After a decade, bill for paid family and medical leave passes in Maryland General Assembly
Employees would need to work at least 680 hours in the prior year to qualify for the benefits.
Maryland General Assembly passes bill expanding abortion care access
Republicans proposed several amendments to the bill, including one that would have provided mental health protections to Marylanders who receive an abortion.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to ban ghost guns
The bill would ban the sale of ghost guns in the state beginning June 1 whereas possession would become illegal on March 1, 2023.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signs redrawn congressional district map
Anne Arundel County Senior Judge Lynne Battaglia ruled on March 25 that the original map was an “extreme partisan gerrymander.”
Maryland lawmakers pass climate solutions bill
The bill sets the state on a path to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Maryland judge defers ruling on new congressional map amid rising tension
The map that prevails will define the state’s congressional districts until the next redistricting, after the 2030 census.
Maryland General Assembly approach final budget for next fiscal year
One of the biggest measures is proposed funding that would launch a paid family leave insurance program.
After intense pushback, Maryland lawmakers redraw congressional district map
An Anne Arundel County judge called the previously passed map an “extreme partisan gerrymander.”
Maryland General Assembly considers recreational marijuana legalization
If the referendum passes, marijuana would be legal in Maryland starting July 2022
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to change highway name, honor Piscataway tribe
The original name of the highway is Indian Head Highway, also known as Maryland Route 210