Banner political notes: Moore’s hop across the pond; new top trooper sworn in; comings and goings
Moore touts his newly-established Department of Service and Civic Innovation at a gathering of “social innovators” in Oxford.
Veteran ranger Angela Crenshaw appointed acting superintendent of the Maryland Park Service
Angela Crenshaw, named acting superintendent of the Maryland Park Service April 14, is the first Black person to hold the role.
Free gun locks now available at select Anne Arundel County libraries
Through the county’s pilot program announced Thursday, free gun locks are available now at the libraries in Annapolis, Eastport and Glen Burnie.
Gov. Wes Moore signs dozens of newly passed bills into law during ceremony
Moore devoted the majority of his remarks to two laws that aim to alleviate poverty by expanding the state’s earned income tax credit and raising the minimum wage.
Maryland lawmakers, Gov. Moore set goal to quadruple offshore wind power
Maryland leaders are setting a goal of increasing the amount of energy produced by offshore wind in the state to 8.5 gigawatts from roughly two gigawatts.
Scenes from sine die: Seersucker, smiles and swift voting
Maryland lawmakers showed up to their final official day of work on Monday, a marathon of last-minute lawmaking as a midnight deadline to adjourn approached. Some wore seersucker suits, many stopped by State Circle parties and all were tired by the time it was all over.
Minutes to midnight, chaos erupts on the floor of the House of Delegates
With roughly 10 minutes before the planned midnight adjournment, Speaker Adrienne A. Jones rejected the pleas of Republicans attempting to speak before a final vote on a bill prohibiting police officers from searching people based solely on the smell of cannabis.
What got done, and what didn’t, during the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session
As the dust settles on the annual lawmaking process, here are key measures that won approval and will be headed to the Democratic governor’s desk for consideration. He’ll have until May 30 to veto the bills, sign them into law or allow them to become law without his signature.
Banner political notes: Solidarity with expelled Tennessee lawmakers; Sine Die parties; polling U.S. Senate possibilities
"I rise to stand with our colleagues in Tennessee. I rise to remind us of how delicate the fabric of this body is and how we must always work to defend and protect each other," Del. Jheanelle Wilkins said to her colleagues in the House of Delegates.
As investigation details abuse, lawmakers approve bill allowing more victim lawsuits
The vote came under special circumstances, with lawmakers suspending the rules so they could fast-track the bill on the significant day.
Linda Lamone, longtime State Board of Elections administrator, announces retirement
Linda Lamone, who has led the Maryland State Board of Elections since 1997, told the five-member election board during a meeting Wednesday she plans to retire this upcoming summer.
Department of Health begins administering abortion training grants
The program will “help expand the number of healthcare professionals with abortion care training, increase the racial and ethnic diversity among healthcare professionals with abortion care education, and support the identification of clinical sites in need of training,” according to a press release.
How a Bowie State student’s project might expand reproductive health coverage statewide
The Public Senior Higher Education Reproductive Health Service Plans Requirements bill would require public colleges and universities in the state to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for reproductive health services provided at the school, or a plan for where students can be referred for these services.
Both General Assembly chambers approved the Trans Health Equity Act. Here’s what you need to know.
The legislation would extend coverage of gender-affirming care to residents on Medicaid, the health care plan for low-income and disabled people.
Deadline day in the General Assembly: Here are the bills lawmakers will prioritize in session’s final weeks
As the dust settled on a flurry of lawmaking, here’s where some key initiatives stood.
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