In the three months since its implementation, Maryland’s “red flag” gun safety law has prompted more than 300 protective orders across the state, law enforcement officials told state lawmakers Tuesday.
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Maryland Senate President Miller announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr., D-Prince George’s, Charles and Calvert, announced Thursday to the chamber he has led for more than three decades that he had been diagnosed with and was being treated for prostate cancer.
Tips on the rise for anonymous safe school initiatives
As Maryland’s newest strategy to avert school violence — an anonymous tip system — gets off the ground, other states have seen a surge in reports after school shootings and other incidents of mass violence.
State lawmakers look to ban untraceable guns in next session
With about a month until the 2019 Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 9, the new Democratic state House Majority Leader is looking to continue the progress made last session on gun violence prevention by banning 3D and ghost guns in the state.
Maryland taking steps aimed at addressing climate change
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – While the Trump administration’s report last month detailing the effects of rising global temperatures said Maryland had begun feeling the consequences of climate change, lawmakers and state agencies already are taking steps aimed at combating it. From…
SHA using its roadkill compost for turf this year
Deer are acting up for mating season — and while that means more collisions with motorists and more roadkill, for the State Highway Administration, it also means more compost.
Md.’s first junior hockey team offers a pathway to college
Maryland’s first junior hockey team made its debut this year, providing a pathway for youth to eventually play the sport in college.
Maryland tech company pays employees to volunteer
Skyline Technology Solutions, based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, was given a Governor’s Service Award in October — but according to employees, the tech company has been a volunteering powerhouse for 14 years.
Maryland deer hunters get new tax break for donating venison
A new Maryland law allows hunters to receive a $50 tax credit for each antlerless deer they harvest and pay to have butchered. The maximum credit hunters may claim in one tax year is $200, for up to four antlerless deer.
State legislators call for health insurance down payment plan
Under the proposal, anyone in the state who reports not having quality health insurance would be required to pay a penalty, similar to the federal mandate that will end in 2019 under changes to the Affordable Care Act.