The developers’ objections illustrate the tension between what many agree is a need to act on climate change and the cost of taking aggressive action to combat building emissions.
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Maryland lawmakers resurrect paid family, medical leave bill
A coalition of Democratic legislators in the House and Senate introduced bills to give workers up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition or disability.
Maryland Board of Education rescinds mask mandate, pending approval by legislators
The Maryland State Board of Education voted to lift the statewide mask mandate for public schools, potentially allowing the state’s 23 county school boards and Baltimore to each decide how they want to handle masking.
Environmental human rights legislation met with support, activists rally
Activists in Maryland gathered at the State House Friday to rally in support of environmental legislation that would amend the state’s constitution to declare a healthy and sustainable environment as a fundamental right for all citizens.
Lawmakers littered with comments on bill to outlaw declawing cats
Maryland lawmakers are deliberating over new proposed legislature that would outlaw the declawing of cats in Maryland with limited exceptions.
Maryland organizations push back against Senate nixing virtual testimony
The statement says that ending the virtual testimony option would limit vital input from everyday Marylanders.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers renew effort to push landmark climate change legislation through the General Assembly
Democrats’ goal to slice the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 60% would be one of the most aggressive measures in the country.
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces he will not run for U.S. Senate
Hogan’s decision ends the Republican Party’s best chance of flipping the seat now held by Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
Maryland bill aims to reform a law that can trigger deportation for immigrants
A Maryland law designed to give first-time, nonviolent offenders a second chance, can trigger deportation for immigrants or make them ineligible to receive a green card or become citizens.
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom adds four Maryland sites
With the collaboration of historians and state agencies, four new locations have been added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom bringing Maryland’s total to over 90 designated listings.