Former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez is running for governor of Maryland. The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee is making his formal announcement Wednesday. Perez served as Maryland’s labor secretary from 2007 to 2009. He also has served as U.S. assistant attorney general for civil rights. Perez is highlighting his experience in local, state and federal government. He says people should have access to good jobs, safe communities, affordable housing and health care. Perez enters a growing field of candidates for the governor’s office in next year’s election. The winner will succeed Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who is term limited.
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Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant, her children and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but terms of the confidential deal weren’t disclosed. Bryant and nine others died when their chopper, flying […]
