A bipartisan group of lawmakers is attempting to push Maryland’s Department of Health to restrict the distribution of two veterinary tranquilizers that play a growing role in the state’s overdose crisis.
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Lawmakers battle between cracking down and easing up on prison sentences
One measure under consideration would help offenders reduce their sentences for demonstrating good behavior. The other would crack down on violent offenders seeking time off their sentences.
Maryland energy proposal leaves the door open for new gas plants
Environmental advocates are fighting an energy bill that Democratic leaders say will lower utility bills and further the state’s clean energy initiative.
Marylanders decry Trump’s Ukraine stance as threat to democracy
Many fear the administration’s abrupt policy shifts signal a deeper alignment with Russia and a retreat from democratic principles.
Gov. Moore’s proposed tax breaks could mean service cuts in lower-income counties
Moore’s administration contends that the reforms will provide tax relief to a majority of Marylanders, even if those county governments face a revenue loss.
State officials brace for big layoffs of federal workers
As federal agencies prepare for budget and staff reductions, state leaders say they are mobilizing resources to mitigate impacts and support affected workers.
Former USAID workers grieve the life-saving work they used to do
These former federal employees worked for years to get a “dream job” serving the country. But now, they are left jobless and feeling betrayed.
Baltimore’s Red Line and other Md. transit projects face tough odds this spring
Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget.
Gov. Moore’s cuts to Blueprint plan face major pushback
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to freeze and cut funding to some programs under Maryland’s 10-year education reform plan is running into major objections from advocates.
DC Metro transit needs money, but Maryland’s not in a great position to help
D.C. Metro transit officials are asking Maryland lawmakers to help stave off their latest budget crisis.