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Hate crime package aims to curb Md.’s rising antisemitic incidents
A package of five bills in the Maryland General Assembly that aim to combat bias incidents.
General Assembly approves decriminalizing oral sex
A bill decriminalizing oral sex was on its way to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk, despite continued pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Lawmakers reach compromise for private school scholarship program in state budget
Maryland General Assembly leaders compromised on how much money to budget for scholarships for children from low-income households to attend private schools.
Senate confirms first Black head of Maryland State Police
The Maryland Senate confirmed Roland Butler to be the first Black superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
Legislators work to make Maryland Rye official state spirit
The Baltimore Oriole. The Blue Crab. Marylanders soon may be toasting those state symbols with a new one – Maryland Rye, the proposed state spirit.
Maryland voters to decide abortion constitutional amendment
Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution.
Grad assistants, library workers rally in Annapolis for collective bargaining rights
University graduate assistants and public library employees renewed their calls for Maryland lawmakers to allow them to unionize.
Md. Senate panel OKs state police chief nominee
A state Senate panel voted to approve the nomination of Lt. Col. Roland Butler as superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
Bill enabling attorney general to fight bias in court clears House hurdle
The Maryland House gave preliminary approval to legislation that would empower the attorney general to investigate and litigate instances of widespread unlawful discrimination.
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.
Md. bill to combat price gouging in state of emergency advances
Maryland businesses selling certain essential goods or services could be prohibited from raising their prices above 15% during a state of emergency.
Senate debates funding shift to education in budget
The Maryland Senate debated a major funding shift in the state budget that would set money aside for future K-12 education reforms.
