Bill Banning Ghost Guns In Maryland Passes In House
Ghost guns are unregistered guns that are easily ordered on the internet, easily assembled at home and impossible to trace.
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Ghost guns are unregistered guns that are easily ordered on the internet, easily assembled at home and impossible to trace.
Critics said the plan approved in a December special session would potentially enable Democrats to go 8-0 by endangering the state's only Republican congressman, Rep. Andy Harris.
The supplemental budget addresses issues across the state but it notably addresses public safety issues in Baltimore, which has been a priority for Hogan as the city struggles with violent crime.
Opponents of the map approved in December said it made the district held by the lone Republican, Rep. Andy Harris, vulnerable.
Gov. Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson have reached an agreement on tax cuts that over the next five years will provide savings to retirees, small businesses and low-income families, the lawmakers announced in a joint release.
The budget includes $210 million to provide 4% rate increases for health care and disability service providers.
Earlier this month, the Maryland House of Delegates voted for a bill sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne Jones that would have given voters the final say in November on whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the constitution.
A Maryland judge ruled Friday that the state's new congressional map is unconstitutional, preventing the map from taking effect.
Pointing to "out of control" gun violence in Baltimore City, Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced three spending initiatives he said would help combat crime and mitigate its effects on victims.
Plaintiffs say districts have been drawn to favor Democrats who control the legislature, where the map with boundaries for the General Assembly's 188 seats was approved this year.
Labeling the current schedule "overly conservative," Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday renewed his call for extending the gas tax holiday in Maryland to 90 days, saying the state can afford to provide more relief at the pump.
City lawmakers are taking steps toward addressing the problems associated with Baltimore's nearly 15,000 vacant houses.
Schulz is running for the GOP's nomination in a primary with three other Republican candidates.
Thiru Vignarajah, a former city, state and federal prosecutor who once served as Maryland's deputy attorney general, is filing on Tuesday to run as a Democrat for Baltimore City State's Attorney, his campaign announced.
Gov. Larry Hogan talked about how Maryland was the first state to implement a 30-day gas tax suspension to offset price pressures put into play by the war in Ukraine on CNBC's Squawk Box Tuesday.
Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were injured in a shooting in the Douglas Homes neighborhood of East Baltimore Wednesday evening, according to police.
Some people in Baltimore County are upset after learning that the gun range they use has a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to serve as a training facility.
Members of Baltimore's Park Heights community made their voices heard Wednesday, telling the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) what they want to see in the city's next comprehensive violence prevention plan.
A patient of Anne Arundel Medical Center alleges in a lawsuit that the hospital's parent company, Luminis Health, negligently failed to protect their medical information following a cybersecurity incident earlier this month, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Towson Hot Bagels has teamed up with Chyno, The Baltimore Foodie, to create The Baltimore Foodie Bagel Sandwich in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
WJZ is live at Manor Hill Brewing checking out the Helmets & Harvest bike trails which run throughout the state and agritourism sites like breweries, wineries, pick your own farms, and markets.
Mathew Poletis joins us in studio to talk about the festival and demonstrate how to make a delicious traditional Greek Frappe.
Artist Simone Green stops by the show to discuss her newly released album, “Black Queen,” her new single, and her journey as a 2-time breast cancer survivor.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer by end of week in Maryland
Thursday and Sunday hold the greatest chance of scattered rain, storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
More pleasant weather on Wednesday in Maryland
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Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
MONSE leaders meet with Baltimore residents over violence prevention plan
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Some members leave Owings Mills gun range after learning it contracted with ICE