Maryland

Cummings Says “No” to Senate Race, Will Seek Re-Election to House

Rep. Elijah Cummings declines to seek the U.S. Senate seat of retiring fellow Democrat Barbara Mikulski.

Maryland Lawmakers to Introduce Bills Guaranteeing a Week of Paid Sick Leave for All Workers

Advocates say that paid sick leave will make everyone healthier.

State Senate Bills Would Expand Access To Medical Marijuana, Raw Milk

Two bills making their way through Maryland’s legislature would expand access to an unlikely pair of hotly debated products with potential health risks: medical marijuana and raw milk.

Analysis: O’Malley Was Third Wheel in Clinton-Sanders Fight

O’Malley struggled to make an impression in Iowa.

Several Gun Rights Advocacy Groups Hold Rally in Annapolis With Lawmakers

Gun rights-activists said 2013’s Firearm Safety Act was an infringement on their Constitutional rights.

January Homicides in Baltimore Reach Lowest Point Since 2013 Following Months of Above-Average Highs

There were 14 homicides recorded in Baltimore city in January 2016, according to The Baltimore Sun.

A Roundup of Happenings in Annapolis

Alan Gross, educational organizations, new candidate for Congress among capital happenings.

Bill Would Punish Coaches Who Don’t Bench Youth Players With Concussion Symptoms

NFL, college injuries, feature film put head-trauma issue in the spotlight.

Right To Try Act Would Allow Greater Access To Experimental Treatments

The Right to Try Act, a bill making its way through the Maryland legislature this week, would expand terminally ill patients’ access to experimental drug treatments.

Paper Ballot System Will Be Ready For April 2016 Primary Elections

Without funding for outreach, elections officials are concerned some voters won’t be ready.