The Latest Breaking News from Maryland

Maryland mulls ending child sexual abuse lawsuit time limits

Maryland lawmakers are considering ending the state’s statute of limitations for when lawsuits can be filed against institutions for child sex abuse

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

US Supreme Court declines request from Maryland gubernatorial candidate to review early ballot counting

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined the request of former Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox to review a judge’s decision allowing Maryland to count mail-in ballots before Election Day in November.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Maryland House committee hears bills to protect abortion under state constitution

BALTIMORE — Lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates heard politically and emotionally charged testimony Tuesday after Speaker Adrienne A. Jones reintroduced a bill to protect abortion access in Maryland’s constitution.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Muslim group says Southwest Airlines fired worker who wanted time off for prayer meeting

A Muslim advocacy group is accusing Southwest Airlines of denying a Maryland worker’s request for a schedule change so he could attend a Friday prayer meeting and then firing him when he took a day off.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Virginia competes with Maryland to land new FBI headquarters

Virginia’s political leaders are making their case for moving the FBI headquarters to the state, arguing that the federal government would be wise to follow the steps of Amazon and other corporate leaders that have come to the commonwealth

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Virginia congressional delegation makes pitch for FBI headquarters - Roll Call

Members of Virginia’s congressional delegation gathered to drive home their pitch for relocating the FBI headquarters to their state.

Roll Call · Feb 15, 2023

States scramble to replace ripped-off SNAP benefits

Last September, when Baltimore resident Tzu Yang went grocery shopping for his intellectually disabled daughter with a food benefits card that he thought was worth about $300, he discovered at the checkout that the card had no value left. The same thing happened in October, November and December.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery

The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.

WEKU · Feb 12, 2023

Gunman’s capture ends 39-hour manhunt with 2 officers shot

Authorities in Maryland have arrested a man accused of shooting two police officers and stealing a detective's vehicle during a 39-hour manhunt

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Full list of 2023 NFL draft prospects invited to combine

Here is a full list of the 319 prospects who have been invited to the 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023