MARYLAND MATTERS: The top two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate took the stage Friday evening in their first, and possibly, only televised debate, which showcased their similarities on the issues but also their distinct personalities, […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: A Senate panel recommended several changes Wednesday to resolve differences on separate juvenile justice reform bills that have been moving through the General Assembly. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee advanced House Bill 814 to the […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: Before Karla Mooney began her testimony Wednesday opposing legislation to put an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, she spread some love to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: A state senator is looking to create a statewide uniform policy to collect data that would assess the policies and procedures of Maryland’s 24 state’s attorney’s offices. Senate Bill 617, sponsored by Sen. Charles […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov. Wes Moore (D) used his second State of the State speech Wednesday to tease a major policy announcement expected for Thursday. Upon entering office, Moore vowed Maryland would “win the decade,” and […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: Some Maryland lawmakers are proposing legislation to tax dealers and manufacturers of guns and ammunition to fund the state’s trauma system. Del. Bernice Mireku-North (D-Montgomery), who will sponsor the Comprehensive Community Safety Funding […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: The 3rd congressional district Democratic primary, already well-stocked with candidates, is about to get a jolt of energy and widespread exposure. On Friday, Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol police officer who attracted […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Maryland General Assembly passed a juvenile justice reform measure last year to restructure how the state deals with young people involved in certain crimes by providing them resources versus detaining them behind […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Denise Roberts on Thursday to fill a vacant seat in the House of Delegates. The central committee will forward Roberts’ name to Gov. Wes Moore […]
MARYLAND MATTERS: Aisha Braveboy and Ivan Bates, Democratic prosecutors who represent two of Maryland’s largest jurisdictions, held a joint press conference Thursday in Annapolis to unveil legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly session. Braveboy, […]
