Bryan Renbaum, Author at MarylandReporter.com

State Roundup: Lawmakers to revisit expungement rules, seek to aid dental health; Hogan: Is he running for president or not?

Lawmakers to revisit expungement rules that affect those on probation with minor infractions; Dental health targeted again for more aid; and former Gov. Hogan: Is he running for president or what?

State Roundup: State Elections Board member quits after arrest on Jan. 6 charges; federal appeals court to hear Md. gun case; ‘No Labels’ group will be on ballot

A top Maryland elections official resigned Thursday after his arrest this week on multiple charges that he participated in the U.S. Capitol attack, during which he allegedly encouraged officers trying to disperse rioters to instead “join us.” Federal investigators allege that Carlos Ayala, 52 – wearing a “Stop the Steal” button on an American flag hoodie – scaled a police barricade on Jan. 6, 2021, while carrying a black flag that read “DEFEND” and depicted an M-16-style rifle.

State Roundup: On opening day, Annapolis leaders downplay prospects of tax hike despite large deficit

On opening day, Annapolis leaders downplay prospects of tax hike despite large deficit.

Maryland leaders play down prospects of tax hikes

Marylanders worried that talk of looming billion-dollar state deficits could lead to tax hikes got some reassuring words Wednesday from the Democratic governor and Senate president. “Any conversation around taxes, people need to understand that my bar for that is very, very high,” Gov. Wes Moore told reporters.

State Lawmakers Should BOOST the Maryland’s School Choice Scholarship Program to Match Parents’ Demand

Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis today, facing crucial decisions for parents and children. Among them is how they will continue to address calls from parents who want more education options and from those who want to escape the state’s failing schools. In...

Maryland General Assembly opens with talk of budget fixes, juvenile justice problems

Gov. Wes Moore and top lawmakers headed into the 2024 General Assembly session Wednesday with a looming budget deficit in mind, hoping to avoid tax hikes and dramatic cuts and focus, instead, on their important priorities.

State Roundup: On cusp on 446th Legislative Session, Moore outlines criminal justice, housing proposals

With the 446th Legislative Session kicking off at noon today, Gov. Moore outlines criminal justice, housing proposals.

Maryland’s highest court weighs protections for historic Black cemetery

By ANGELIQUE GINGRAS Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The fight over a historic Black cemetery in Bethesda is now in the hands of the Maryland Supreme Court, as justices weigh the need to preserve a burial ground against the rights of the property owner who wants...

Moore stresses accountability, rehabilitation for dealing with youth crime

By KIERSTEN HACKER Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore said Tuesday he expects “robust debates” about juvenile justice in coming weeks – and that his administration will be an “active participant” trying to balance rehabilitation with cracking down on...

State Roundup: Moore exec order targets ethical government uses of AI; Jones says House to focus on ‘decency agenda;’ Ferguson confident on balancing budget

Gov. Moore’s executive order targets ethical government uses of AI; Speaker Jones says House to focus on ‘decency agenda;’ Senate President Ferguson confident on balancing budget with ‘small adjustments.’

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