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The Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, also known as the Kirwan Commission, discuss an interim report on recommendations to revamp Maryland's public school system on Jan. 18. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local, Politics, William J. Ford

Kirwan to Brief Lawmakers on Commission Report

by William J. Ford January 23, 2019October 31, 2020

Maryland Delegates Erek Barron (left) and Darryl Barnes testify on a partial expungement bill for non-conviction offenses before the House of Delegates' Judiciary Committee in Annapolis on Jan. 22. Barron is the sponsor of the legislation. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Partial Expungement Bill Dissected in Annapolis

by William J. Ford January 22, 2019October 31, 2020

The Maryland House of Delegates convenes at the State House in Annapolis for the first day of the 2019 General Assembly on Jan. 9. (Brigette White/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. General Assembly Gets Underway

by William J. Ford January 16, 2019October 31, 2020

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. speaks with reporters Jan. 9 after the first day of the 2019 General Assembly session. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Senate President Mike Miller Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

by William J. Ford January 11, 2019October 31, 2020

The Maryland House of Delegates convenes at the State House in Annapolis for the first day of the 2019 General Assembly on Jan. 9. (Brigette White/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Education Funding, Minimum Wage at Forefront of 2019 Md. General Assembly

by William J. Ford January 9, 2019October 31, 2020

Rep. Adam Schiff (left) greets Rep. Elijah Cummings at the Maryland Democratic Party’s 20th annual legislative luncheon in Annapolis on Jan. 8. (Brigette White/The Washington Informer)

Md. Democrats Enthusiastic About Upcoming Legislative Year

by William J. Ford January 8, 2019October 31, 2020

Jose Garcia (right), a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, speaks during a Dec. 8 rally in Annapolis to support full and equal funding for his and the state's three other historically Black colleges and universities. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Criminal Justice Among Priorities for Black Lawmakers

by William J. Ford January 2, 2019October 31, 2020

Julian Ivey

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Prince George’s Representatives Prepare for General Assembly

by William J. Ford January 2, 2019October 31, 2020

Alvin Thornton, former chairman of the Prince George's County school board, speaks Aug. 30 to educators and advocates, urging voters to approve a casino revenue ballot question in the Nov. 6 general election. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Education Advocates Urge Md. Voters Approve Casino Ballot Question

by William J. Ford August 30, 2018October 31, 2020

Prince George's County Public School Board holds a special meeting in Upper Marlboro on Dec. 19 to review recommendations from a state audit on grade changes for high school seniors. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s School Structure Remains Unchanged

by William J. Ford April 11, 2018October 31, 2020