City Dock floods more than 50 times a year, often forcing business owners along Dock Street to close up shop.
Legal aid, community groups begin outreach on free eviction counsel
Representatives from Maryland Legal Aid and Community Legal Services knocked on 30 doors in Robinwood Thursday to let residents know that they have more rights in disputes with landlords than they might think.
Moore signs child sex protections, 90-plus bills into law
The bills that will become law are designed to protect victims of child sexual abuse, defend workers, assist Maryland families and much more.
Federal banking rules make funding Maryland cannabis industry tricky
Since deposit insurance is issued by the federal government, working with cannabis businesses, even those licensed at the state level, means potentially risking the insurance that protects depositors from bank runs and liquidity crunches.
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.