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Del. Stephanie Smith (center) leads a March 6 press conference in Annapolis on proposed legislation to restrict discrimination in the workplace based on a person's hair. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience, Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Legislation Seeks to End Discrimination Against Hair

by William J. Ford March 11, 2020December 21, 2021

Members of the Maryland Senate's Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation committees review amendments to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation in Annapolis on March 9. The House of Delegates approved the bill three days earlier. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Md. Senate Committees Review Comprehensive Education Plan

by William J. Ford March 11, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (left) speaks during a March 6 press conference in Annapolis to give an update on the three confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Health, William J. Ford

Coronavirus Cases in Maryland Now at Five, Hogan Says

by William J. Ford March 9, 2020December 21, 2021

First Coronavirus Case Reported in D.C.

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Dels. Nick Mosby and Stephanie Smith of Baltimore City take a picture of historic 96-41 vote to approve a comprehensive statewide education plan in Annapolis on March 6. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. House OKs Massive Education Plan After Fiery Debate

by William J. Ford March 6, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (left) speaks during a March 6 press conference in Annapolis to give an update on the three confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Health, William J. Ford

Hogan: Three Md. Coronavirus Cases Linked to Egyptian Cruise Ship

by William J. Ford March 6, 2020December 21, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its Emergency Operations Center to assist in the response to novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. (Courtesy of CDC)

Health, William J. Ford

Hogan Declares State of Emergency as 3 Test Positive for Coronavirus in Md.

by William J. Ford March 5, 2020December 21, 2021

Maryland Sen. William C. Smith Jr. (Courtesy of Maryland General Assembly)

Prince George's County, William J. Ford

End-of-Dying Bill Receives Plenty of Support, Opposition

by William J. Ford March 4, 2020December 21, 2021

Lawmakers listen to testimony in Annapolis on Feb. 27 regarding proposed legislation for employers to offer paid family leave. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Politics, William J. Ford

Paid Family Leave Debate Looms over Md. Senate Committee Hearing

by William J. Ford February 27, 2020December 21, 2021

Dozens pack the House Appropriations Committee room in Annapolis on Feb. 25 to testify and show support of legislation that proposes to include $57.7 million annually to Maryland's four historically Black colleges and universities. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, William J. Ford

Md. Lawmakers Pressed to Fully Fund HBCUs

by William J. Ford February 26, 2020December 21, 2021