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Good Cause Eviction Bill Sparks Debate Over Tenant Rights and Development
Opponents of the Good Cause Eviction bill fear certain renter protections may discourage new development amid a statewide housing shortage.
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Van Hollen and Alsobrooks Address Federal Workers’ Worries Amid Job Threats
Maryland residents participated in a virtual town hall on Wednesday to express concerns to Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks regarding the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies and their potential effects on jobs and the economy.
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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Maryland Leaders Condemn Trump’s Civil Service Changes
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined congressional members and federal employee unions near the U.S. Capitol to oppose the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the federal civil service.
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Automatic Adult Charges for Teens Face New Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering reducing the practice of automatically assigning teenage defendants to adult court when charged with serious crimes.
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Maryland May Dip Into Its Climate Fund to Pay for Other Things
Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposes using $150 million from a renewable energy fund to help reduce a $3 billion deficit.
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Montgomery County Takes Step Toward Digital IDs for Alcohol Purchases
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will start accepting mobile IDs at its Westbard store this week, making it the first government-run system in the region to use them to verify age during alcohol purchases.
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Should Maryland Grant Parole to More Elderly and Ill Inmates? Lawmakers Disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided over whether to simplify the process for elderly and seriously ill inmates to seek early release. Advocates argue that it is a waste of resources to incarcerate individuals too old or sick to commit new crimes.
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Police Drones Are Flying Over Maryland. Will State Lawmakers Regulate Them?
Maryland lawmakers are weighing new rules for police drones amid mixed reactions to Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program. Supporters cite increased flexibility, while critics raise privacy concerns.