A trio of Baltimore-area lawmakers on Monday unveiled a plan to charge a refundable fee on bottles and cans in an effort to increase recycling in Maryland.

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate is scheduled to take a final vote on a bill that would require moped and motor scooter riders to wear helmets. Senators are expected to consider the bill Thursday. Sponsored by Baltimore County Democrat Sen. ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley warned that failing to enact his gas tax proposal could mean added costs to the state and more traffic congestion. O’Malley, a Democrat, testified before committees in the House of Delegates and Senate on ...

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ANNAPOLIS — A Maryland delegate wants to update a law in order to legalize starting a car remotely. Delegate Barbara Frush said during a Friday afternoon bill hearing that she recently learned that starting a car remotely is illegal because ...

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