The Puerto Rico Status Act authorizes the island territory of over 3 million residents to hold a federally-binding referendum to choose among three options: statehood, independence, or sovereignty in free association with the United States.
Maryland Republicans pledge to ‘restore balance’ with public safety agenda
The package would increase penalties for gun theft and violent firearms offenses, authorize law enforcement to search vehicles based on the smell of cannabis alone and limit eligibility for bail or reduced sentences for those charged with or convicted of violent crimes.
‘No more deliberation, there’s no more questioning:’ Maryland leaders defend FBI relocation
Maryland politicians defend the decision to relocate the FBI Headquarters to Greenbelt. The decision received criticism and allegations of corruption from Virginia politicians and the FBI Director.
Election takeaway: abortion remains a potent issue for voters
WASHINGTON – Tuesday’s elections brought multiple victories for reproductive rights advocates, a strong sign that abortion access will be a durable issue and a motivating factor for many voters in 2024. “In case it wasn’t already blindingly obvious before, the abortion issue in a post-Dobbs political environment…
As flood plans come to fruition, climate experts say they’ll quickly be inadequate
City Dock floods more than 50 times a year, often forcing business owners along Dock Street to close up shop.
School principals prepare for the Blueprint For Maryland’s Future
OCEAN CITY, Md. – As Maryland rolls out the 2021 landmark education reform law called the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, many school administrators are unsure what the plan means for their schools. At the annual School Leaders Conference held Nov.…
Maryland officials delight in announced FBI move to Greenbelt
The new facility will sit on an undeveloped 61-acre plot next to the Greenbelt Metro Station and the protected wetlands of Indian Creek.
FBI headquarters move to Maryland faces new headwinds from agency and Congress
The years-long debate over the location of the new FBI headquarters seems to be continuing, notwithstanding Wednesday’s announcement by the General Services Administration.
Mental health center takes aim at patients’ long wait for crisis care
Patients wait an average of three hours and 48 minutes for mental health care in Maryland emergency rooms, according to Dr. Norvell Coots, the president and CEO of Holy Cross Health.
Youth crime process prompts questions in House, Eastern Shore
Lawmakers expressed concern that current law offers no solutions when youth and families do not participate in recommended services or when services fail to prevent young people from continuing to break the law.