City Council President Zeke Cohen

A similar measure introduced in the General Assembly did not advance this session.

Released early Wednesday morning, Mayor Brandon Scott’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 tries to close an $85M budget gap without cutting services.

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.