The legislation was previously passed by the House in 2020 and 2021, but did not advance in the Senate.
Maryland’s Ivey wants federal law raising age to 21 for semiautomatic rifle and shotgun buys
Exceptions to the proposed law would be active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers.
Cardin, Trone introduce bills to address education inequities, increase federal funding
The Democrats have proposed legislation aimed at addressing educational inequity and eliminating academic achievement gaps by providing federal grants for states and local communities.
D.C. Guardian Angels return to the city to patrol Metro following increase in crime
The DC Guardian Angels, a group of unarmed volunteer safety patrols with a goal of helping to prevent crime in public spaces, are returning to the Washington area’s Metro system after an increase in reported crimes.
Maryland lawmakers aim to promote Black history education even as it is under attack in some states
While the teaching of Black history is under fire and facing censorship in some states like Florida, two Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation aimed at providing more federal support to promote and preserve Black history, culture and education.
In Maryland union hall visit, Biden touts economic initiatives
The president also touted his efforts to reduce carbon emissions by building charging stations, improve transportation infrastructure – including replacing an aging railroad tunnel in Baltimore – and reduce the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin.
Three childhood friends, one at UMD, experience war across the world
Hours after Russia announced its military mobilization against Ukraine in September, St. Petersburg resident Evgenii Sapozhnikov, 24, and his wife, Natasha, packed their bags and fled across the border to Finland, leaving behind their apartment, their careers, their relatives and the life they once knew.