Mar. 26, 2026
House rejects Republican gas tax holiday amendment
Maryland drivers won't get temporary relief from high gas prices as lawmakers vote down GOP proposal.
Mar. 26, 2026
Maryland House Proposes Constitutional Amendment for 2028 Redistricting
Plan aims to reverse 2022 state Supreme Court decision on respecting natural political boundaries
Mar. 25, 2026
Maryland Cracks Down on Drivers Registering Cars Out of State
State lawmakers push to close loophole allowing Maryland residents to register vehicles in Virginia
Mar. 25, 2026
Maryland Senate President Opposes Gas Tax Holiday
Ferguson warns a gas tax pause would halt critical infrastructure projects
Mar. 24, 2026
Baltimore City Considers Moratorium on Data Center Development
City Council President Zeke Cohen proposes a one-year pause to study data centers' impact on utility costs and the environment.
Mar. 24, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Race to Meet Crossover Day Deadline
Legislators rush to move bills from one chamber to the other before the 2026 legislative session ends in 21 days.
Mar. 24, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Race Against Deadline on Crossover Day
Legislators rush to move bills from one chamber to the other before 2026 session ends in 21 days
Mar. 21, 2026
Maryland Republicans Propose Gas Tax Holiday, Democrats Skeptical
GOP wants 30-day break to provide relief for drivers, but Democrats warn it would jeopardize transportation funding.
Mar. 20, 2026
Maryland Bill Aims to Require Tampons in Men's and Women's Bathrooms
The legislation has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning the necessity of providing tampons in men's restrooms.
Mar. 18, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Propose 'Cherish Act' to Increase Community Input on Environmental Decisions
The bill would require pollution permit decisions to be based on environmental justice data and allow the state to deny permits on those grounds.
Mar. 17, 2026
Changes to Baltimore County school oversight proposal criticized
Amendment added to bill would require coordination with state inspector general
Mar. 14, 2026
Maryland Bill Aims to Notify Parents Before CPS Investigations
The 'Know Before They Knock Family Right to Notice Act' would require social workers to inform parents of their rights at the start of a child welfare probe.
Mar. 13, 2026
Maryland Leaders Announce Utility RELIEF Act to Lower Energy Bills
The proposed legislation aims to generate more energy in Maryland and hold utility companies accountable while saving families at least $150 annually.
Mar. 13, 2026
Maryland Leaders Unveil Utility RELIEF Act to Address Rising Costs
Proposed legislation aims to provide more oversight and protect ratepayers from utility price hikes.
Mar. 12, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Bill on Marijuana Use for Off-Duty Firefighters
Proposed legislation would allow firefighters to use medical cannabis while off-duty, but faces opposition over lack of regulations.
Mar. 12, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Debate Banning Trump-Era ICE Recruits from State Police
A proposed bill would prohibit individuals who joined ICE during Trump's second term from serving with Maryland State Police.
Mar. 11, 2026
Lawmakers and Advocates Criticize BGE for 'Excessive' Pipeline Spending
Proposed legislation aims to address utility's pipeline replacement program and expansion into power generation
Mar. 11, 2026
Lawmakers and Advocates Call Out BGE for 'Excessive' Pipeline Spending
Proposed legislation sparks debate over utility's expansion into power generation and gas pipeline replacement projects
Mar. 11, 2026
Maryland Fishermen Seek Limits on DNR Striped Bass Regulations
Proposed bill aims to give fishermen more control over striped bass season and catch limits
Mar. 10, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Aim to End Foster Care Placements in Unlicensed Settings
Proposed bills would ban the practice of placing foster children in hotels, offices, and hospitals beyond medical needs
