Democratic leaders are “very close” to agreement on adjustments to their controversial juvenile justice bill, including changes to the list of crimes that should qualify children ages 10 through 12 for delinquency jurisdiction.
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Worried by spikes in youth crime, Maryland lawmakers close in on more fixes to the system
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Almost two years after passing landmark youth justice reform, Maryland lawmakers are scrutinizing its impact on young offenders – and questioning whether they’ve done enough to make things better. The 2022 reforms were meant to help more…
Maryland bill would repeal some jury disqualifications
A Maryland bill would repeal certain disqualifications for serving on a jury, and proponents argue that it is centered around re-enfranchisement.
Maryland National Guard at D.C. monuments for 5 days during protests
Gov. Larry Hogan deployed 116 Maryland National Guard troops to D.C. in June at the request of U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper The federal government paid $546,360 for Maryland’s participation. The state of Maryland incurred no costs.