“These things typically happen when a ‘For-Sale’ sign goes up or a ‘For-Rent’ sign goes up,” Prince George’s County State Senator Ron Watson said. This General Assembly session Sen. Watson wrote one of several bills meant to stop squatters and streamline the process.

Closing the projected $2.7 billion Maryland deficit will consume much of the General Assembly time in Annapolis this year. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal would supposedly close the gap, but Republicans don’t believe it’s realistic and relies too much on gimmicks.

A bill proposed by progressive lawmakers seeks to modify the residency classification of individuals who spend more than 90 days in Maryland annually

Maryland lawmakers will focus on several public safety proposals this legislative session, including harsher sentences for criminal offenders and more tools for law enforcement.

Currently in Maryland retail theft is only a felony if you steal more than $1,500 worth of goods in one jurisdiction.

Meanwhile, on Friday Governor Wes Moore toured the Calvert Cliffs nuclear energy facility, highlighting the growing importance of Maryland’s energy issue. It’s adding a charge to an already challenging General Assembly session, where lawmakers have to grapple with a $3 billion hole in the state budget.

A seemingly routine end of session in the House of Delegates last week turned into something that could become a bigger issue later.On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Ma

A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.

Maryland’s state minimum wage could be on the way up once again. Lawmakers have a plan Thursday to not only increase the minimum wage but also make tips tax-free.

THE STATE CURRENTLY OFFERS A VARIETY OF INCENTIVES TO GO ELECTRIC, WHICH INCLUDES REBATES, TAX INCENTIVES AND GRANTS. THEY LEARNED UNDER THIS CLOUD OF UNCERTAINTY THAT MARYLAND’S ZERO EMISSIONS PLAN,

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit.

Governor Wes Moore promised his budget will have $2 billion in cuts, while the General Assembly will work to close the remaining $1 billion of the deficit.