A proposed bill in Maryland is getting some attention after the Harford County Sheriff's Office shared a social media video criticizing the measure.

In response to the ongoing issues, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 1143, which established the Maryland Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission (HSCRC). The commission's goal is to develop strategies to help state and local hospitals reduce ED wait times. The commission will terminate on June 30, 2027.

It might be Maryland’s turn. Lawmakers in Annapolis have written several bills about cell phone use in classrooms. Each iteration of the bill calls for the county’s board of education to implement a cell phone restriction or limited-use in schools by the 2026-27 school year.

The One Fair Wage Coalition, which has been pressing for higher minimum wages in states across the country, this week renewed its efforts to raise Maryland’s wage floor and exempt tips from state income taxes.

A Democrat in the Maryland General Assembly told Spotlight on Maryland the state should be open to using natural gas to meet its green energy goals.

Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, recently released his budget plan for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion in cuts for climate spending and other vital social programs.

Maryland's Legislative Black Caucus unveils its 2025 legislative priorities, focusing on education, wealth-building, public safety, and healthcare initiatives.

Rising demand for electricity and foolish state policy have put Maryland on the path toward an energy crisis, writes.

The Council is reviewing a resolution that would encourage the Maryland General Assembly to allow all grocery stores to sell wine and beer, not just some.

A proposed bill in the Maryland General Assembly seeks to create an analysis and report about the economic, environmental and energy consequences of data center development in the state.

In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto to enact the law that created the Family and Medical Leave

Longtime conservative activist Carl DeMaio won an Assembly seat last year, arguing the GOP must be more aggressive against Democratic policies. Some Republicans call him a self-promoter who can’t be trusted.