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Mar 03, 2023

Update: Maryland State Treasurer Commits To Paying Retroactive Interest To Some Maryland 529 Prepaid Accounts

The state-sponsored investment plan that allows families to put money in a trust for education expenses experienced a “calculation error” last year that froze 500 accounts.

Jan 23, 2023

State Senator Seeks Increased Investment In Maryland’s Mental Health Trust Fund

State Sen. Augustine’s bill would raise Maryland’s investment in the 988 Trust Fund from $5 million to $12 million, and make it recurring.

Jan 23, 2023

Gov. Moore’s $63 Billion Budget Calls For Spending On Education, Transportation, And Environment

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says boosting spending will make the state economy more competitive and equitable.

Jan 11, 2023

Maryland Environmental Groups Look To Expand Offshore Wind

Offshore wind could power half of Maryland with clean energy, advocates say.

Mar 31, 2022

Maryland Lawmakers Pass Tough New Requirements To Cut Carbon Emissions

The Climate Solutions Now Act requires deep cuts in carbon emissions over the next decade. Lawmakers say they will be able to override Gov. Hogan’s expected veto.

Feb 09, 2022

Maryland Lawmakers Pitch Reciprocity Bill To Hold Bad Drivers Accountable Across State Lines

The idea of ticket reciprocity between D.C., Maryland, and Virginia has been talked about among the region’s officials, but there’s been little progress.

Feb 02, 2022

Maryland Bill Aims To Give Immigrants A Second Chance After A Misdemeanor

Maryland lawmakers say they’re working to fix a legal process that unintentionally puts people at risk of losing their immigration status and getting deported.

Dec 08, 2021

Maryland Lawmakers Approve New Congressional District Map, Overriding Hogan’s Veto

Democratic lawmakers have a supermajority to override a veto.

Dec 07, 2021

In Special Session, Maryland Lawmakers Override Multiple Vetoes

A bill to help small businesses along the Purple Line and two bills limiting cooperation with ICE go into effect immediately.

Sep 29, 2021

Here Are All The New Laws Taking Effect In Maryland On Friday

Laws to reform police, improve workplace conditions, and establish implicit bias training for health professionals are coming to Maryland.

 
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