Maryland General Assembly 2024

State leaders want to codify guidelines from 2021 to stop Carroll County from deleting gender identity and sexuality topics. But an opt-out option still exists.

A Democratic proposal would reduce the state sales tax to 5% from 6%, but also expand it to an array of services. It's an unpopular idea, but supporters say it's worth considering.

We go On the Record to talk about the Maryland Kids Code, a proposed bill seeking to push tech companies to redesign their products to better protect the privacy and wellbeing of younger users.

House of Delegates on Thursday approved a bill requiring refill stations in any new building large enough to require a water fountain.

We’ll go On the Record with Housing Secretary Jake Day to talk about the governor’s plan for Maryland’s housing shortage and eviction crisis. What would make it more likely that affordable homes are built? How to pull in federal money for housing? How to protect renters?

Community colleges already receive a fraction of funding given to the University of Maryland system. Now, leaders worry they’ll have to raise tuition and reduce financial aid.

We’ll go On the Record with a lawyer pushing to connect eviction prevention funds to community schools. Families with young children are the group most likely to face eviction. Plus, Baltimore’s plan to turn two downtown hotels into housing for the homeless.

House approved changes with near unanimous but reluctant support from Democrats.

The State House in Annapolis has been locked down and people have been told to secure their offices and stay quiet.

Many colleges are turning to vending machines to make contraception more readily available on campus.