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Maryland delegates pass gun control bill after extended debate on session’s final day

BALTIMORE — After hours of debate Monday that saw tensions rise on the House of Delegates floor during the final day of the General Assembly session, delegates approved a bill to restrict where guns can be carried in public in Maryland.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

Maryland lawmakers send cannabis legalization, gun control bills to governor ahead of Monday deadline

BALTIMORE — Monthslong debates on the future of gun control and the creation of a recreational cannabis industry in Maryland mostly came to an end Saturday as lawmakers convened in Annapolis ahead of the session’s final day Monday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023

Victims criticize church after Catholic sex abuse report

While the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore has touted its transparency in publishing the names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse, a report released this week by the Maryland attorney general raises questions about whether the church’s list is incomplete

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Maryland General Assembly nears full passage of bill to send abortion constitutional amendment to voters

BALTIMORE — After the Maryland House of Delegates approved the bill last week, the Senate passed Tuesday its companion bill to create a referendum on enshrining a right to abortion in the state constitution.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Maryland officials make pitch to GSA on new FBI headquarters

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state’s congressional delegation are renewing their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland instead of Virginia

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Editorial: No room for Larry Hogan in the GOP personality cult

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Sunday announcement that he will not seek the Republican Party nomination for president in 2024 likely came as no surprise to anyone who has been following national politics. Sure, there was a time when a governor who achieved extraordinary popularity leading a state that leaned…

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

Maryland prepares for federal ruling that could force abortion pill off the market

BALTIMORE — A decision is due any day from a federal court in Texas that could have sweeping repercussions on abortion access across the country — including in states, like Maryland, where the procedure is protected.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023

In Baltimore speech, Biden urges House Democratic leaders to take credit for party’s successes

BALTIMORE — With an eye on the 2024 elections, President Joe Biden repeatedly urged U.S. House Democrats meeting Wednesday evening in Baltimore to help the party claim credit for various initiatives, including a massive infrastructure package and gun safety measures.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore supports package of bills to protect abortion services, patient and provider data

BALTIMORE — In his first joint news conference with legislative leaders, Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore announced support for a package of bills Thursday that would provide protection for patients seeking abortions and their providers for decades to come.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Maryland governor, officials supporting abortion protections

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers are scheduled to announce support for measures protecting abortion rights

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023