Rose Velazquez

@BuiltIn updates reporter | Former @MyDelmarvaNow reporter, @lsureveille EIC, @ManshipXGR statehouse reporter and @News21 Voting Wars fellow | @LSU 2017 grad

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

“I'm trying to raise free people.”

Black parents have moved dramatically toward homeschooling this past pandemic year, according to a U.S. survey showing a near five-time increase.

But for many, the shift represents much more than a COVID-19 side effect. https://t.co/5UaxhvuflQ

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

@mbclaude611 thank you!!

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

“A school building shouldn’t look the way our school does.”

@rickypollitt52 gives a glimpse inside the more than 40-year-old Mardela Middle and High School, which is overdue for a major updgrade that may finally be in sight.
https://t.co/9i8HW2TcsL

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

“Most of the issues that we’re having right now are because of an ignorance of what happened in the past.”

A Maryland bill could set new standards for teaching Black history. @kpowers01 talked to three Lower Shore generations about why change is needed.

https://t.co/t1OfHT6kJc

[Maddi O'Neill @MaddiONeill]

Are you eligible to get a Maryland stimulus check under the RELIEF Act? A tax break? It's complicated. Here's everything you need to know: https://t.co/q6Hp5d3TcV

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

@SarahGamard Does it taste ... like heaven?

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

“The mindset of a police officer.. needs to be that of a guardian — not a warrior."

From a formal classroom to the field, emphasis on violence over communication is among the largest issues experts perceive in police training.

And it may be common ground https://t.co/LSqN0QX8Hf

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

Vaccine allocation shortages bottleneck Maryland's plans for "mass vaccinations" and a robust network, as frustration continues.

The latest from @GovLarryHogan today: "This will obviously be a much longer process than any of us would like."

More below ⤵️ https://t.co/CDz0P8m7Ri

[Maddi O'Neill @MaddiONeill]

Here's a deeper look at @GovLarryHogan's budget proposal, including reactions from lawmakers: https://t.co/X7ICFF9Fnc

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

Quiet morning here in Annapolis — but the heightened presence of @MDNG and law enforcement has been unmistakable ahead of possible protests this afternoon.

@MaddiONeill and I will be here to keep tabs on the scene

[Maddi O'Neill @MaddiONeill]

From @kpowers01:

[Kelly Powers @kpowers01]

I connected with @CityofSBY’s Vulnerable Populations Task Force back in June — but it’s been full-speed-ahead for months now.

Here, @Rosee_Vee gives a glimpse into one of the group’s leaders, Corinne Pubill. Learn more ⤵️ https://t.co/CBOUAPaOQt

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

Virginia is tightening rules for gathering size, masks and alcohol sales amid a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases.

Here's a breakdown of the latest restrictions announced by @GovernorVA https://t.co/3p6UE8LbPr

[USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports]

A USA TODAY investigation found LSU mishandled abuse allegations and sexual misconduct complaints against top athletes and other students and subjected victims to further harm.
https://t.co/v8FiKZGgat

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[Maddi O'Neill @MaddiONeill]

New from me: Parts of Maryland had the worst first-class mail delivery in the country in the weeks before Election Day, as the postal service rushed to handle a deluge of mail-in ballots.
https://t.co/FYuQRyiKk4

[Rose Velazquez @Rosee_Vee]

Is it OK to host a holiday gathering? Can I travel? Are religious services going to be affected?

Here are answers to some of the questions you might have about the latest COVID-19 rules from @GovLarryHogan and @MDHealthDept https://t.co/ZhYJiNpuSK