Political Notes: Delegate Seeks Apology; Drama In District 23; A New Hoyer Foe; Harden's National Security Play; More

About 1,700 Maryland students were charged under the law in 2019.

Frank DeFilippo: Black History Month Ends With A Lesson On Organization Politics

The drive involved the well-traveled pattern of people moving in straight lines. Black residents followed footprints of Jewish residents.

Cannabis Legalization Legislation Headed To The Senate

“We're at the beginning of an important process where we begin to look at how we have treated the substance — cannabis” -- Clippinger

This Maryland City Has One Of The Best Beaches In The USA: Report

Tripadvisor has released the top 25 best beaches in the United States. See which beach in Maryland made the list.

Alsobrooks: Peter Shapiro Is Eminently Qualified To Be Our Next Planning Board Chair

Democrat Alsobrooks called it a "privilege" to be able to make numerous appointments over the years, to "help move the county forward."

Political Notes: Delegate Seeks Apology, Drama In District 23, A New Hoyer Foe, Harden's National Security Play; More

About 1,700 Maryland students were charged under the law in 2019.

Maryland Approves Plan To Help Beleaguered Motorists Settle Unpaid Tolls

In addition, MDTA, owner of the toll facilities, will stop forwarding names of customers with overdue accounts to the MV administration.

Senate Leaders Vow To Pass Paid Family Leave Policy This Year

“For over two years, we have suffered through an unbelievable, unimaginable pandemic. Marylanders are still struggling" -- Ferguson

Lawmakers React As U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Russia To Target Banks, High-Tech Imports; Maryland Leaders Condemn Invasion

Gov. Lawrence Hogan called the invasion of Ukraine “a barbarous military assault from a deranged autocrat.”

TBC Wins Big at AAF Baltimore American Advertising Awards

Work for Visit Baltimore wins “Best of Show” for broadcast category

Republican Lawmakers' Challenges To New Congressional Maps Survive Motions To Dismiss

Many of the claims, brought by Republicans and a national conservative group, the report states, will be allowed to go forward.

House Advances Measure Establishing Marijuana Referendum

HB 837 is “contingent” legislation that would lay out a framework for how legalization would work if the referendum passes in November.

Federal Judge Blocks Baltimore County Council Redistricting Plan

Five of seven districts in the plan approved by the county council in December were majority white; another had a 46.17% white multitude.

Hogan Restores Blueprint Funding For Baltimore And Prince George's In Supplemental Budget

“With this supplemental budget, we are providing critical resources to support Marylanders' top priorities,” Hogan said in a statement.

Tom Perez: Baltimore County Gets A Do-Over To Ensure A Fair Map; Councilmembers Should Take It

U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Griggsby made the right call in quickly striking down a map proposed by the Baltimore County Council.

Pinsky Dusts Off Public Financing Proposal For Legislative Elections

Now, for the second year in a row following a hiatus, Pinsky has re-ignited the debate over public financing for House and Senate elections.

Lawmakers Introduce A Bill To Target More Than 200 “Zombie” Water Permits

“Some entities have not had inspections for years, operating continually without oversight,” said Del. Sara Love, (D-Montgomery).

Analysis: Blockbuster Ruling Imperils Hogan's I-495/I-270 Toll Lanes Timeline

Maloney ordered MDOT to consider anew the protest that Capital Express Mobility Partners (CEMP) filed, after the agency selected a rival.

Kelly Schulz Names Dr. Jeff Woolford, An Assistant Health Secretary And Air Force Veteran, As Running Mate

“Today is an exciting day for our campaign as we introduce Marylanders to our next lieutenant governor, Jeff Woolford,” Schulz said.

State Board Of Education Votes To Rescind Mask Mandate In School Buildings

The board's vote to rescind emergency regulation moves the decision to a legislative committee responsible for reviewing state regulations.

