Maryland

Maryland House examines bill to cut packaging waste, shift costs onto producers

HB 284 would prohibit producers of packaging materials from selling or distributing their materials unless the producer has an approved producer responsibility plan.

Maryland bill targets fentanyl deaths through safe centers for drug use

The bill would allow community-based organizations to open up to six centers in non-residential areas where health professionals can monitor users, give first aid and provide sterile needles.

Maryland Republicans prioritize violent crime legislation

The General Assembly’s Joint Republican Caucus Thursday shared details about their priority crime package, emphasizing what they said is a continuing rise in juvenile crime.

Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal

The governor’s proposed plan for Maryland so far is a unique combination of the service year programs that have come before it.

Maryland extends BWI vendor contract in wake of Moore’s concessionaire cancellation

BWI is the busiest airport in the Washington metropolitan area, handling more than 9 million passengers.

For Maryland professors, ChatGPT presents an opportunity to rethink instruction

The groundbreaking artificial intelligence can produce essays in seconds, but professors are optimistic.

Lawmakers consider powerful testimony on transgender rights for inmates

The bill would prohibit correction staff from discriminating against gender nonconforming individuals.

Maryland delegate harassed with unsolicited sexual image after her testimony against the practice

According to research conducted by Bumble, a dating app tech company, 48% of women from ages 18-24 have received some form of unsolicited sexual image.

Maryland legislators consider bill to boost local journalism

Del. Joe Vogel, D-Montgomery, presented a bill to the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday that would give small businesses tax credits for placing advertisements in local news outlets.

Four-day work week bill aims to give workers and businesses more flexibility

The rise of remote work has opened the door to non-traditional work situations. Could a four-day work week be next?