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Maryland leaders join Muslim community to recognize start of Ramadan
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (189+ words) Maryland leaders joined local Muslim community members to mark the beginning of Ramadan, emphasizing unity and shared values during challenging times. Governor Wes Moore issued a proclamation recognizing the sacred month. Imam Talib Abdus Samad explained that Ramadan involves fasting…...
Maryland is set to cut $150 million in planned disability funding, parents and advocates are fighting back
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (357+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " More than 100 people gathered in Annapolis to pressure lawmakers into restoring $150 million in funding cuts to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration, arguing the reductions will harm the state's most vulnerable residents. Parents, advocates and service providers rallied at the State…...
Maryland drivers face confusion over historic vehicle registration changes
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (400+ words) BALTIMORE " Maryland lawmakers are considering changes to the state's historic vehicle registration rules following a recent shift that moved eligibility from a rolling age standard to a fixed cutoff year. Under the new law, vehicles from model years 2000 through 2005 no…...
Maryland legislature passes emergency bills banning 287(G) immigration agreements
1+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Less than a month into the legislative session, the Maryland House and Senate have sent emergency bills to Governor Wes Moore's desk that ban 287-G agreements in the state. The agreements enter local law enforcement into a formal agreement…...
Annapolis mayor explains removal of police chief after resident questions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann answered questions from residents following changes to the city's police department. WATCH: Littmann explains police chief removal to Annapolis residents Last week, Littmann announced Police Chief Edward Jackson had been removed from his command. The mayor…...
Maryland bill banning ICE partnerships with local law enforcement could pass this week
1+ week, 5+ day ago (196+ words) A bill to ban ICE from working with all Maryland law enforcement could pass and get signed into law as soon as this week, but several county sheriffs and executives are opposing the legislation. WATCH: Maryland ICE ban bill could…...
Senator stages protest following call for redistricting in Maryland
2+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Senator Arthur Ellis, a Democrat representing Charles County, gave the Black History Month speech on the floor of the Senate on Thursday and ended it by "taking his leave" in an act of protest. His speech highlighted several powerful…...
Annapolis Mayor removes Police Chief Edward Jackson, cites management differences
2+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann announced Monday that Police Chief Edward Jackson has been removed from his command following a difference in approaches to management. Captain Amy Miguez will assume the role of Acting Police Chief, according to the Mayor's…...
Dan Cox files to run in Maryland's gubernatorial race
2+ week, 5+ day ago (60+ words) BALTIMORE " Former Maryland delegate Dan Cox has filed to run in Maryland's gubernatorial race this year. In 2022 Cox lost to current Governor Wes Moore. Maryland Democrats outnumber Republicans in the State 2-1. RELATED: Wes Moore wins Gubernatorial race, becomes Maryland's first…...
Maryland State trooper injured in crash with suspected drunk driver
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (136+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. " Maryland State Police arrested a man for suspected impaired driving after striking a trooper early Saturday morning in Prince George's County. Rayshaud Shield, 32, has been charged with suspected impaired driving and other related-traffic charges. Just after 7 a.m., Maryland…...