The Maryland General Assembly is hearing testimony for bills that would determine the source of high lead levels in drinking water and hold accountable manufacturers of lead-based paint.
Illicit-drug use OK in ‘safe’ site under Maryland bill
By HANNAH KLARNER Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Illegal-drug users in Maryland could partake in recreational use under a bill that would create legal, sanitary illicit-drug use facilities in the state. The bill, proposed by Delegate Dan…
Block of homes in Baltimore destroyed for city revival
BALTIMORE – Gov. Larry Hogan visited Baltimore Friday to demolish a row of homes on Chester Street as a part of Project C.O.R.E, a state and city initiative that aims to revitalize the city by creating mixed use retail and housing spaces, parks, and small business opportunities.
Bill mandates Baltimore police report surveillance tactics
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Maryland House Judiciary Committee heard arguments for and against a bill that would require the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City to notify the city council, mayor and delegation about the development of new tactics and use…
MD Comptroller, Attorney General charge four with tax fraud
Maryland’s Attorney General Brian Frosh and state Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Thursday that four people have been charged with tax fraud after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the state of Maryland.
MTA looking to boost ridership with help from Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco
BALTIMORE –Maryland Transit Administration officials unveil new buses to encourage and promote ridership throughout Baltimore. Back in October of 2015, Governor Larry Hogan introduced his BaltimoreLink plan, which will revamp bus routes and improve connections to Amtrak, MARC, and the…
Maryland Comptroller hosts taxpayer security summit to address tax fraud
Maryland comptroller Peter Franchot, certified public accountants, and other state officials, gathered at the University of Baltimore to discuss tax fraud. They addressed discrepancies in tax refunds, how to better detect fraudulent filing, and how taxpayers can protect themselves against identity theft.
Baltimore and DOJ reach agreement on consent decree
BALTIMORE — Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the Department of Justice. The agreement is intended to address the problems within the police department outlined in a…