With House Votes, Expanded Background Checks For Gun Sales Become Law, Digital Ad Tax Moves To Senate

Maryland law will now require private sellers to arrange background checks for sales of shotguns and rifles.

Essential Federal Worker Vaccinations Put Extra Burden On MD

Local leaders are asking the federal government for help vaccinating federal employees and contractors identified as essential.

Mckayla Wilkes Set To Announce A Second Run For Hoyer’s Seat

Wilkes, the progressive political newcomer who attempted to unseat Steny H. Hoyer, is planning to run a second time for the powerful seat.

Utility Bill Aid Available, But Some Don’t Know They Qualify

Thousands of Marylanders have fallen behind on utility bills – and advocates worry that many don’t know they might qualify for assistance.

Del. Reznik: Everyone For Themselves In The State’s Vaccine ‘Thunderdome’

My wife is on a daily mission -- She has taken it upon herself to get her immediate family members vaccinated.

Senate Upholds Hogan’s Veto On Chlorpyrifos Ban

The Senate decided Tuesday to indefinitely postpone the vote to override a bill that would ban chlorpyrifos.

Federal Judge Orders Release Of Expert Report Detailing Officer Misconduct

The ruling unseals a report detailing dozens of instances of misconduct and discriminatory practices by the Prince George's County police.

Jones’ Sweeping Police Workgroup Bill Receives Criticism From The ACLU

Jones and her family's experiences with law enforcement "call into question" how officers execute their duties, the report states.

Proposal Would Change How Some Counties Elect Commissioners

One Maryland lawmaker wants to change the way several rural counties elect their commissioners.

Schrader Calls Local Officials’ Requests For Vaccines ‘Impossible To Fulfill’

Maryland’s health chief on Wednesday rejected a request from local health officials to prioritize their requests for COVID-19 vaccines.

House Panels Move Hogan’s Relief Proposal, With Substantial Changes

The Maryland House of Delegates tacked on additional revisions to Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s (R) billion-dollar COVID-19 relief proposal.

Opinion: Farm Industry Responds To Piece On Chlorpyrifos Ban Veto

This was written in response to the commentary, “Protect Md.’s Children, Override the Governor’s Veto of Ban on Harmful Chlorpyrifos.”

Government Relations Veteran Frank Principe Gets VP Post At UMD Global Campus

Frank J. Principe Jr., a veteran government affairs professional in Maryland, has been promoted to a senior vice president position.

Hogan Tours Vaccine Sites, As Lawmakers Continue To Question Roll Out

If a third COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Maryland will soon be able to vaccinate tens of thousands.

Opinion: The LGBTQ+ ‘Panic’ Defense Needs To Go In Maryland

This year, Del. Julie Palakovich Carr introduced House Bill 231, herein.

Glendening To Depart Smart Growth Group, Readies For ‘Act IV’

Glendening's 1977 book has been used in course work in over 400 colleges and universities, the report states.

Local Health Departments Want Vaccines First And Better, Centralized Sign-Up

Leaders from 22 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions urged Hogan to be more transparent in how the state’s vaccine doses are being distributed.

Senate Votes To Override Hogan Veto Of Bill To Expand Background Checks For Long Guns

The Senate voted to override Hogan Jr.’s veto of a bill to require background checks for person-to-person gun sales, rentals, and transfers.

Live, From Across The Street, It’s The House ‘Chamber Annex’!

Half an hour before the first formal House floor session of the 2021 General Assembly session Monday, the Lowe House Office was abuzz.

Some Struggle With New Bill Testimony System In Maryland

There are still steps to take, hurdles to clear if someone would like to offer public testimony, the report states.

House Overrides Hogan’s Veto Of Education Reform Plan, Other Measures

The House voted Monday to override Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s veto of a multibillion-dollar education reform plan.

Department Of Health Announces Dr. Victor Weedn As New Chief Medical Examiner

The Maryland Department of Health announced Monday that Dr. Victor W. Weedn will return to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Opinion: Five Demands For Police Accountability In Maryland (And How You Can Help)

A "new energy behind police accountability" in the current session fuels the drive for improved, stronger measures, the author states.

Opinion: Digital Ad Tax Holds Big Tech Accountable For Its Big Profits

The Maryland General Assembly last year imposed "a reasonable tax on digital giants" so residents could get back some of their value.

Digital Ad Tax Debate Continues ― With New Layers

Maryland lawmakers will begin debating afresh this week two of the topics that dominated the last legislative session.

Frank DeFilippo: It’s Not About Traffic Safety, It’s About Revenue

The tax assessor is the stalking horse for elected officials, says the author.

Opinion: Survivors Lend Their Voices To Movement To Fight Gun Violence Crisis

The author, a survivor fellow, is also a member of Moms Demand Action Baltimore County, and an outspoken supporter of anti-gun legislation.

Does Bay Bridge Need Third Span?

Maryland is studying whether to add a third span to the Bay Bridge. The state is all for it, but environmentalists still have questions.

Zirkin Returns To Old Committee To Testify Against Wilson’s Child Sex Abuse Bill

Former Senate Judicial Proceedings chairman Zirkin (D-Baltimore County) returned to testify against a "high-profile bill."

Opinion: End Sex Discrimination Against Women Offenders

The U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment prohibits the government from discriminating against women, and Maryland doubles down on that.

Hogan, Lawmakers Hail Bipartisanship As COVID Relief Package Clears Senate

Just after the state Senate unanimously passed a $1.5 billion COVID-19 relief bill, Hogan Jr., called it a "Bipartisan Alert," in part.

‘It’s Like Winning The Lottery’: Maryland Opens Two Mass Vaccination Sites

Maryland’s efforts to protect residents from COVID-19 got a shot in the arm on Friday with the opening of two new mass vaccination sites.

Opinion: What My Elected Representatives Didn’t Say About The Election

The author calls out three of his elected representatives on why they did not challenge Trump's false narrative of a "stolen election."

A Tale Of Two Not-So-Clean Energy Sources In The Senate

For years, there has been robust debate in the General Assembly about removing two controversial forms of renewable energy.

Josh Kurtz: Mitch McConnell And ALEC Are Present In The State House

The spirit of McConnell and ALEC, a Koch brothers organization, is present in the Maryland State House ― and some Democrats are OK with it.

Prince George’s, Calvert Democrats Split On District 27B House Vacancy

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) will choose between two Democrats to fill a House of Delegates vacancy in District 27B.

Senate, House Democrats Push Measures To Speed Unemployment Benefits

Top Maryland lawmakers vowed on Thursday to reform the state’s unemployment insurance program.

Feldman Pushes Cannabis Legalization, Ferguson Co-Signs

Senate Finance Committee Vice-Chair Brian J. Feldman (D-Montgomery) has filed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.

State AARP President: Working Marylanders Need Access To Paid Family Leave

Imagine you want to care for your seriously ill mother or your newborn baby or a loved one suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19.

Senate Republicans Announce Voter ID, Signature Verification Bills

Republican state lawmakers want to require that voters show some form of identification before casting their ballots.