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.
Maryland appellate court reinstates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction
The court ruled that a lower court had violated the victim's family’s rights.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Maryland bill would legalize medical aid in dying
The 2023 legislative session marks the first year the bill has earned the support of the state’s governor.