The bipartisan resolution introduced by Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would waive the 1982 deadline for ratification of the ERA previously set by Congress.
Maryland Public defender opposes Baltimore youth curfew, residents weary of crime wave
As Baltimore gears up to impose a youth curfew this summer following a recent spike in youth-related gun violence, some important leaders have spoken up against the curfew and the racial bias they say it promotes.
D.C. job fair gives second chance to homeless and formerly incarcerated job seekers
Landing a job interview can be difficult, especially if you are homeless or have served time in jail or prison.
For that reason, a community organization in Washington D.C. is helping residents reinvent themselves and get hired on the spot.
Maryland’s Cardin and Van Hollen back bipartisan act to ban congressional stock trading
The bill would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks.
Biden administration wants new ‘crimes against humanity’ law to use against Russians
Such a law would allow the Justice Department to prosecute individuals for “widespread, systematic attacks that are politically motivated against a civilian population, in this case, children.”
Moore signs clean air bills; environmentalists cheered by General Assembly action
The new laws set goals for off-shore wind energy, set sales targets for clean trucks to reduce emissions and extend rebates for electric chargers.
Biden administration wants new ‘crimes against humanity’ law to use against Russians
Such a law would allow the Justice Department to prosecute individuals for “widespread, systematic attacks that are politically motivated against a civilian population, in this case, children.”
Education bills prioritize teacher shortages, Blueprint funding
Gov. Wes Moore allocated an extra $500 million on top of the required amount for funding the Blueprint and shifted some transportation funding into education.
High court’s loan relief decision could exacerbate existing mental health crisis
Research and polling has shown that student debt is linked to increased anxiety and depression.
Maryland’s stricter gun laws await Moore’s signature
The total package places limits on where a gun can be carried, “creates among the strongest gun violence prevention legislation in the country.”