Lawmakers & Health Groups Advocate Increasing The Md. Cigar Tax
Maryland smokers brace for another tax hike, this time on products other than cigarettes.
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Maryland smokers brace for another tax hike, this time on products other than cigarettes.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to shift part of the expense of teacher pensions to Maryland counties prompted lawmakers on Friday to question whether the added cost should be factored into a state law that requires counties to maintain a certain amount of spending on schools.
Maryland Democratic Reps. Christopher Van Hollen and John Sarbanes are joining Democratic state lawmakers in pushing for a U.S. constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's Citizens United case, which stripped away some limits on campaign contributions.
Maryland's General Assembly has passed a measure that redistricts five Somerset County commissioner districts.
The plea for more jobs is at the center of a march from Maryland to Washington D.C. this holiday weekend.
Back to work in Annapolis, where lawmakers gathered Wednesday for the start of the 2012 legislative session, and they've got a lot on their plates.
A congressional official says Democrats on the deficit-cutting supercommittee have rejected a last-ditch offer from the Republicans that would curb deficits by $545 billion over the next decade.
Maryland lawmakers are discussing ways to spur job growth by accelerating borrowing in the state's capital budget in upcoming years to invest in infrastructure.
Congress is on the verge of killing funding for President Barack Obama's signature high-speed rail program, but it may have some life in it still.
A panel of Maryland lawmakers was warned not to expect nearly as much help from Washington as in the past to pay for highways and transit.
The newest stalemate in Congress is having a major impact on the nation's airports. A funding dispute in Washington has shut down the FAA, putting tens of thousans of people out of work across the country.
A top state budget analyst is recommending that Maryland lawmakers increase the state's budget cushion to better weather financial uncertainty and address credit rating concerns.
A panel on congressional redistricting in Maryland has scheduled the first of three of 12 hearings across the state.
The heated debate over proposed toll hikes continues -- this time at public hearings to increase tolls.
A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers is suing President Barack Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization from Congress.
Some U.S. lawmakers are urging President Barack Obama to welcome the Dalai Lama at the White House when he visits Washington next month.
It was a who's who of Maryland that packed William Donald Schaefer's funeral.
Maryland lawmakers have raised another fee to help balance the state's books.
Maryland lawmakers agreed Monday to state pension and retiree health benefit reforms needed to start addressing huge unfunded liabilities that would pose future financial problems if left unaddressed.
A panel of Maryland lawmakers has settled pension and prescription drug differences between the House of Delegates and Senate.
President Barack Obama says Democrats and Republicans are close to an agreement on the amount of spending cuts needed in order to keep the government operating and avoid a government shutdown.
Education funding gets extra attention in the wake of a massive teacher protest.
Baltimore lawmakers take the lead on "get tough" gun legislation. The General Assembly is considering a bill to expand penalties for repeat offenders.
Maryland lawmakers will invite wine lovers who want their favorite vintages shipped to their homes to make their case Friday at a state Senate committee hearing. But to influence the bill to allow such shipments, connoisseurs would have done better to attend a pair of undisclosed "stakeholder meetings" weeks ago.
Supporters of bills to allow Marylanders to get wine shipped directly to them from out-of-state appear to be gaining momentum in Annapolis.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County on Aug. 11.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
The mall's parent company said the program is being temporarily suspended while officials determine the best location for the premium parking spaces.
The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, located in the 200 block of N. Amity Street, is where the famed writer began writing short stories and launched his literary career.
A woman walking her dog found two small terriers dead inside a crate on Harford Square Drive in Edgewood, Maryland.
The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, located in the 200 block of N. Amity Street, is where the famed writer began writing short stories and launched his literary career.
An Anne Arundel County police sergeant has been charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
The risk of high heat and strong storms increases as the week moves forward.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Katie Long joins us in studio to talk about the Tuesday Farmers Market at Patterson Park and the many goods available for purchase there.
Zoë Di Giorgio, Teen Center Manager for the Pratt Library, shares four selections young adult readers this school year.
WJZ is live at Arbutus Elementary School as students return for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Brian Granek (O.D.) Visionary Eye Care shares some common things to look for if you suspect your child might need glasses.
Founder Margo Burley joins us to share more about the organization and their new initiative where they are providing 25 children with scholarship opportunities to participate in dance classes throughout the school year.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
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.
Heat wave returns to Maryland this week
Maryland heat ramps up this week
The risk of high heat and strong storms increases as the week moves forward.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Starting the workweek with mini heat wave in Maryland
Heat wave returns to Maryland this week
Anne Arundel County police sergeant accused of raping a minor
Caretakers of historic Poe House worry about nearby construction work
Historic Poe House at risk as West Baltimore redevelopment continues
Maryland heat ramps up this week