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Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices

A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024

The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Maryland appellate court reinstates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction

The court ruled that a lower court had violated the victim's family’s rights.

Bridget Byrne
March 28, 2023

Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims

The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.

Marijke Friedman
March 16, 2023

Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near

Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.

Marijke Friedman
March 14, 2023

Maryland House of Delegates passes bill creating legal framework for recreational cannabis

The bill prioritizes creating business opportunities for communities most impacted by cannabis criminalization.

Marijke Friedman
March 13, 2023

Maryland General Assembly bills aim to address growing fentanyl overdose crisis

Lawmakers in Maryland are fast-tracking legislation to confront the state’s growing issues with overdoses on fentanyl – a powerful synthetic opioid that has been associated…

Marijke Friedman
March 7, 2023

Maryland General Assembly considers health education, parental rights bills

Bills about parental rights, the state health curriculum and more are generating conversations around the state.

Marijke Friedman
March 7, 2023

Maryland General Assembly bill would create service year option for high school graduates

Moore’s newly-created service and civic innovation department would create partnerships between graduates and employers as part of the service year program.

Marijke Friedman
March 5, 2023

South Asian leaders in Maryland hope to inspire a new generation of politicians

Together, Wanika Fisher and Aruna Miller hope to inspire a new generation of South Asian leaders to increase political involvement for the historically underrepresented community.

Akshaj Gaur
February 28, 2023