The stage is set for this year’s Olympic Winter Games and some area residents recently had the chance to enjoy cocktails and the Olympic sport of curling. Visitors to Washington’s Wharf District were able to take to the ice and try their hand at tossing the winning stone
Lawmaker proposes bill for reducing community college tuition
It’s no secret that student debt from paying for college continues to grow. The latest price tag is nearly $1-1/2 TRILLION dollars. And counting. In Annapolis, one state lawmaker is offering up a plan intended to help give students some much need financial assistance.
Montgomery County latest jurisdiction to sue opioid manufacturers
Montgomery County joins Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties in filing lawsuits against the makers of prescription opioids. The County announced Wednesday it was suing 14 manufacturers and distributors. County Executive Ike Leggett says the makers of the drugs must be held accountable for excessive production and over-prescribing.
State House Democrats push to ban bump stocks, repeal Handgun Permit Review Board
Democratic members of the Maryland General Assembly are calling for passage of what they’re calling gun safety legislation. Among their proposals, a ban on bumpstocks, a device that can turn semi-automatic guns to make simulate an automatic gun. The lawmakers also want to repeal the state’s Handgun Permit Review Board and turn that responsibility over to administrative law judges.
Legislative Roundup: elephants, artificial turf, unspecified gender
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Bills that would outlaw using elephants in certain animal acts, ban using state funds for artificial turf fields or playgrounds, and adding “unspecified” to the gender selection option on a motor vehicle license or state IDs are…
Proposed Annapolis bill would allow victims of abuse to keep property records private
Members of the House Environment and Transportation Committee on Tuesday heard from supporters of a bill expanding protections for victims of rape, human trafficking, or stalking. The proposal would shield property records from abusers. In addition to the House bill there is a similar measure being considered in the Senate in addition to a duplicate bill being backed by Governor Hogan.
Mayors join Maryland Comptroller in call for change in craft brewery regulations
Mayors of Annapolis, Frederick, Cambridge, and Ocean City joined Comptroller Peter Franchot in endorsing the Reform on Tap Act of 2018. The legislation would remove limits on beer production, taproom sales, and would allow local jurisdictions to set their own hours of operation. The proposal is the result of a task force created by the Comptroller.
Community celebrates 100th birthday of World War II veteran
It’s not every day that you can celebrate a century of birthdays. But that’s what happened recently for Vivian Millie Bailey, a retired teacher and former Second Lieutenant during World War II. Bailey says while things have improved for African Americans since her time in the service there’s still room for improvement.
Bills on live video, pink hunting gear, organ transplants
Bills making their way through the Maryland Legislature would allow neon pink hunting gear; ban pot smoking in cars; and allow live streaming video of the House and Senate floor. A bill would also allow a tax deduction for organ donation expenses.
Eagles win first ever Super Bowl
The Philadelphia fans, who made up the majority of the 67,612 spectators at U.S. Bank Stadium for Super Bowl LII on Sunday night, knew their cheers could’ve been short-lived after the Eagles took the lead with just under two and a half minutes remaining.