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The Maryland General Assembly convened its 2022 legislative session today. Once again, lawmakers are discussing the legalization of marijuana. Baltimore City Hall employees are set to work remotely again due to the omicron surge….It’s also forcing the city to alter its recycling services. The Baltimore County School Board has run afoul of state law, according to a report by The state Inspector General for Education. And City Council members hear from those trying to find shelter for the homeless.

Once it goes in the bin, where does it go from there?

There’s a very slight dip in the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate. Could it signal the beginning of a decline? It’s still a challenge to find a COVID-19 test in Maryland. Gov. Larry Hogan and local leaders have announced a list of new testing sites to meet the demand. Baltimore City students returned to the classroom after the winter break yesterday, but some teachers say omicron has thwarted the learning process. If you’re looking for health insurance, Maryland’s open enrollment period has been extended. And the director of the CDC tries to clarify guidance and build public trust.

While Baltimore County schools are set to reopen later this week, one-third of Baltimore City schools are shifting back online. If you’re a parent or child stressed out about the return to school, we have some tips from a child psychiatrist on how to manage anxiety and self-care. Delegate Maggie McIntosh is retiring after nearly three decades of service. She reflects on what will be her final legislative session this year. And Gov. Hogan announces an expansion to his Refund the Police initiative.

Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson talks about how second-wave UK punk, Raekwon, and Two Lone Swordsmen shaped his music.

We’re halfway through Gov. Larry Hogan’s state of emergency and COVID-19 metrics are improving, but Hogan says Maryland must stay vigilant. State senators clash over voting rights as they advance a redistricting map. A new report analyzes child fatalities in the city over the last five years. Baltimore County’s Inspector General finds a too cozy relationship between a developer and a former county official. Senate president Bill Ferguson wants lights out at 10 p.m. on what’s known as Baltimore’s “Block.” Chickens come home to roost in Baltimore County. And the President and CEO of GBMC HealthCare discusses what the surge has been like for health care workers – and the challenges that lie ahead.

And are we doing anything about it?