Maryland lawmakers approved a capital budget plan and an emergency aid package for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the hours before their their end-of-session deadline.
State lawmakers rush to respond to bridge collapse
The General Assembly is quickly approaching an end-of-session deadline but lawmakers are still scrambling to introduce legislation in response to this week’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Distress call precedes disaster at Baltimore bridge
A container ship leaving the Port of Baltimore sounded a mayday call just before plowing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours Tuesday.
Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after ship collision
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when it was struck by a container ship. The crew of the ship alerted authorities they had a “power issue” on board shortly before the collision.
Following lockdown, Md. lawmakers express worry over Capitol’s emergency alert system
A day after a threat to the state capitol prompted a near two-hour lockdown, lawmakers applauded the quick work of law enforcement, but raised concerns about efficient communication.
Lockdown stalls state Capitol on busy session day
Lawmakers, personnel and members of the public sheltered in place for almost two hours Thursday afternoon after an anonymous threat led police to lock down the Annapolis State House complex.
Potential restrictions on ticket scalping spur controversy in Maryland capital
Season-ticket holders are pushing back against an anti-scalping bill in the Maryland General Assembly they say would harm their right to transfer tickets and make a profit when they miss a game.
Sparks fly as Democrats try to cap event ticket prices
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that cracks down on ticket scalping in Maryland.
Maryland’s Hogan makes surprise entry into GOP race for US Senate
Hogan, a Republican, announced his campaign on Friday via social media, releasing a video just nine hours before Maryland’s candidacy deadline and surprising a lot of political observers.
Republicans push back against cannabis odor law, but repeal seems unlikely
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Republicans are pushing to repeal a Maryland law that prohibits police from pulling over and searching drivers simply because they smell of marijuana, but Democratic leaders say they aren’t interested in dramatic changes to the state’s cannabis…