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January 10, 2018

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Crowded agenda as Maryland General Assembly's 438th session begins Wednesday

Wednesday, Jan 10

The 438th session of the Maryland General Assembly begins at noon Wednesday. Lawmakers are expected to debate over children's health insurance, Baltimore crime and a possible rewriting of the state's tax code.

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Dozens of boys left to flush toilets with buckets at juvenile detention facility as problems knock off water supply

Dozens of boys at a state detention center in Baltimore County went days without showers and flushed toilets with buckets after water service in the facility was cut off, as other water customers faced problems with frozen pipes and meters.

Parents, teachers blast Baltimore officials over school heating woes

Baltimore students, parents and teachers poured into the city school system's headquarters en masse Tuesday night to question officials about the poor condition of schools, which have left students shivering in class since returning from winter break.

Maryland MedStar hospital tries out more dignified hospital gown

MedStar Health is trying out a new hospital gown at one of its facilities that doesn't expose the rear end, among other things.

Peter Schmuck: Orioles need to figure out whether this is the end of an era or the beginning of one

The Orioles need to decide whether next season is going to be the first year of a new cycle or the last year of a declining team. Trading Manny Machado would help them change direction.

As calls grow for Oaks to resign, Senate president refers case to Ethics Committee

A day before the General Assembly returns, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said he plans to refer FBI charges against Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks of Baltimore to the Ethics Committee — a move that could be the first step in Oaks’ removal.

Baltimore County school officials propose $1.6 billion operating budget

Interim school superintendent Verletta White is proposing a 5.7 percent increase in next year's operating budget.

Cardin seeks more aggressive response from Trump to Russian cyber campaign

Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are calling on the Trump administration to vastly expand the U.S. response to Russian interference in elections, including with increased sanctions and an inter-agency body to coordinate government policies.

Poll: Baker leads Democratic primary field in wide open race for governor

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III leads a wide-open Democratic primary race for governor, according to a new poll.

Maryland Democrats predict 'blue wave' at pre-session rally

Maryland Democrats predict a "blue wave" at their annual pre-session luncheon and pep rally.