Baltimore County Councilman David Marks

Details like the cost are still being worked out.

Officials believe they can extend its life by decades.

Statewide legislation to be considered by the General Assembly.

The Baltimore County Council restored liquor stores to the short list of small businesses — convenience stores and other shops with fewer than four locations — that may continue providing goods in thinner, single-use plastic bags at checkout.

Members of the Baltimore County Council voted to amend the plastic bag ban even though the County Executive promised to veto any changes.

Tax rate will remain the same next year.

The council chairman says changing the county charter to give them more power is “worthy of a discussion.”

Changes are likely for the controversial legislation before next week’s vote.

Baltimore County councilman Izzy Patoka introduced plastic bag legislation that if passed by council in February 2023 would take effect in November.

County Executive presents his proposed budge to the county council next month