Baltimore County Sitting Judges Michael Barranco, Patricia DeMaio, Marc A. DeSimone Jr. and James Rhodes are campaigning to retain their positions in the circuit court, with Maryland’s Primary Election Day on May 14 deciding their fate.
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Gov. Moore signs renter rights and housing affordability legislation into law
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) made housing affordability and access a priority during the 2024 Maryland legislative session, signing three bills to address the issue and prevent politically motivated book bans.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City leaders file lawsuit against Dali owner, Gov. Moore gives updates on Key Bridge clean-up efforts
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and members of the Baltimore City Council filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the Dali, the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging negligence in allowing the vessel to leave the Port of Baltimore with an unreliable power supply.
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Arizona outlaws abortion using law from 1864
The Arizona Supreme Court has reinstated a criminal law from 1864 that nearly completely banned abortions in the state, resulting in a near-total ban that will be enforceable in 45 days.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
The National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum are hosting a family festival, budget oversight hearing, panel discussion, and networking event in Washington, D.C. in April.
Posted inBaltimore News
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
Baltimore City Council is holding a Budget Briefing, Quarterly Oversight Hearing on American Rescue Plan Funds, Sketching Sessions at the Walters Art Museum, and a virtual master class on Blueprint for Successful Coaching Programs on April 25-25.
Posted inBaltimore News
Civil rights leaders call for Key Bridge renaming amid rebuilding efforts
The Caucus of African-American Leaders has called for the renaming of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Senator Fredrick C. Malkus Jr. Memorial Bridge due to Key’s legacy as an enslaver, and has recommended naming the Key Bridge after Congressman Parren J. Mitchell and the Senator Fredrick C. Malkus Jr. Memorial Bridge after civil rights activist Gloria Richardson.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland General Assembly passes several major bills as session ends
Maryland’s General Assembly passed over a thousand bills in the 2024 session, including the Juvenile Law Reform and the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act, which were signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveils preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget, which covers the gap between the operating and capital plans while also funding school construction, building upgrades, and ADA enhancements.
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Baltimore City Council Committee hears bill on strengthening renter safety
Baltimore City Council’s Economic and Community Development Committee held a hearing on the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, 23-0357, which aims to add enforcement actions on buildings with repeated code violations and allow renters to anonymously submit their apartments for priority inspections.
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Key Bridge waterways deemed uncontaminated
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Patapsco River has been tested for contamination and no danger has been found, but officials are still monitoring the water for any residue.
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Ivan Bates announces arrest of 20 juveniles in carjacking group and new parental accountability measures
20 juveniles, ages 12 to 17, have been arrested in connection with numerous carjackings and other crimes throughout Baltimore City in 2023, and the state’s attorney’s office is in the process of charging 113 cases for 53 incidents.