Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State address that candidly described some of the state’s most pressing challenges and called on lawmakers to join him in a spirit of “partnership” to tackle them all.
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Democratic lawmakers plan to crack down on youth crime in the coming weeks
Children as young as 10 could potentially go to court for auto thefts and handgun violations, under one proposal key Democratic lawmakers detailed and plan to push for in the legislature.
Moore, officials caught off guard by Orioles sale but welcome new ownership
Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials expressed anger and disappointment Wednesday that Baltimore Orioles chairman and CEO John Angelos did not inform them of his plans to sell the team – but they also indicated they’re pleased with the outcome of the sale.
Servers push for bigger paychecks in Maryland, but some bosses think it’s a bad idea
One Fair Wage activists are pushing for the minimum wage for tipped workers to be increased from $3.63 to $15, matching the current Maryland minimum wage, but some service workers are against it.
As Maryland considers medical aid in dying, here’s how it’s playing out in D.C.
A bill before the Maryland General Assembly would make it legal for terminally ill patients to end their lives with a physician’s prescription. The option has been available in D.C. since 2017.
Worried by spikes in youth crime, Maryland lawmakers close in on more fixes to the system
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Almost two years after passing landmark youth justice reform, Maryland lawmakers are scrutinizing its impact on young offenders – and questioning whether they’ve done enough to make things better. The 2022 reforms were meant to help more…
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…
Moore’s budget trims some programs, preserves school reform blueprint
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a budget proposal on Wednesday that would balance the books and protect the state’s ambitious reform plan for Maryland public schools, without raising taxes in the fiscal year that begins in July. The…
Maryland General Assembly opens with talk of budget fixes, juvenile justice problems
Gov. Wes Moore and top lawmakers headed into the 2024 General Assembly session Wednesday with a looming budget deficit in mind, hoping to avoid tax hikes and dramatic cuts and focus, instead, on their important priorities.
Moore stresses accountability, rehabilitation for dealing with youth crime
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore said Tuesday he expects “robust debates” about juvenile justice in coming weeks – and that his administration will be an “active participant” trying to balance rehabilitation with cracking down on crime. “The hallmark of…