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Maryland eyes iGaming, prompting fears of more problem gambling
As Maryland’s sports wagering market continues to grow, attention has been turning to the state’s next betting frontier — iGaming.
Will Moore be first governor in more than a century to not veto a bill?
It remains a question whether Gov. Wes Moore will become the first Maryland governor in more than 100 years to not veto a single bill.
Moore signs family tax credits, $15 minimum wage as first enacted bills following session
Gov. Wes Moore signed into law the first measures of his administration’s “all-out assault” on child poverty in Maryland.
General Assembly votes to accelerate $15 minimum wage to Jan. 1
Maryland’s minimum wage will be $15 per hour beginning Jan. 1 under a bill from Gov. Wes Moore that passed in the General Assembly.
General Assembly expands Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care
The Maryland House voted to expand Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments, sending the measure to Gov. Wes Moore to sign it into law.
Md. senators prepare cannabis regulatory bill for vote in coming days
Maryland senators prepared for a final vote in the coming days on a bill to regulate, license and tax businesses that sell recreational marijuana.
Md. lawmakers look to iron out budget differences in coming days
Democratic leaders are expected to appoint members to a committee that will iron out differences between the chambers' proposals for Maryland’s $63 billion budget.
Senate passes bill enabling Md. attorney general to fight bias in court
The Maryland Senate passed legislation empowering the attorney general to investigate and litigate instances of widespread unlawful discrimination.
House passes bill removing marijuana smell as probable cause for police
The House of Delegates passed legislation that would bar police from detaining individuals simply because they smelled of marijuana.
Senate panel advances bill to open ‘lookback window’ for child sexual abuse claims
A key Senate committee voted to advance a bill that would revive out-of-date civil claims related to childhood sexual abuse.
Bill to end qualified immunity ignites debate between rights advocates, police
Police officers sued for having allegedly violated someone’s rights would lose “qualified immunity” from being sued, under legislation before a Maryland House committee.
Senate panel weighs bill to let orphans’ court judges practice law
A Maryland Senate committee is considering legislation that would permit attorneys statewide to practice law while serving as orphans’ court judges.
