The “Freedom to Leave Act” would ban police searches of vehicles, even if officers obtain verbal consent from drivers. The bill is intended to give people more rights in their vehicles and also is intended to stop officers from gaining consent using intimidation.
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Proposed Maryland bill to criminalize distribution of heroin and fentanyl
Lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly are hearing bills to prohibit the distribution of heroin and fentanyl without lawful authority to do so.
Lawmakers reached a tentative funding agreement but now face a countdown to avoid a shutdown
The House went back to work Wednesday and reached an agreement in budget discussions, but with a deadline of Friday at midnight lawmakers are now looking to buy time to pass the bill through both chambers.
House bill advances, allowing for redevelopment of RFK Stadium
The House of Representatives passed a bill regarding the redevelopment of RFK Stadium. It would clear the way for a potential new home for the Washington Commanders.
Proposed bill to prohibit universities from considering legacy admissions
A proposed bill would prohibit universities from considering a student’s legacy status in its admissions process.
Mother of Pava LaPere appeals to Maryland state senators for a grant in her daughter’s name
Caroline LaPere is set to testify before Maryland lawmakers to gain support for the proposed Pava LaPere Initiative Acceleration Grant Program. The program is intended to help increase entrepreneurial innovation in the state by providing grants to technology based startups founded by students at universities in the Baltimore city and county areas.
New plan to stop youth violence and crime in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Calvin Hawkins, a Prince George’s County council member, is teaming up with Young Mindz Inc to put an end to youth violence and crime in the county.
Miller brothers close bond with head coach Alex Clemsen has made all the difference
Miller brothers reconnect and build relationship with head coach Alex Clemsen as athletes of the University of Maryland wrestling team.
Maryland Attorney General announces takedown of organization responsible for a series of crimes in Baltimore City and County
BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces indictments of a criminal organization responsible for violent crimes and carjackings in Baltimore City and County.
A real-time crime monitoring center is coming to the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan police chief Pamela Smith announced plans to open a center to monitor camera feeds throughout the D.C. metro area. The Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) will help police respond to crime in the…