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Has DHHS fumbled Opioid prevention?
Read more: Has DHHS fumbled Opioid prevention?In 2017, Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency in MD as it relates to opioids. As part of this declaration, additional funding for 5 years was provided to improve enforcement, prevention and treatment services. The funding allocated was $50 million dollars, with 80% of it for local jurisdictions. [side note: the 2018 budget…
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MoCo CM Will Jawando’s Interesting Choice for Chief-of-Staff [Part 2]
Read more: MoCo CM Will Jawando’s Interesting Choice for Chief-of-Staff [Part 2]This is part two of a series of investigations into the nexus of money, corridors of power, special interests and mega-churches that surround CM Will Jawando. You can read part 1 here. Earlier, we explored how Council Member Will Jawando (Democrat – At Large) has a connection to an area AME mega-church and its non-profit…
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Evan Glass violates First Amendment (and compromises MoCo transparency values)
Read more: Evan Glass violates First Amendment (and compromises MoCo transparency values)Since 2008 various cases regarding public officials blocking individuals on Twitter have gone through the court system. Repeatedly the courts have affirmed much of the public’s right to read and reply to these government communications. In fact, the recent departed Governor of Maryland, settled a case outside of court related to this very issue, paying…
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ChildFind and MCPS Speech Therapists Still Masked
Read more: ChildFind and MCPS Speech Therapists Still MaskedA component of the expansive Child Find program run by MCPS, includes Speech and Language Services. As stated on their website: The mission of MCPS Speech and Language Services is to provide comprehensive services for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of communication disabilities related to educational success, in accordance with federal and state regulations.…
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Kudos: Dr Stoddard Responds to AED Inquiry
Read more: Kudos: Dr Stoddard Responds to AED InquiryAs much as the critics would like to claim, we are simply not about finding fault. We will proudly give credit as well. A huge shout out is deserved to Dr. Earl Stoddard on his recent twitter interactions related to AEDs. After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field, and confirmation being provided…
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The MCEA Disinformation is Real
Read more: The MCEA Disinformation is RealOn January 7th, Council Member Laurie-Anne Sayles took to Twitter to share a recent interaction she had with MCEA. It appears this was an informative legislative session where groups such as MCEA could provide the necessary propaganda to begin influencing future legislation. And when it comes to MCEA, it was definitely propaganda. In her post…
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Traffic Stop Report: All Feeling, No Logic
Read more: Traffic Stop Report: All Feeling, No LogicThe Source of the Spring published an article today announcing that the Police Advisory Commission plans to hold a virtual forum on traffic enforcement. Scheduled for January 9th at 6:30 pm, community members can register to provide up to 3 minutes of testimony related to the release of their report on traffic enforcement. It is…
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MCPS picks a religion to advocate for….ignores the others
Read more: MCPS picks a religion to advocate for….ignores the othersIf you look up ‘religion’ on Wikipedia, the quick definition you get is (emphasis ours): Religion is usually defined as a social-cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that generally relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements; however, there is no scholarly consensus over…
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High Priority Reimagining Public Safety Action Items Spell Disaster
Read more: High Priority Reimagining Public Safety Action Items Spell DisasterIt seems to now be a daily occurrence. Another shooting. Another robbery. Another carjacking, or assault, or act of violence. Having not previously read or explored the Reimagining Public Safety task force recommendations, I was curious to see which recommendations might be contributing to this culture. Started in 2020, some of the task force recommendations…
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Congressmen Raskin & Trone Use Omnibus to Bring Home Some Bacon to 20th-Richest County in USA
Read more: Congressmen Raskin & Trone Use Omnibus to Bring Home Some Bacon to 20th-Richest County in USA‘Tis the season. Appropriations season in Congress, once again. “Negotiators” (primarily two retiring US Senators) announced a framework / “agreement” on $1.7 trillion in appropriations that would direct federal government department spending and the grants/projects they “seed” through its fiscal year (ending September 30th, 2023). The agreement is over two months into the current federal…