Maryland General Assembly

They're searching for one more signature on their petition.

Republicans complain of gerrymandering.

Most of them on straight party line votes

There are two competing maps, dozens of bills that were vetoed and one choice for treasurer.

Lawmakers will confront vetoes as well.

The new requirement took effect immediately after Tuesday's vote.

The University System of Maryland requires all students, staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, compliance rates at the system's three HBCUs range from the high 60s to about 86% at Coppin State University, according to an administrator.

Wednesday was the first meeting of a legislative panel tasked with sorting out issues related to legalizing recreational marijuana use in Maryland.

At a meeting Monday, members of the state's Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight expressed frustration that 15 months after the pandemic forced businesses to close, residents still struggle with the state's unemployment insurance program.

During a legislative briefing Wednesday, some lawmakers urged the leaders of organizations representing local school superintendents and teachers to back mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for teachers.