Maryland General Assembly adjourns sine die with first show of celebration in 4 years
The celebration marked the end of the 2022 legislative session, which Gov. Larry Hogan said was the best he's seen.
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 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.
UMD Horowitz Center would make health literacy more accessible
The bill will allow the Horowitz Center to work with state agencies and nonprofits on simplifying the language they use when communicating.
Los inmigrantes se arriesgan a ser deportados cuando se declaran culpables. Pero las leyes estatales puede que cambien pronto.
El proyecto de la ley fue introducido y aprobado por el Senado en 2020, pero no logró avanzar después de que la pandemia terminó la sesión del 2020.
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