Lawmakers Move Forward to Address Fake Marijuana

Synthetic cannabinoids are designed to mimic the effects of marijuana, but can be purchased legally in Maryland. Some lawmakers are concerned about potential health risks involved with the drug, which is rising in popularity among teens.

Harris Orders Filmmaker Ejected From House Fracking Hearing

An Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker and fracking opponent was arrested for unlawful entry at a hearing on the gas and oil extraction technique led Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee.

Bag Tax Legislation for Prince George’s County Moves Forward

COLLEGE PARK – As Prince George’s County lawmakers move to impose a tax on plastic bags, environmental organizations said a similar fee in Washington, D

Harris Orders Filmmaker Ejected From House Fracking Hearing

WASHINGTON – The director of the Oscar-nominated, environmentalist documentary “Gasland” was arrested Wednesday for filming a hearing on fracking, a natural gas extraction technique, led by Maryland Republican Rep

Mother of Accident Victim Opposes License Renewal Bill

Nathan Krasnopoler was riding his bicycle on West University Parkway in Baltimore when a car turned into a designated bicycle lane and hit the 20-year-old.

State of the State a Prelude to Tough Legislative Session Ahead

Gov. Martin O’Malley made his case for job creation and same-sex marriage Wednesday, promoting his most ambitious agenda to date in his sixth State of the State address.

Maryland State of the State Address Highlights & Reaction

Gov. Martin O’Malley delivered his State of the State address on February 1, 2012, prompting both supporters and opponents to chime in on Twitter.

O’Malley Takes Same-Sex Marriage Fight to Legislature

In addition to conducting a high-profile campaign to promote his same-sex marriage bill publicly, Gov. Martin O’Malley has begun to privately exert his influence on a legislature that failed to pass a similar bill last year.

Bag tax legislation moving forward for Prince George’s County

As Prince George’s County lawmakers move to impose a tax on plastic bags, environmental organizations say that a similar fee in Washington, D.C., has severely cut down on the amount of trash in the Anacostia River.

Catholic schools see new life as public charter schools

At first glance, visitors to Tunbridge Public Charter School in Baltimore might confuse it with a Catholic school. The outside of the building is adorned with stained glass windows, stone archways and a cornerstone inlaid with a cross. But on the inside, the school looks like many other public schools.