New Maryland laws take effect July 1, 2025
Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Maryland, addressing education, digital privacy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational marijuana.
Montgomery County gas-powered leaf blower ban takes effect, exemption proposed
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums across Montgomery County took effect Tuesday, prohibiting their use on private, commercial and local government properties. Violators could face fines up to $500.
New Prince George's County State's Attorney appointed: Who is Tara H. Jackson?
A new State's Attorney has been named for Prince George's County.
Braveboy wins special election for new Prince George's County Executive
Voters headed to the polls in Prince George’s County on Tuesday for a special election to choose a new county executive.
Maryland bill would create commission to consider reparations for slavery
A controversial bill is sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s desk right now. It involves studying reparations for slavery in the state.
Polls open Tuesday for Prince George's County special election
One of Maryland’s largest counties will have a new leader very soon.
Maryland lawmakers consider 2-cent tax on sugary drinks
The next time you sip a Coke or a Kool-Aid, it could cost you. Maryland lawmakers are considering what’s called the For Our Kids Act, which would impose a tax of 2-cents-per-ounce on sugary drinks, syrups, and powders. That includes artificially sweetened drinks, like a Diet Coke.
Maryland lawmakers pump the brakes on driverless cars with new proposal
Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban transgender students from girls' sports
Maryland Democratic lawmakers are being accused of silencing people’s First Amendment rights as a General Assembly committee considering a bill to block transgender students from playing girls' sports decided to block any public testimony on the bill.
Maryland’s handgun safety rules survive Supreme Court challenge
The decision preserves Maryland’s strict requirements for handgun purchases, which include safety training, fingerprinting, a background check, and a waiting period.
New 2025 Maryland laws now in effect
The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.
New laws for Maryland start Jan. 1 2025
The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws:
Rushern Baker announces run for Prince George's County Executive
On Monday, Rushern Baker announced his plans to run for Prince George's County Executive exclusively to Fox 5.
Angela Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George’s County Executive following Senate win
Angela Alsobrooks has resigned as Prince George’s County Executive. Her resignation came on Monday at 10 a.m.
Maryland governor defends $190K Trump-centric consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door
Maryland’s Democratic governor tapped one of the world’s largest risk-management firms for a short-term contract in preparation for Republican President-elect Trump moving in next door.
Leaders in DC, Maryland, Virginia prepare for Trump transition
Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington.
Vote counting continues in Maryland after bomb threats called in
Maryland elections officials went back to work Saturday after several county elections offices in Maryland received bomb threats.
Democrat April McClain Delaney wins Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat: AP calls
April McClain Delaney, the Democratic nominee and former Commerce Department official, has won the race for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
McClain Delaney declares victory in Maryland's 6th Congressional District
The high volume of mail-in and provisional ballots in Maryland is causing delays in finalizing election results, particularly in the closely contested 6th Congressional District.