Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2020
The Kirwan Commission recommends sane education policy. Hogan needs to listen. Maryland's inequitable education system needs reform. Liyanga de Silva February 20, 2020
“A welcoming community”: City Council expresses support for accepting refugees into the city Council members agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State at their Tuesday work session. Angela Mecca February 19, 2020
Gutting Chesapeake Bay funding will undo decades of progress When the bay suffers, people suffer. Caterina Ieronimo February 18, 2020
Religion can’t excuse discrimination. Bethel Christian Academy shouldn’t get state money. Maryland shouldn't support institutions that attempt to breach the law. David Gordon February 18, 2020
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
A Maryland bill would outlaw flavored Juul pods More than 2,700 people have been hospitalized for lung injuries resulting from vaping. Carmen Molina Acosta February 14, 2020
A bill named after Jordan McNair would allow athletes to profit off their own names Lawmakers heard arguments for it on Wednesday. Matt McDonald February 13, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
City council backs state hate crime bills supported by family of Richard Collins The bills would modify Maryland's hate crime statute to include offenses committed either in whole or in part because of hate. Angela Mecca February 12, 2020