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City Council passes bill banning ‘gag orders,’ sends it to mayor
The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed the third reading of a bill Monday that would prohibit non-disparagement agreements, also referred to as “gag orders,” in police brutality and misconduct cases. The bill aims to prohibit settlements with the city that prevent claimants from discussing their experiences with police misconduct in public and with the press.
7 Baltimore officers investigated in corruption case
Seven Baltimore police officers are under internal investigation in connection with a corrupt task force whose exposure has roiled the troubled department.
Baltimore police commissioner must lead a still-reeling city
Now confirmed as the permanent police commissioner for Baltimore, Kevin Davis is tasked with ushering a city still reeling from protests, rioting and a record-breaking spike in violence through one […]
City Council backs EPA water proposal
The Baltimore City Council on Monday passed a resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed expansion of its jurisdiction over streams and wetlands. The resolution was introduced by Councilman James […]
Council approves apartment tax credit bill
The Baltimore City Council Thursday approved a citywide 10-year tax credit aimed at encouraging development of market-rate apartments after the measure was broadened to make more projects eligible.
Apartment tax credit cruises through committee
Councilman Carl Stokes still thinks an across-the-board real property tax cut is a better way to encourage development in Baltimore.
Key councilman opposes new apartment tax credit
Councilman Carl Stokes says he does not support a bill creating a 10-year tax credit to encourage building apartments citywide.
Mayor praises ‘ban the box’ bill
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake expressed support for a bill passed by the City Council on Monday that would prevent businesses from asking potential employees about criminal convictions before a conditional job offer is issued.
Bill would restrict e-cigarette use, sales in city
The Baltimore City Council will consider whether electronic smoking devices should be governed by the same restrictions that apply to the use and sale of tobacco products.
Citywide apartment tax credits proposed
A bill creating tax credits to encourage the development of market-rate apartments citywide was introduced during Monday’s Baltimore City Council meeting.
City seeks reauthorization of new construction tax credit
An ordinance to reauthorize a tax credit used to entice residents to purchase newly constructed homes will go before the Baltimore City Council next week.
Amazon due for tax break
The Baltimore Development Corp. plans to ask the City Council to approve a resolution so the state can create a special tax zone on the site of a planned Amazon fulfillment center in Southeast Baltimore.
