Recent Articles from Bryan Sears
State treasurer expresses concerns over costly suits, settlements
Maryland's treasurer called on state agencies to exhibit restraint and avoid costly lawsuits and settlements.
Moore’s nominee for juvenile services moves forward for confirmation
Gov. Wes Moore's pick to lead the Department of Juvenile Justice heads to the full Senate for confirmation.
Md. lawmakers weigh measure aimed at protecting children online
Maryland lawmakers plan to lock horns with powerful social media companies as the national debate over internet safety for children moves to the state level.
CEO Atlas is out at Maryland Hospital Association
The head of the Maryland Hospital Association is out after five years leading the organization.
Md. Democrats say ‘we can’t take anything for granted’ on abortion access
Maryland Democrats said Thursday they intend to make the state a safe haven for those seeking abortions.
Md. Republicans renew push to eliminate gas tax hikes triggered by inflation
Maryland Republicans are again pushing to eliminate an automatic increase in the state’s gas tax tied to inflation.
Guns rights advocates, Md. Democrats push forward with their agendas
Maryland senators hope to address the fallout of a recent Supreme Court decision that has caused a surge in applications for concealed carry gun permits.
Md. Democratic lawmakers launch effort to remake state’s concealed carry law
Maryland lawmakers will take their first crack at tightening the state's gun laws following a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision that upended concealed carry laws.
Senate leaders impressed with juvenile justice nominee but mum on his views
Senate leaders sidestepped questions about Gov. Wes Moore’s pick to lead the Department of Juvenile Services.
Here’s what a recreational marijuana marketplace in Md. might look like
Maryland’s medical cannabis industry would be rolled into an expanded recreational marijuana market under a proposal headed to the General Assembly.
Moore emphasizes public service in 1st State of the State address
Gov. Wes Moore laid out a vision of a Maryland in which the state and its government are supported by a corps of volunteers and public servants.
Officials propose task force to clean up Baltimore area’s waste, water woes
A coalition of leaders from the Baltimore area vowing to modernize a water system that serves over a million people.