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Governor Moore vetoes reparations commission bill

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has vetoed a bill to establish a commission tasked with studying and proposing reparations for slavery and racial discrimination. Governor Moore stated in his veto letter that his decision comes after careful consideration of the numerous existing commissions dedicated to examining the history and impact of slavery in Maryland. Among the commissions cited by Moore are […]

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Maryland House approves reparations commission bill, heads to Governor Moore’s desk

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Moore has vetoed the bill. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a bill establishing a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people, sending the measure to Governor Wes Moore amid ongoing questions about his stance on the proposal. The 101-36 party-line vote positions Maryland to join a […]

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