Annapolis Roundup: Medical cannabis, other bills advance

Maryland legislation that expands the state’s medical cannabis industry to include more minority ownership on Thursday passed in the House of Delegates — where it had failed in the waning minutes of the session last year.

Local Ukrainians Weigh in on Crisis Abroad

Montgomery County Delegate Kirill Reznik spent the first four years of his life in Ukraine, until he and his parents received visas to immigrate to the U.S.

Legislator Wants to Make Sure Shopping Carts Aren’t Lifted

Bill would increase fines from $25 to $100 for anyone convicted of stealing a shopping cart.

New Law Would Ban Minors From Using Artificial Tanning Beds

A group of lawmakers wants to expand on current restrictions and place an outright ban on the use of artificial tanning beds for anyone under 18.