A day after a threat to the state capitol prompted a near two-hour lockdown, lawmakers applauded the quick work of law enforcement, but raised concerns about efficient communication.
Maryland
Lockdown stalls state Capitol on busy session day
Lawmakers, personnel and members of the public sheltered in place for almost two hours Thursday afternoon after an anonymous threat led police to lock down the Annapolis State House complex.
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.
Exploring Black history in and around Maryland: 5 places to visit
Though Black History Month is coming to a close, Marylanders looking to more deeply explore Black history have plenty of options available to them year-round.
Maryland Democrats close in on refined juvenile justice bill
Democratic leaders are “very close” to agreement on adjustments to their controversial juvenile justice bill, including changes to the list of crimes that should qualify children ages 10 through 12 for delinquency jurisdiction.
Income tax hike unlikely in Maryland this year
Some Democratic lawmakers in Maryland are proposing a set of income tax hikes this year, but even bill sponsors have admitted that getting their colleagues on board will likely be a long-haul effort.
Potential restrictions on ticket scalping spur controversy in Maryland capital
Season-ticket holders are pushing back against an anti-scalping bill in the Maryland General Assembly they say would harm their right to transfer tickets and make a profit when they miss a game.
Moore puts extra pot of cash toward green projects
Gov. Wes Moore announced plans for spending $90 million on reducing carbon pollution in Maryland, using an unexpected pot of money to fight what he called “environmental injustice.”
Hogan’s Senate run puzzles former peers in Annapolis
Larry Hogan’s recent decision to run for U.S. Senate comes as a shock to many of the state’s lawmakers — especially Democrats who worked with the former Republican governor and think he wasn’t all that cooperative with the legislature.
Sparks fly as Democrats try to cap event ticket prices
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that cracks down on ticket scalping in Maryland.