Senate President Bill Ferguson

Maryland Democrats praise Biden, throw their support behind Harris.

“Everything that needed to pass today passed,” said Senate President Bill Ferguson

The bill decides consequences for children aged 10- to 12-years-old caught carrying guns and stealing cars, gives courts the ability to expand probation, decides when state’s attorneys can review cases and sets up sweeping juvenile legal system oversight and data collection.

The bill would provide grants to businesses who are unable to pay workers.

Contrasting spending plans will dominate the action in Annapolis for the rest of the month.

Governor’s budget proposal for upcoming fiscal year doesn’t raise taxes — but storm clouds loom for future years as House Democrats begin talking proposals.

The 10 year plan will better educational and health services for children.

Bill unveiled Wednesday in Annapolis makes many changes, but a long road to approval awaits.

If passed, the ENOUGH Act commits $15 million, for areas like Brooklyn to address issues like housing, employment or healthcare.

Lawmakers still have their say on $63 billion spending plan.