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Md. House Approves Police Reform Package
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a much-debated package of police reforms which includes limitations on no-knock warrants and addresses other matters of law enforcement conduct. Provisions in the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights would also be curtailed. The amended legislation goes back to the State Senate. The vote of 96-40 came one…
Read MoreHousing Measures Introduced By Md. Lawmakers
Housing issues that face Marylanders are addressed in a package of legislation introduced in the House of Delegates Thursday. The measures look to create long-term funding for rental and legal assistance programs, strengthen protections for tenants and create transparency for tenants and landlords. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an incredible amount of strain on families…
Read MoreMaryland House Approves Bill Requiring Background Checks for Long Gun Purchases
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill requiring background checks for purchases of all long guns, including shotguns and rifles on Monday night. Proponents of the legislation say it wouldn’t hinder law-abiding gun owners from obtaining weapons and could prevent mentally ill and criminal individuals from acquiring them. The bill was born out of…
Read MoreMaryland Delegate Censured After Reportedly Using Racial Slur
A white Maryland lawmaker was censured in a unanimous vote on Thursday after she reportedly used a racial slur in reference to a majority-black county. Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti, a Democrat from Harford County referred to Prince George’s County as an “N-word County” during a meeting with fellow legislators at a cigar lounge in the…
Read MoreMD House of Delegates overrides paid sick leave veto
The Maryland House of Delegates has over-ridden Govenor Larry Hogan’s veto of a controversial paid sick leave bill. Democrats were able to muster the needed 3/5th majority to overturn the veto—now it heads to the senate, where a close vote is expected. Governor Hogan has released a draft version of a paid sick leave bill…
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