The House went back to work Wednesday and reached an agreement in budget discussions, but with a deadline of Friday at midnight lawmakers are now looking to buy time to pass the bill through both chambers.
Reproductive rights advocates urge Congress to recognize women’s economic burdens
With ever-changing laws on reproductive rights across the country, advocates are urging Congress to recognize the economic burdens women face when trying to access reproductive healthcare, especially in states where it is restricted.
‘It’s certainly over’ for aid-in-dying bill this year
Lawmakers have tabled a fiercely debated bill that would have granted terminally ill Maryland residents the right to end their lives, a setback to supporters who hoped it would finally pass this year.
Following lockdown, Md. lawmakers express worry over Capitol’s emergency alert system
A day after a threat to the state capitol prompted a near two-hour lockdown, lawmakers applauded the quick work of law enforcement, but raised concerns about efficient communication.
Maryland’s Ruppersberger reflects on over two decades in Congress ahead of retirement
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, isn’t quite ready to say goodbye yet, despite announcing his retirement after 40 years in public office.
Retirement crisis threatens current workers, experts tell Congress
The worsening retirement crisis impacting senior citizens will overtake current workers down the line if not fixed, experts say.
House bill advances, allowing for redevelopment of RFK Stadium
The House of Representatives passed a bill regarding the redevelopment of RFK Stadium. It would clear the way for a potential new home for the Washington Commanders.
Lockdown stalls state Capitol on busy session day
Lawmakers, personnel and members of the public sheltered in place for almost two hours Thursday afternoon after an anonymous threat led police to lock down the Annapolis State House complex.
This Baltimore vegan restaurant owner is a fierce advocate for higher wages for tipped workers
Tia Hamilton’s restaurant specializes in vegan comfort food, but sometimes the Baltimore activist is all about making people uncomfortable.
Senators condemn “mismanagement” at federal prisons for high suicide rates
Researchers have linked solitary confinement to both physical and psychological health problems. Almost 10,900 federal prisoners are currently held in segregated units alone or in smaller cells with others. Forty-five prisoners have been in these units for over a year.