Governor signs into law last bills for 2022 General Assembly

Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan signed 79 bipartisan bills into law, capping his final legislative session in office.

Maryland drivers criticize upcoming end to gas tax holiday

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland drivers will not get extended relief at the gas pump after Republican attempts to extend the state’s one month gas tax holiday through Memorial Day failed Thursday after House Democrats rejected the move. The average price of…

Maryland Democrats pass climate bill after years of setbacks

The bill, which aims to significantly curtail the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and sets it on a path for net zero emissions by 2045, cleared the legislature on a party-line vote.

Maryland Gov. Hogan announces he will not run for U.S. Senate

Hogan’s decision ends the Republican Party’s best chance of flipping the seat now held by Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen.

Hogan announces $3.9 billion in Rescue Act funding

Unemployment Insurance and Broadband Access in Maryland could be strengthened thanks to assistance from the American Rescue Plan, according to Gov. Larry Hogan, R. Hogan made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday to detail where $3.9 billion in…

Governor Hogan announces three new mass vaccination sites in Maryland

Governor Hogan promised the addition of a new mass vaccination site in the southern, eastern and western regions of Maryland. This comes as the state hit a record high of 35,730 shots per day. The sites will be at Blue Crabs Stadium, the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and the Hagerstown Premium Outlets.

Maryland Senate overrides vetoes on gun restrictions, funding

The Maryland Senate overrode vetoes from Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on four bills Tuesday. The bills, one of which mandates that licensed firearm dealers facilitate most transactions involving rifles and shotguns, comprised yet another round of veto overrides this session.

Recovery, health funding highlight fiscal year 2022 budget

A boost to healthcare funding amongst the COVID-19 pandemic and another record increase in education top the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022.

Gene therapy company announces acquisition, expansion

Paragon Bioservices announced an acquisition and partnership with two global drug developers only a few days after opening a new location close to BWI airport that will manufacture drugs that target rare diseases and genetic disorders.

Success, failure, mourning at close of Md. General Assembly

It was a bittersweet and busy day for Maryland legislators as they pushed to get their bills through both House and Senate chambers on Sine Die, the final day of the General Assembly on Monday.