Opinion: Maryland Needs To Keep Up The Momentum On Juvenile Justice Reforms

The Maryland General Assembly is holding hearings on juvenile justice bills that would reduce youth recidivism and enhance public safety.

Local Leaders Support Effort To Create “Just Cause” Laws To Protect Tenants

“With 60 days' notice, a landlord can displace a resident at the end of their lease for no reason, and (they have no recourse)" -- Wilkins

Baltimore Lawmakers Seek To Tee Up Red Line Revival For Next Governor

It would also require the agency to plan and seek approval to extend the MARC Penn Line service to the Bayview campus.

Tensions Run High During House Hearings On Abortion Access Bills For Maryland

The bill is part of a package of legislation pending in the House, in stark contrast to restrictive measures passed in the Deep South.

Reznik: Health Contractors Taking Out Loans As They Wait For State Payments

“So the cyberattack. . .though it may have slowed things down in Dec., does not answer why folks haven't been paid since July" -- Reznik

Advocates Rally Maryland Lawmakers To Pass Paid Family Medical Leave This Year

The Time to Care Act is sponsored by Sen. Antonio L. Hayes (D-Baltimore City) and Del. Kris Valderrama (D-Prince George's).

Political Notes: Broadcasting Her Political Plans, Dim Signs Of Life For Rural Democrats, A Variety Of Endorsements

Morgan, who has a law degree, made the announcement in downtown Baltimore, accompanied by the state's lone Republican in Congress.

Opinion: Here's Why We Need An Environmental Human Rights Amendment In Md.

The Maryland Environmental Human Rights Amendment is a bill being heard this session in the Maryland General Assembly.

Net Zero Energy Schools Raise Bar On Green Construction Statewide

“Net zero energy [means] any electricity we use is that we produce, whether it's our solar panels on the roof or on the grounds" -- teacher

Maryland Will Take A Fresh Look At Decades-Old Issue Of Where Lawmakers Call Home

They are required by law to reside in the district they represent — but whether they must regularly sleep in their district is questioned.

Opinion: Legal Battle Over Prince George's Redistricting Map Is A Waste Of Money

(In an open letter, a Bowie resident details dissatisfaction with the controversy surrounding the council-approved redistricting map.)

Hogan Delivers A Final Round Of ‘Green Bag' Appointments With Many Familiar Faces

They include the wife of Hogan's longtime campaign chair, a veteran Republican strategist, and local business leaders and power brokers.

Amid Worsening Conditions, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Victor Weedn Resigns, Effective Immediately

Dr. Pamela E. Southall, a deputy medical examiner, will step in as Maryland's interim chief medical examiner.

Opinion: Athletes Have The Right To Practice Their Religion … And Their Sport

I was 12 on a cold January night, an important day in my life. I finished my layup, and was being called for my headscarf by the referee.

Report: More Than A Third Of Maryland's Clean Energy In 2020 Came From “Dirty” Sources

Maryland set up the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) in 2004 to encourage a gradual transition to clean energy.

New Coalition To Seek Creation Of A Transit Authority For The Baltimore Region

The coalition, months in the making, consists of nearly 70 established environmental, social justice, and progressive organizations.

Study: Md. Pension Fund Is Losing Money By Holding On To Fossil Fuel Investments

The legislation is sponsored by the chairs of the General Assembly's Joint Committee on Pensions, senators Elfreth and Lierman, Democrats.

Opinion: An Open Letter To Senate President Ferguson On Hearing Testimony

The option for remote participation was an extraordinary expansion of democracy. What a civic gift, detailed in the following open letter.

Republicans, Introducing Measures That Have Repeatedly Failed, Introduce Them Again

Legislators have rejected some signature verification efforts in this session: Senate Minority Leader Simonaire's amendment was voted down.

Hogan Boosts Influence On State Courts With New Batch Of Judicial Appointments

Eaves would replace Judge Robert N. McDonald, who next week reaches the mandatory retirement age for state judges, which is 70.