Maryland General Assembly 2021

The governor signed more than 200 bills into law Tuesday afternoon.

State and local leaders highlight efforts to address the urgent need for internet access in poor neighborhoods, where the inability to conduct daily business and learn virtually this past year has left many behind.

The Democratic Senate President and the Republican former House Minority Leader assess the state legislative session that concluded Monday.

Maryland will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today after federal health agencies called for a pause in its use. Dr. Leana Wen says the FDA & CDC recommendation is precautionary and is no cause to second-guess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in general. And the Maryland General Assembly has just wrapped up a historic legislative session – we have the highlights.

Two veteran State House reporters describe some of the highlights of the historic legislative session, from sweeping policing reforms to a COVID relief package.

As the MD General Assembly's annual legislative session concludes with Monday's Sine Die, the Senate Minority Leader sizes up its successes and failures.

The Maryland legislature ended a session shaped by the pandemic and a national conversation about racial justice just as busy as it began.

The Maryland General Assembly wraps up its annual session tonight at midnight in what’s been an historic session. We take a look at its major legislative accomplishments, including a final bill to reform the parole process over Republican objections. Plus: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott gives an update on the city’s ongoing vaccination efforts.

The General Assembly passed measures restricting the use of physical force and no-knock warrants, as well as repealing the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights.

A bill approved by the Maryland legislature lowers from 16 to 12 the age at which someone can consent to mental health treatment.