General Assembly

Protections for immigrants passed Monday with minutes to spare before lawmakers’ midnight deadline.

In recent years, Maryland is one of the state most aggressively pursuing carbon neutrality. But a debilitating budget deficit threatens that plan, and continued investment in long-term decarbonization.

Midday covers Crossover Day, where bills must pass into the chamber opposite from where they were proposed. Reporters embedded at the State House discuss which bills are likely to become law and how legislators are tackling the budget deficit.

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service’s internal investigation did not look for problems that may have led to the agent’s death.

Tom speaks with WYPR News Director Matt Bush and Baltimore Banner reporter Hallie Miller about this year's legislative session and Governor Moore's housing agenda.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson joins Midday to share his expectations for the 2024 General Assembly session.

Councilmember Mark Conway introduced the legislation and hopes that the General Assembly will consider removing or amending prohibitive language in the constitution.

We’ll go On the Record with two veteran Annapolis reporters to look at what the General Assembly will focus on for the coming 90 days.

The outgoing Republican governor Larry Hogan advocated for several budgetary priorities, including funding for police and assistance for several healthcare organizations.

The proposed bills could protect Maryland health care workers from legal repercussions as more residents who live in states where abortion is illegal are crossing state lines for care.