Category: State Roundup

Speaker Jones introduces bill to seek voter input on enshrining reproductive rights; Neo-Nazi, accomplice arrested in plot to take down Baltimore power grid; Towson bar cancels GOP women’s fund-raiser to benefit arrested Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

In response to SCOTUS, state Senate committee to consider bills to limit concealed firearms; framework proposed for cannabis market; Moore introduces package of nine bills, gains some GOP support.

Maryland lawmakers need to pass regulations in order for the state’s recreational cannabis program to begin, and lawmakers are expecting a proposal to be introduced soon, as early as Friday.

In first State of State, Gov. Moore emphasizes service to form ‘a more perfect state;’ U.S. Chamber joins fight against Maryland digital ad tax; and GOP legislators expected to introduce criminal justice package

Lawmakers, advocates hope to fill gaps in health insurance marketplace; bill would reform medical, geriatric parole law for state prisoners; and more students qualify for reduced price meals, raising the cost of state’s education reforms.

President Biden announces $4B to replace Baltimore train tunnel; Maryland Senate OKs funds for suicide hotline; safe harbor bill would protect child trafficking. victims

Governor hopes to bring down rates of youth violence; parents scramble to pay tuition as they question balances in 529 accounts; and a pilot program to test a 4-day workweek proposed.

As federal funds dry up, concerns rise over possible eviction crisis; Black Caucus prioritizes police restraint, cannabis equity; new Board of Public Works sets goal of more minority contracts.

Gov. Moore taps Paul Wiedefeld to head Transportation Department; delegate proposes bill to expand civil immunity for teachers; 529 savings plan leaders pledge more communication; and we correct a headline.