Mar. 5, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Debate Allowing Grocery Stores to Sell Beer and Wine
Proposed bill would create convenience for consumers but faces opposition from some lawmakers
Mar. 4, 2026
Bill Would Require Earlier Notification for Infrastructure Projects
Legislation aims to ensure impacted landowners are informed earlier in the process
Mar. 4, 2026
Maryland Governor Pushes Bill to Ban Dynamic Grocery Pricing
Legislation aims to prevent price gouging and individualized pricing based on customer data
Mar. 4, 2026
Maryland Governor Pushes Bill to Ban Dynamic Pricing at Grocery Stores
Legislation aims to prevent price gouging and protect consumers from AI-driven price changes
Mar. 4, 2026
Rally Planned Ahead of Maryland Grocery Store Beer and Wine Bill Hearing
Supporters aim to demonstrate support for legislation that would legalize wine and beer sales in grocery stores across the state.
Feb. 28, 2026
Maryland Senate committee advances Youth Reform Act
Legislation changes how juveniles can be charged as adults
Feb. 27, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Aim to Crack Down on Drivers Using Virginia Plates
Proposed legislation targets Maryland residents who register their vehicles in Virginia to avoid higher fees and penalties.
Feb. 27, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Propose 'Kanaiyah's Law' to Protect Foster Children
The bipartisan bill aims to strengthen safety standards and oversight for children in state care following a tragic suicide.
Feb. 27, 2026
Mother Testifies for Kanaiyah's Law After Daughter's Suicide in DHS Care
Brooke Ward, whose 16-year-old daughter Kanaiyah died by suicide in a Baltimore hotel under state supervision, urges lawmakers to pass legislation to protect children in foster care.
Feb. 27, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Threaten to Withhold $750K from Troubled DHS
State legislators aim to send a message about ongoing accounting issues and lack of urgency at the Department of Human Services.
Feb. 26, 2026
Maryland Bill Aims to Strengthen Foster Care Regulations After Tragic Death
"Kanaiyah's Law" would restrict housing options and increase oversight of the child welfare system.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bipartisan 'Kanaiyah's Law' to be heard in committee
Bill named after teen who died in state care to be discussed in Maryland Senate
Feb. 25, 2026
Maryland Senate Passes Bill to Require Special Elections for MGA Vacancies
SB5 would switch the process of filling a vacant seat in the Maryland General Assembly from appointment to special election during the first two years of a term.
Feb. 25, 2026
Maryland Senate Passes Bill Banning Police Masks
The bill now heads to the House after a party-line vote in the Senate.
Feb. 23, 2026
House Minority Leader Jeffries Meets on Maryland Redistricting
Jeffries tries to convince lawmakers to approve new congressional district boundaries
Feb. 20, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Push to Allow Beer and Wine Sales in Grocery Stores
The Alcoholic Beverages and Modernization Act of 2026 aims to end the state's 44-year ban on such sales.
Feb. 17, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Petition Governor to Halt Energy Bill Taxes and Fees
Republican state delegates call on Gov. Wes Moore to provide relief for rising energy costs in the state.
Feb. 17, 2026
Maryland Democrats Stall Wes Moore's Redistricting Plans
Governor's push to redraw state maps faces resistance from state Senate leader
Feb. 13, 2026
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Unveils Session Priorities
Caucus focuses on health, economic empowerment, education, and civil rights
Feb. 13, 2026
Maryland Black Caucus Backs Range of Bills, Including Limiting Adult Charges for Minors
The caucus is supporting measures to reduce racial profiling and protect voting rights on a local level.
