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Sam Gauntt @samgauntt.bsky.social · Nov 18
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Gov. Wes Moore (D) and his staff met regularly with lawmakers to discuss a bill creating a reparations study commission, and expressed concerns about the bill that the governor subsequently vetoed, his office insisted Monday.

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Moore's office pushes back against lawmakers, as reparations feud continues - Maryland Matters
Aides to Gov. Wes Moore pushed back Monday against published reports that the governor rebuffed lawmakers' requests for input on a reparations bill that he later vetoed, even as he pursued his own pla...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Students at the public high school about 20 minutes south of San Francisco have been prohibited since 2019 from using their cellphones while in school — from bell to bell.

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This school banned cellphones six years ago. Teachers — and many kids — couldn’t be happier.
SAN MATEO, Calif. – On a cool Friday morning in April, the halls of California’s San Mateo High School were full of students chatting, running to class or trying to find their…
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July 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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A report released Wednesday by the Maryland Comptroller’s Office confirmed what thousands of Maryland workers already knew: The state’s economy is deeply tied to the federal government.

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Report shows feds contribute $150 billion a year to state's economy - Maryland Matters
A report released Wednesday by the Maryland Comptroller's Office confirmed what thousands of Maryland workers already knew: The state’s economy is deeply tied to the federal government.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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For LaTisha Gasaway-Paul, Juneteenth is more than just a date on a calendar.

“It’s the date that we endure the spirit of the ancestors, the resilience of our people and the promise of a future fate shaped by justice, truth and unity,” she said.

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Maryland Juneteenth celebrations endure in face of DEI attacks - Maryland Matters
Across the country, Juneteenth celebrations have seen support pulled, likely a result of new antagonism toward DEI programs, and while some events in Maryland say they have lost sponsors, others have ...
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June 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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A federal judge reaffirmed on Sunday her ruling that President Donald Trump’s administration must return Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the U.S. after mistakenly deporting him to El Salvador.

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Federal judge reaffirms order to return wrongfully deported Maryland man
ICE deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador last month due to what officials said was an “administrative error.”
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April 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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PGCPS is addressing community concerns about federal immigration enforcement after President Donald Trump’s administration allowed ICE to make arrests in schools.
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Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools
PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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USM could get rid of about 400 jobs across its higher education institutions after Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed $111 million funding cut to the system in his 2026 budget.
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USM could cut 400 jobs as state grapples with $3 billion deficit
University system chancellor Jay Perman addressed state lawmakers at multiple committee hearings this week about the proposed cut’s repercussions.
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February 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Five University of Maryland dorms are currently without hot water, according to a Thursday morning email from Residential Facilities to North Hill community residents.

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5 UMD dorms facing hot water outage
The hot water outage includes Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Somerset and St. Mary’s halls.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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January 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Hello Bluesky! Still getting this account off the ground, but in the meantime feel free to give me a follow on any of my other platforms:

X: @samgauntt
IG: sgaunttphotos
LinkedIn: Sam Gauntt

And you can find my stories online at dbknews.com/author/sgaun...
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November 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM