Maryland

Bill Would Reduce Wait Times For Solar Customers

Solar workers and utility representatives met with legislators in Annapolis on Thursday to show support for a bill that would shorten waiting time for customers to connect their panel systems to electrical grids.

Serial’s Syed Hearing Ends, Judge’s Final Decision Unknown

Sixteen years after being convicted, the subject of the popular podcast is granted a post-conviction hearing in hopes of getting a new trial.

Maryland Senate Passes Override of Hogan’s Veto of Felon Voting Rights

The felon voting rights bill is expected to expand voting rights to an additional 40,000 felons, supporters say.

Lawmakers Introduce New Standards for Greenhouse Gas Reduction

The bill sets a new goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent from 2006 levels by 2030.

Hogan Announces Commission to Improve Procurement System

Executive order, electronic tax returns among topics discussed at Maryland Board of Public Works meeting

Maryland Democrats Introduce Gun Safety Legislation

The bills will ban guns on college campuses, prevent anyone on the FBI terror watch list from buying a gun and make judges remind anyone convicted of domestic violence to surrender their weapons.

Some Fans Choose Favorite Players Over Best Players for NBA All-Star Game

P.G. County’s Kevin Durant is a deserving All Star. Kobe Bryant is not.

House Health and Government Operations Committee Discusses Changing State Song

After over 75 years, Marylanders may have a new state song to sing

State Lawmakers, Officer’s Family Lobby For All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law in Maryland

Bill would lower standard for ignition device to .08 from .15

Seven Maryland Park Sites Getting Federal Grants

Some Maryland national parks and trails will receive a little more federal funding this year, including a local historic land and water path, thanks to the National Park Service.