City Council President Zeke Cohen

In response to complaints from constituents about soaring electric bills, Maryland Senate Democrats set aside a $200 million fund to provide relief for ratepayers.

Solid waste laborers in the Baltimore City Department of Public Works get 15 cents an hour for hazard pay.

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen joins Midday for our monthly update. Today he discusses the latest Inspector General report on the Department of Public Works and the city's spending on overtime.

The initial funds will go to setting up a governance structure for the money.

Nearly half of that, about $33 million, went to the Baltimore City Fire Department to cover overtime for sworn positions and unexpected contracting costs for fire and EMS services.

Cohen formerly represented Baltimore City's District 1 on the City Council. Now, he holds the top spot.