One bill would require county elections boards to begin processing mail-in ballots eight business days before the start of early voting.
Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate
If enacted, the bill would make the licensing process for wear and carry permits more strict.
Advocates call for Maryland Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victims
In Maryland, older child victims of sex trafficking can be arrested, handcuffed, detained and incarcerated for prostitution – a charge some would say is blaming them.
D.C. Guardian Angels return to the city to patrol Metro following increase in crime
The DC Guardian Angels, a group of unarmed volunteer safety patrols with a goal of helping to prevent crime in public spaces, are returning to the Washington area’s Metro system after an increase in reported crimes.
New bill looks to establish water safety, swimming elective for upper-grade students
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 17 and below.
Maryland congressional delegation pushes for better high-speed internet access
The FCC is developing a national broadband map, which the lawmakers called “a crucial tool for understanding the state of broadband access in the country.”
Moore and lawmakers plead Maryland’s case for new FBI headquarters
The FBI headquarters search was suspended during the Trump administration.
Maryland House examines bill to cut packaging waste, shift costs onto producers
HB 284 would prohibit producers of packaging materials from selling or distributing their materials unless the producer has an approved producer responsibility plan.
Maryland bill targets fentanyl deaths through safe centers for drug use
The bill would allow community-based organizations to open up to six centers in non-residential areas where health professionals can monitor users, give first aid and provide sterile needles.
Legislation requiring fentanyl tests could save lives in Maryland
HB 811, sponsored by state Del. Joe Vogel, D-Montgomery, would require hospitals to conduct a test for fentanyl in patients suspected of drug overdose.