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Maryland Introduces New Measures to Tackle Rising Absenteeism Rates
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, student absenteeism rates have significantly increased across Maryland.
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Maryland Considers Nuclear Power to Meet Energy Demands
Maryland lawmakers are considering measures this legislative session that could encourage more nuclear energy in the state.
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Maryland Lawmakers Debate Overhauling Circuit Court Judge Elections
Maryland lawmakers are considering two bills that could change how circuit court judges are chosen.
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Former Councilmember Craig Rice Takes the Lead at Manna Food Center
Former Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is the new CEO of Manna Food Center, succeeding Jackie DeCarlo, who retired at the end of 2024.
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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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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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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.