protect tenants and homeowners who are hurt financially by the pandemic.  Addressing Maryland’s bottlenecked unemployment system is also a top priority for state lawmakers who reconvened in Annapolis today.  And curbside recycling is finally back on track in Baltimore.

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Governor Hogan announces a redistricting commission. Technical difficulties cut short Baltimore City Council’s first meeting of the year. Baltimore County Schools propose a budget that reflects a damaged economy. And the cause of an August residential explosion in Northwest Baltimore is revealed.

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Governor Hogan announces his top priority for Maryland’s upcoming legislative session, a billion-dollar emergency coronavirus relief package. Bills to address housing insecurity to go up before Baltimore City Council. And why are dentists having such a hard time getting the COVID vaccine?

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Baltimore’s coronavirus restrictions will remain unchanged for at least another week. The state comptroller aims to push out $2,000 relief checks to Marylanders. The Maryland General Assembly will prioritize pandemic response and economic recovery in the upcoming legislative session. Plus, an update on vaccine distribution at the state’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Governor Hogan calls for Trump to step down and let Mike Pence lead until the presidential transition. Baltimore County officials report on vaccine administration progress. The County Executive wants local oversight authority to hold the county’s school system more accountable. And Dr. Leana Wen examines federal-level bottlenecks in the vaccine rollout.

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Governor Hogan announces plans to speed up the state's COVID-19 vaccine process. Comptroller Peter Franchot extends deadlines for certain business taxes. State lawmakers aim to make it easier for Maryland college students and military members to vote. And the pandemic delays a ban on plastic bags in the city.

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Baltimore’s mayor cautiously eyes easing restrictions as the city saw a 19% drop in positive Covid-19 cases, in the four weeks before Christmas gatherings. And Governor Hogan lays out the timeline for Maryland’s vaccine distribution phases.

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