Maryland health departments and social service agencies would distribute free menstrual hygiene products to low-income households should a bill in the state Legislature pass this session.
Pandemic could change the oyster industry for good
Oyster farmers, watermen and restoration groups are trying to keep the seafood industry alive, despite restaurant closures, decreases in revenue and restoration logistics made increasingly difficult by the pandemic.
Hogan touts new vaccine during stadium site visit
Authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose vaccine would provide a huge boost to Maryland’s efforts to fill the gulf of supply in the state’s vaccine reserves
Many Maryland schools set to reopen Monday
Many of Maryland’s most populous districts are set to welcome some students back for in-person instruction Monday, marking the start of varying local plans in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s push to reopen schools by March 1.
Maryland bill would charge companies for carbon pollution
Maryland lawmakers would charge fees on fossil fuels and high-emissions vehicles to reduce pollution within the state — and send the first $350 million annually to fund schools — under a bill in the state’s General Assembly.
Legislators hope to sweeten lemonade stand restrictions
A bill passing through the Maryland General Assembly could stop local governments from regulating lemonade stands, allowing minors to serve nonalcoholic drinks on private property without restriction.
New bill would change police procedure during traffic stops
A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would change procedure during a traffic or other stop to ensure that officers explicitly state certain rights, and aims to prevent police from using deceptive or coercive measures to obtain information.
Biden taps three for Postal Service board; signals possible move on DeJoy
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated three people to fill vacancies on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors. The nominations came the same day Postmaster General Louis DeJoy apologized to a congressional panel about poor mail service but…
Marijuana legalization proposed in Maryland Legislature
A bill essentially legalizing recreational use of cannabis in Maryland would be an important step toward addressing social equity and racial injustices, advocates said.
Bills seek to limit implicit bias in Maryland judicial system
A pair of bills designed to limit implicit bias by stakeholders in the judicial system in Maryland was introduced at the state’s General Assembly.