The proposed bill, HB0137, aims to protect teachers who intervene in fights or other cases of student misconduct from any civil liability they may face.
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Moore’s Inauguration Showcases Maryland’s Diversity
It’s a historic day in Maryland as Wes Moore prepares to be inaugurated as Maryland’s first Black governor and Aruna Miller becomes Maryland’s first Asian-American lieutenant governor. From police vehicles on every corner to the 2,600 chairs laid out across the front of the historic State House, we look at the sights and sounds of this historic event.
Gov.-elect Wes Moore enters office with a unique perspective in mind
Wes Moore has said he wants to build an administration that “looks like the State of Maryland.”
Maryland Makes History with Moore’s Inauguration
Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland, and the first Black governor in state history. He is the fifth Black governor in U.S. history and only the third elected Black governor.
Moore’s promise of free pre-kindergarten must balance cost, resources and quality learning
The state promises to expand free pre-K to all children in need in the next 10 years. The governor-elect says it needs to happen sooner.
Moore makes first of hundreds upon hundreds of gubernatorial appointments
These selections are crucial to the running of state government and allow the governor-elect a chance to change the way the state operates under his administration and beyond.
A look at Moore’s early leadership team
His choices include a friend and business partner, a respected legislator, a former Baltimore city official, a previous Maryland governor and others.
Baltimore City reveals plan for controversial squeegee workers
The plan includes the enforcement of anti-panhandling ordinances in six designated high-traffic zones early next year as part of a plan rolled out by the city’s Squeegee Collaborative.
Maryland legalizes recreational marijuana
Question four on the Maryland ballot passed easily, which means Marylanders 21 years and older can expect to legally use, carry and grow recreational marijuana beginning July 1, 2023.
Brooke Lierman declares victory as Maryland’s first woman chief financial officer
Brooke Lierman would become the first woman elected to the position in Maryland’s history.