A bill that would remove the governor from the parole process is on a bumpy path through the Maryland Legislature, as both chambers have different versions of the bill that must be hammered out in just a few days.
Biden faces pressure to address May 1 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
President Joe Biden is facing pressure to decide whether to abide by the May 1 deadline negotiated by the Trump administration to fully withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Despite initially hinting interest in meeting the May deadline, President Biden…
Maryland bill would repeal some jury disqualifications
A Maryland bill would repeal certain disqualifications for serving on a jury, and proponents argue that it is centered around re-enfranchisement.
Legislature votes to bolster unemployment insurance system
Emergency measures to help struggling businesses pay less in unemployment insurance taxes while simultaneously granting more funding to the unemployed were voted out of the Maryland state Legislature and await signatures from Gov. Larry Hogan, R. Raising from $50 to $200 the weekly amount that unemployment insurance claimants can receive is among the measures, which come as the Maryland Department Labor continues to receive thousands of claims each week.
Maryland bills aim to make it easier to vote
Multiple bills concerning voting rights are going through the Maryland Legislature this session that would codify ballot drop boxes, guarantee the right to vote for incarcerated individuals, and expand early voting centers, despite partisan disagreement.
Maryland law would promote unusual sports
House Bill 444 plans to earmark a fund for expanded recreational opportunities.
Some fans wary of return to live baseball, Povich Center-CDCE-Post poll finds
With baseball’s Opening Day April 1, fans throughout the country are deciding whether or not they’d feel comfortable enough returning to stadiums during the 2021 season while local teams like the Nationals and Orioles are introducing a host of safety protocols.
Washington Bullpen podcast: D.C. explores how to set up marijuana sales
WASHINGTON – Marijuana is legal in the District of Columbia. The problem is, there is not yet a law setting up how it can be sold legally. Rayonna Burton-Jernigan, a reporter with the Washington Bureau of Capital News Service, explores…
Fans in the Stands: Despite COVID-19 protocols, many not ready to return to live sports
This Povich Center-CDCE- Washington Post poll was conducted online March 12-18, 2021, among a random national sample of 1,500 adults.
Motorsports in Maryland set for a restart after tough 2020
After a rough 2020 season that saw races without fans or cancelled outright, Maryland’s motorsports facilities have a new lease on life.