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Political notes: MoCo councilmember joins congressional race, a tribute to Cardin with oysters, and endorsement watch

Nine Democrats now seeking 6th District seat — and the number is likely to grow.

Cardin and other U.S. senators aim to end prescription drug shortages

“We have incredible medicines available that can save lives – but only if they can reach patients in a timely way,” Cardin said in a written statement.

Congressmen file bill honoring Henrietta Lacks, whose ‘immortal’ HeLa cells have led to medical breakthroughs

Three Maryland lawmakers want to posthumously recognize Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cancer cells have been used for decades in research and paved…

District 6 congressional race is developing slowly

Democrat Joel Rubin, a foreign policy expert and former Chevy Chase town councilmember, joins the fray on Monday.

Political Notes: Cardin considers bid to succeed Cardin, Davis recalls Broadwater’s advice, regional water task force named

The nephew of Maryland’s senior senator eyes the race for an opportunity and Dereck Davis remembers the time former Sen. Tommie Broadwater gave him advice about being a “punk.”

MD health officials issue heat safety reminders; report year’s first heat-related death

After the year’s first heat-related death, Maryland health officials encourage Marylanders to “take it easy outside.”

Raskin chooses not to run for U.S. Senate, will seek reelection to the House

With Raskin out in Senate race, top three Democrats remaining are Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando and Rep. David Trone.

Olszewski begins raising money for congressional bid as he awaits Ruppersberger’s decision

Baltimore County executive has been raising money for a possible congressional run.

Hoyer at Dem gala: ‘Don’t write any obituaries’

A tribute to Maryland’s longest-serving member of Congress in history is more a rally to mobilize the troops for 2024 than a look back.

Heat-related illness bill honoring late Md. university football player introduced in Congress

The legislation would require institutions of higher education participating in athletic associations or conferences to develop heat-illness emergency action plans.