Maryland Lawmakers To Tackle Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Surplus As General Assembly Convenes
The Democrats have their long list of agenda items, and so does Governor Larry Hogan.
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The Democrats have their long list of agenda items, and so does Governor Larry Hogan.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan signaled his intent to pass crime-fighting legislation and provide tax relief to Marylanders, small businesses and retirees.
Maryland lawmakers are convening Wednesday for their 90-day legislative session.
The announcement comes just as lawmakers are about to return for the 2022 legislative session.
Polling data showed that 45 percent of voters who "somewhat disapprove" of Hogan's overall performance as governor, support his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden carried Maryland by 32 percentage points in 2020 and a Republican hasn't won a statewide federal office in more than 30 years.
As lawmakers return to the State House for the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Larry Hogan said he is expanding his "re-fund the police" program and reintroducing two anti-crime measures he has unsuccessfully tried to get through the legislature.
Former Republican Anne Arundel County executive and entrepreneur Laura Neuman announced her bid for Maryland governor as a Democrat on Monday.
Maryland lawmakers will be gathering for their annual 90-day legislative session this week with an enormous budget surplus, while legalizing recreational marijuana, battling COVID-19 and measures to address climate change will be among the major issues before them in an election year.
The Legislative Redistricting Advisory Committee voted 4-2 along party lines. Four Democrats supported the map, and two Republicans opposed it.
On Monday, the minimum wage in Maryland will rise from $11.75 an hour to $12.50 an hour
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is engaging with stepped-up Republican efforts to recruit him into next year's Senate race, CNN has learned.
The suits challenge the maps under the state constitution; in 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that claims of partisan gerrymandering are political questions beyond the reach of federal courts.
Perez is running for the Democratic nomination for governor of Maryland in next year's election.
In a statement to WJZ, the Ravens apologized for the inconvenience and said impacted fans received a parking refund for the game, along with a $100 food and beverage voucher.
Maryland election officials announced Friday that 590,922 Maryland voters have so far requested mail-in ballots for the 2026 general election.
A 15-year-old Harford County student was arrested after the sheriff's office said the district's weapons detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School, where a student shot and killed a classmate just over two years ago.
A 4-year-old girl and six other people were hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on the Douglass Homes property in East Baltimore.
The best weekend weather will be Friday evening through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
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.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
Mixologist Molly Horn joins us in studio with two Ravens cocktails that are sure to be a hit at any tailgate event this season.
Chef Robert Stewart shows off some elevated game-day bites that fans can easily recreate at home or in the stadium parking lot.
WJZ is live in Dundalk with Mike Cornblatt checking out some of the delicious food items that will be available at the upcoming Ravens home opener TailGOAT.
Dr. Angela Allen, Head of School, and Emma Harris join us to talk about the Huffman Commons building and how it is impacting student life at Notre Dame.
Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
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.
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
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.
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.
The best weekend weather will be Friday evening through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
Mixologist Molly Horn joins us in studio with two Ravens cocktails that are sure to be a hit at any tailgate event this season.
Chef Robert Stewart shows off some elevated game-day bites that fans can easily recreate at home or in the stadium parking lot.
WJZ is live in Dundalk with Mike Cornblatt checking out some of the delicious food items that will be available at the upcoming Ravens home opener TailGOAT.
Dr. Angela Allen, Head of School, and Emma Harris join us to talk about the Huffman Commons building and how it is impacting student life at Notre Dame.