Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate

If enacted, the bill would make the licensing process for wear and carry permits more strict.

Cannabis interests compete for bill changes

The bill would create a framework for the legal sale of cannabis in Maryland after voters approved legalization in November.

Bipartisan legislation increases penalty for indecent exposure offenders targeting minors

Under current law, the penalties for indecent exposure are the same regardless of who witnesses the crime.

House introduces bill establishing a service year program – one of Moore’s priorities

The bill has broad bipartisan support with 68 Democrats and three Republicans signed on.

Maryland lawmakers propose choking off invasive running bamboo

The bill would prohibit property owners from allowing running bamboo to grow on their property without proper upkeep, or allowing it to spread to the adjoining properties or a public right-of-way.

Maryland Makes History with Moore’s Inauguration

Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland, and the first Black governor in state history. He is the fifth Black governor in U.S. history and only the third elected Black governor. 

Court considers second Cox effort to halt Maryland early vote count

Just four days before the Maryland State Board of Elections is to begin counting early mail-in ballots, Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox filed another effort to halt the board’s plan to certify the Nov. 8 elections earlier.

Inside Maryland’s marijuana industry, beginning at the root

With Maryland voters poised to decide in November on whether recreational cannabis will be legal in the state, Capital News Service is taking a look at the state’s already legal medical cannabis market.

Laura Neuman, the only female Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, leaves race, endorses Peter Franchot

Laura Neuman is the first to fall from the primary contest and shift support to another candidate.

Maryland legislators say goodbye after years of service

As Maryland’s legislative session comes to an end, Capital News Service sat down with three representatives to talk about their time in the political sphere and ask what comes after their combined 52 years of service in the State House.