Maryland may raise smoking age to 21, limit vape marketing

State legislation could raise the age to purchase tobacco and vapor products in Maryland from 18 to 21. Another bill would prohibit vapes from being sold in packaging that appeals to minors.

Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark

With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.

Minimum Wage Hike Passes Maryland House of Delegates

Democrats applauded when the Maryland House passed a minimum wage increase to $10.10 per hour after a heated debate.

Minimum Wage Measure Sparks Heated Debate In House

Several Republican lawmakers voiced persisting opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s measure to raise the Maryland minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, proposing a slew of changes to the bill on that would chip away at many of its provisions.

Delegates to Offer Amendments Despite Momentum of Death Penalty Repeal

Several Maryland delegates are preparing to argue to keep the death penalty for certain aggravating circumstances. The death penalty repeal bill will be debated in the House Wednesday.