Posts Tagged ‘virtual hearing’
Virtual Hearing Today (Wed.) On Md. Legislative Redistricting Plan
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Commission is out with proposed maps of state Senate and House districts, to reflect the results of the 2020 Census. The panel will hold a public hearing, virtually, this afternoon (Wednesday). Please sign up by 10 a.m. – CLICK HERE Maryland lawmakers will consider the plan during the session in January.…
Read MoreRacist Comments, Slurs Impair Virtual Legislative Hearing
Racist comments and slurs interfered with a virtual legislative public hearing on reforming the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. According to State Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, someone twice messaged her and other panelists with racist slurs and was thrown out of the virtual meeting. Two others also used racist slurs during public…
Read MoreDNREC Hosts Virtual Hearings On Del. Climate Action Plan
A month after Governor John Carney released a Climate Action Plan for Delaware, Delawareans have opportunities to learn more about its goals and what it means for citizens. The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two presentations that will review the plan, highlight actions and strategies for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and examine ways to…
Read MoreDel. Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights Revision Gets Review
Proposed changes to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights will be considered at two virtual public sessions, one of which is today. The Senate bill (SB 149) would make police disciplinary records public and would allow for creation of community oversight boards that would have the power to hear and decide police disciplinary…
Read MoreMd. Citizens Redistricting Commission Begins New Round Of Hearings
The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission starts a second round of virtual meetings this week to hear from Marylanders about the re-drawing of legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections. One virtual meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Citizens who have their own maps for submission should already have done so at least 24…
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