Morning News Express

12_08_21 Weinberg, Conservative Katie, and Equity

In this segment…

We take a look at what’s coming up at the Weinberg Center for The Arts.

Plus,

A conversation with Conservative Katie..

And..

The big push for equity and inclusion in Frederick County.

12_08_21 Maryland One Step Closer To Sanctuary State

In this segment…

The Maryland House of Delegates just voted to override the Governor’s veto on HB16 which makes the State of Maryland a Sanctuary State.

12_08_21 Five-at-Five Headlines and Business

In this segment…

Ryan Hedrick takes a look at the hottest stories for Wednesday, December, 8, 2021.

12_07_21 Group Shutdown DC Plans Event Tuesday

Activists with multiple organizations, including ShutDownDC, SPACES In Action, CODEPINK, Arm in Arm Washington DC, Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund, Extinction Rebellion DC, plan to demand congressional action on climate, immigration, racial justice, health care and child care, voting rights and D.C. statehood.

12_07_21 FCPS Debacle Leads to DOJ Investigation

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced today a settlement agreement with the Frederick County Public School District to address the discriminatory use of seclusion and restraint against students with disabilities. The government’s investigation found that the school district unnecessarily and repeatedly secluded and restrained students as young as five years old in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the settlement, Frederick County will end the use of seclusion, overhaul its restraint practices, and train staff on the use of appropriate behavioral interventions for students with disabilities.