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Prior MD governors vetoed over 100 bills after sessions. Moore has axed seven in two years.
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday vetoed four of the more than 1,000 bills that lawmakers passed last session.
Moore signs protections for judges’ personal information in wake of fatal shooting
New privacy protections for judges and their families were passed after Washington County Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot to death outside his home.
MD lawmakers cite ‘misunderstanding’ in retracting right of first refusal for UMD, 4 HBCUs
Maryland legislators walked back their approval of a right of first refusal for certain academic programs, writing that a “misunderstanding” led to its passage.
MD GOP ramps up calls for Moore to veto new liability for gun industry
Maryland's 13 Republican state senators called for Gov. Wes Moore to veto legislation extending liability for gun crimes to sellers and manufacturers.
Right of first refusal for UMD, four HBCUs in limbo after lawmakers’ 11th-hour error
The University of Maryland, College Park, and four historically Black institutions are set to have a right of first refusal for certain academic programs.
Md. lawmakers pass bill to protect judges’ personal information after fatal shooting
A bill that would allow judges to keep their personal information off the internet passed in response to October’s fatal shooting of Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson.
As Moore touts 2024 accomplishments, next session will again focus on need for revenue
State lawmakers passed affordable housing policies, juvenile justice reforms and online consumer protections during the 90-day session that ends Monday.
Plan for state ownership of Pimlico remains stalled with days left in session
A variety of concerns in the Maryland Senate have stalled plans for the state government to own and operate Pimlico Race Course.
Bill would nearly double Md. cap on noneconomic damages
Maryland lawmakers are weighing legislation that would raise the cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Advocates ask Moore to veto changes to Maryland juvenile justice system
Juvenile justice legislation is facing opposition from advocacy groups that say the proposed changes would criminalize Black children.
Md. lawmakers consider permitting third-party alcohol deliveries
Maryland might soon allow local liquor stores to contract with third-party delivery companies like DoorDash and Instacart.
Md. House votes to end legacy admissions at colleges and universities
The Maryland House voted in overwhelming support of prohibiting colleges and universities from considering legacy status in admissions.
