Bryan Renbaum, Author at MarylandReporter.com

Proposed bill in Montgomery County, Maryland aims to limit police from searching vehicles during traffic stops

he “Freedom to Leave Act” would ban police searches of vehicles, even if officers obtain verbal consent from drivers. The bill is intended to give people more rights in their vehicles and also is intended to stop officers from gaining consent using intimidation. The bill’s goal is to reduce racial profiling in police stops.

State Roundup: Families of overdose victims urge lawmakers to toughen sentences for dealers; some cuts in transit still possible even with new revenue streams

Families of overdose victims urge lawmakers to toughen sentences for drug dealers; some cuts in transit still possible despite new revenue streams; chambers must resolve differences in juvenile justice reform bills.

University of Maryland investigating fraternities and sororities, suspending activities pending results

he University of Maryland issued a cease and desist letter Friday to all Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council groups after a series of misconduct allegations. The university is launching an investigation into the claims but has halted any recruitment activities or events involving alcohol. This is the latest incident in a series of reports across the country where Greek life has been alleged of misconduct.

State Roundup: Cuts to community colleges among those considered in debt reduction effort; Senate passes juvenile crime reform bill

Lawmakers consider cuts to community colleges’ funding formula among debt reduction efforts; As expected, state Senate passes juvenile crime reform bill.

Ticketing Resale Laws Need to Protect Fans not Businesses

Members of the Maryland General Assembly have made it clear that reform of the live events ticketing industry is on the agenda this session. This is encouraging news for the countless fans who have faced limited choice in the ticket market, experienced a clunky purchasing process, or felt duped by misleading pricing.

State Roundup: House of Delegates overwhelmingly passes juvenile justice reform legislation; state Child Victims Act goes to court

House of Delegates overwhelmingly passes juvenile justice reform legislation, now it’s on to the state Senate; state Child Victims Act goes to court; aid-in-dying bill fails again.

Aid-in-dying bill falters for the year

Lawmakers have tabled a fiercely debated bill that would have granted terminally ill Maryland residents the right to end their lives, a setback to supporters who hoped it would finally pass this year.

Facing retirement from Congress, Ruppersberger says he is sad to leave

Many people who retire from Congress are ready to leave the long days, partisan infighting, frustrating pace of legislation, endless fundraising and time away from family.

Capitol’s emergency alert system worries lawmakers

A day after a threat to the state capitol prompted a near two-hour lockdown, lawmakers applauded the quick work of law enforcement but raised concerns about efficient communication.

State Roundup: State capitol put on lockdown after threat; Senate panel considers firearm violence prevention center; Senate gives preliminary approval to juvenile justice bill

Maryland’s iconic state capitol building in Annapolis shut down about 5 p.m. Thursday as State Police responded to a reported security threat. People at the scene were told to lock their doors and turn out the lights.

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