Bill expanding medical cannabis licenses amended

A bill that would expand Maryland’s medical cannabis industry to include more minority ownership, after more than a month in legislative limbo, is moving again in the General Assembly, with amendments.

Package of Bills Aims to Protect Technological Privacy of Marylanders

The ACLU testified in favor of four bills that would limit law enforcement use of technologies including drones, as well as cellphone and license-plate tracking.

House Votes to Repeal Death Penalty, Governor’s Signature Next

The Maryland House voted 82-56 Friday in favor of repealing the death penalty. Once Gov. Martin O’Malley signs the bill, Maryland will become the 18th state to abolish capital punishment.