Proposed bill would prevent police in Maryland from pulling drivers over for certain offenses
A proposed bill in Maryland is getting some attention after the Harford County Sheriff's Office shared a social media video criticizing the measure.
Gov. Wes Moore says Maryland will follow the Constitution regarding Trump immigration policy
Gov. Wes Moore on Monday said that Maryland will follow the Constitution regarding President Donald Trump’s commitment to deport people who have entered the country illegally.
Maryland has the longest emergency room wait times in the country. New legislation aims to change that.
In response to the ongoing issues, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 1143, which established the Maryland Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission (HSCRC). The commission's goal is to develop strategies to help state and local hospitals reduce ED wait times. The commission will terminate on June 30, 2027.
Maryland looking at cellphone restrictions in schools
Is Maryland headed for cellphone-free classrooms? Virginia and DC have already started to look at how to carry out cell phone-less studies. Maryland’s General Assembly is catching up with several proposals in front of lawmakers.
Maryland Democrat floats natural gas as solution to state’s energy crisis
A Democrat in the Maryland General Assembly told Spotlight on Maryland the state should be open to using natural gas to meet its green energy goals.
Maryland’s Democratic governor proposes austerity budget for next fiscal year
Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, recently released his budget plan for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion in cuts for climate spending and other vital social programs.
Maryland effort to raise tipped wages hopes Trump’s no-tax-on-tips will help
The One Fair Wage Coalition, which has been pressing for higher minimum wages in states across the country, this week renewed its efforts to raise Maryland’s wage floor and exempt tips from state income taxes.
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Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland members lay out 2025 agenda
Maryland's Legislative Black Caucus unveils its 2025 legislative priorities, focusing on education, wealth-building, public safety, and healthcare initiatives.
Some liquor store owners wary as Prince George's Co. revisits Maryland's grocery alcohol sales ban
The Council is reviewing a resolution that would encourage the Maryland General Assembly to allow all grocery stores to sell wine and beer, not just some.
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Maryland Bill Would Mandate Multifaceted Data Center Study
A proposed bill in the Maryland General Assembly seeks to create an analysis and report about the economic, environmental and energy consequences of data center development in the state.
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Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part I: An Overview of The Law
In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto to enact the law that created the Family and Medical Leave
Maryland's electrical grid reliability is in crisis
Rising demand for electricity and foolish state policy have put Maryland on the path toward an energy crisis, writes.