There is currently no statewide policy for the availability of therapy dogs in schools.
On bipartisan vote, Senate declares Trump trial constitutional; arguments start Wednesday
WASHINGTON – On a bipartisan vote of 56-44, the U.S. Senate Tuesday asserted the constitutionality of its right to try former President Donald Trump for inciting the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol. The vote cleared the way for an historic…
Some struggle with new bill testimony system in Maryland
Advocacy groups argue that the General Assembly’s system of submitting testimonies online, 48 hours before the hearing date, leaves those without access to a computer or with a disability in the dust.
Maryland Senate overrides vetoes on gun restrictions, funding
The Maryland Senate overrode vetoes from Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on four bills Tuesday. The bills, one of which mandates that licensed firearm dealers facilitate most transactions involving rifles and shotguns, comprised yet another round of veto overrides this session.
Maryland may ban plastic carryout bags at retail shops
A Maryland House committee on Friday voted to approve a bill prohibiting all retail establishments from distributing a plastic carryout bag at the point of sale.
Settlement in Idaho case strengthens homeless protections
Homeless people in Boise with nowhere else to sleep can no longer be arrested for doing so in public, under the terms of the settlement announced by the city and plaintiffs.
Maryland delegates consider rolling back protections for law enforcement
Lawmakers could repeal some of the strongest protections for law enforcement officers in the nation.
Bill could make Maryland police discipline records public
The general public would have access to a police officer’s disciplinary record in some cases under a bill in the General Assembly in Maryland.
Maryland lawmakers push for minimum wage for inmates
Maryland inmates make as little as $0.17 per hour for voluntary prison employment and training. Del. Terri Hill, D–Baltimore and Howard, wants to raise prison wages to as close to minimum wage as possible, allowing inmates to save money while incarcerated and better equipping them to re-enter society without having to rely on their families –– or further criminal activity that could again land them behind bars –– for financial support.
Hogan’s RELIEF Act advancing in Maryland General Assembly
Gov. Larry Hogan’s $1 billion stimulus package is set for another round of scrutiny in the Maryland General Assembly.