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.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off a period of heavy travel on Maryland roads, bringing heavy traffic along major roadways.
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
Howard County's council unanimously approved a budget that covers more than 99% of the school district's request.
Maryland is now home to the largest human composting facility in the country.
A strong storm powered through Maryland on Wednesday, uprooting trees in some communities and bringing heavy downpours.
A strong storm powered through Maryland on Wednesday, uprooting trees in some communities and bringing heavy downpours.
A judge denied a request to delay the civil trial for the owner and operator of the ship, Dali, which was involved in the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland election ballots are being reprinted. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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.
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.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
Temperature drop and more rain in Maryland this week
Temperature cooldown follows storms in Maryland
Parts of Maryland could see severe storms on Wednesday after days a extreme heat.
More rain is in the weather forecast for Maryland.
It's looking like it could be a wet and rainy Memorial Day Weekend in Maryland.
Two Capitol Hill police officers are suing the Justice Department to block any money from the new $2 billion fund from going to January 6th rioters.
AAA said it is expecting around 800,000 Maryland residents to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland election ballots are being reprinted. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.