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Board of Public Works approves millions to settle wage theft claims

The nearly $9.5 million is the second payment in less than a year. Union officials demand accountability.

Effort to reduce vacant state government positions falling short of Moore’s promise

The state is losing employees almost as fast as it can hire them using unusual and outdated and uncompetitive hiring practices.

Moore expresses continued support for state employees, progress toward hiring goal uncertain

Wes Moore’s “lofty goal” to hire 5,000 employees by January is in uncertain waters. Governor also cast doubts on the job performance of the state school superintendent.

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.”

State panel settles multi-million dollar wage theft case, wrongful conviction claim

The leader of the largest union representing state workers claims a $13 million settlement is the second largest in the nation for current and former corrections employees.

Pretrial

Workers at Md. public defender’s office vote to unionize

The votes to join the state’s largest public employee union were overwhelming

Post-primary, Moore and the unions come together with no overt rancor

Despite some whispers in Annapolis, Democratic nominee rejects the idea that there are any hard feelings from the primary.

Hogan administration pulls hospital privatization item from Bd. of Public Works agenda — for now

State will go through the normal procurement process to find a private contractor to provide medical services in Western Maryland.

Critics warn expedited procurement for Western Maryland Hospital Center is veiled attempt at privatization

Supporters of Western Maryland Hospital Center once again battle to keep the 65-year-old facility open.

As revenue projections increase, Hogan expands raise for state workers

Fiscal leaders broadly agreed that vigilance and prudence will be necessary in the years ahead, but had slightly different interpretations of the meaning and value of the surplus.