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The Maryland Maternal Health Act of 2024 seeks to accomplish four goals. It is among hundreds of pieces of legislation awaiting the governor’s review and signature.
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Changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system are waiting for the governor’s signature.
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Gov. Wes Moore signed emergency election bill into law Tuesday.
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Gov. Wes Moore spent the morning lobbying Congress, and the afternoon signing bills, including one giving aid to workers affected by suspended activity at the Port of Baltimore.
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We go On the Record with WYPR’s News Director Matt Bush and Baltimore Banner politics reporter Pamela Wood to recap the 446th session of the Maryland General Assembly.
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“Everything that needed to pass today passed,” said Senate President Bill Ferguson
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The bill decides consequences for children aged 10- to 12-years-old caught carrying guns and stealing cars, gives courts the ability to expand probation, decides when state’s attorneys can review cases and sets up sweeping juvenile legal system oversight and data collection.
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The framework of the deal will eventually raise about $320 million to $350 million per year through a variety of vehicle-related fees and $80 million annually from hiking taxes on tobacco and nicotine products.
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Maryland PORT Act would give financial relief to businesses, workers impacted by Key Bridge collapseThe bill would provide grants to businesses who are unable to pay workers.
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The procedural move allows lawmakers to continue budget negotiations.