Category: State Roundup

Inmates could soon be taking college courses under deal with USM; environmentalists lukewarm on progress from session; panel nears naming 8 drugs to get price-caps; Hogan hits the campaign trail in U.S. Senate race.

Team Maryland introduced legislation to ensure 100% federal support for replacing the Key Bridge.

New law raises penalties for those who are found guilty of threatening elections workers; more than 1,000 businesses seek emergency aid in wake of Key Bridge disaster; federal probe focuses on Dali’s electrical circuitry.

Maryland congressional delegation confident of bipartisan federal support to help rebuild Key Bridge; Gov. Moore signs bill to aid Port workers.

End of session comes down to wire to pass aid for port workers, funding for Pimlico revamping and Moore’s housing package. And of course, Annapolis took an eclipse break.

It’s the final day of session: Some fees and taxes will rise; aid for Port workers is a priority; future of Pimlico ownership still a question; poll finds Marylanders worried about rising housing costs; body of 3rd Key Bridge road crew recovered.

President Joe Biden on Friday will take an aerial tour with Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, meet with families of the six men killed and receive an update on the massive cleanup and rebuilding efforts that he’s promised the federal government will pay for.

LAWMAKERS REACH COMPROMISE ON $63 BILLION BUDGET PLAN: Maryland lawmakers said Wednesday they’ve...

Aid bill for port workers, businesses moves to full Senate; two port business recovery centers open; session extension possible as budget disagreements continue

Gov. Moore gives lawmakers 10 more days to fight over tax package; emergency bill would aid Port, Key Bridge communities.