If enacted, the bill would make the licensing process for wear and carry permits more strict.
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New bill looks to establish water safety, swimming elective for upper-grade students
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 17 and below.
Maryland bill targets fentanyl deaths through safe centers for drug use
The bill would allow community-based organizations to open up to six centers in non-residential areas where health professionals can monitor users, give first aid and provide sterile needles.
Legislation requiring fentanyl tests could save lives in Maryland
HB 811, sponsored by state Del. Joe Vogel, D-Montgomery, would require hospitals to conduct a test for fentanyl in patients suspected of drug overdose.
Maryland Republicans prioritize violent crime legislation
The General Assembly’s Joint Republican Caucus Thursday shared details about their priority crime package, emphasizing what they said is a continuing rise in juvenile crime.
Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal
The governor’s proposed plan for Maryland so far is a unique combination of the service year programs that have come before it.
Maryland extends BWI vendor contract in wake of Moore’s concessionaire cancellation
BWI is the busiest airport in the Washington metropolitan area, handling more than 9 million passengers.
Cannabis interests compete for bill changes
The bill would create a framework for the legal sale of cannabis in Maryland after voters approved legalization in November.
Lawmakers consider powerful testimony on transgender rights for inmates
The bill would prohibit correction staff from discriminating against gender nonconforming individuals.