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.
What would you do with a million dollars? One lucky Maryland resident might be pondering that after becoming the state's third $1 million winner in the past two weeks.
Groups gathered in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday to protest a proposed rate increase for customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE).
Monday's severe thunderstorms helped stabilize our weather so that any storms Tuesday should be weaker and isolated
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
A federal judge has reinstated permits allowing work to resume on a controversial immigration facility in Howard County that has been tied up in a legal battle for months.
Groups gathered in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday to protest a proposed rate increase for customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE).
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley praised his officers' response to a call for service after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested two parents outside their children's Southeast Baltimore school in June.
Monday's severe thunderstorms helped stabilize our weather so that any storms Tuesday should be weaker and isolated
Baltimore City police officer Dequwan Houchins is facing an indictment for allegedly logging fake traffic stops.
Three people were shot and killed in two separate shootings within a mile and 30 minutes apart in Essex, Maryland, on Monday, according to Baltimore County police.
A man suspected of murder led authorities on a chase through multiple counties Friday morning in Maryland, ending near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Annapolis officials say their flood mitigation project at City Dock will replace an aging stormwater system that can no longer keep up with flooding.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A Maryland caretaker is facing charges after she allegedly left a nonverbal man with autism locked inside a van while she went to lunch in Howard County.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced a new online tool for state food assistance customers to help them connect better to available employment resources.
Owner Candace Bell showcases her candle-making, room spray, and perfume-making experiences which are perfect for any girl's night or date night activity.
Michael Harrison demonstrates a few pie-making techniques, talks about his company Man-Made Pies, and this year’s Maryland State Fair.
Melissa Smith and Cha’kel Walker talk about the upcoming community event and share some ways people donate to SBLC.
Katie Haines joins us with King Tubby, a cuddly kitten who came in as a stray, who is up for adoption through the MD SPCA.
Dr. Anne Welsh explores the disconnect between what research actually says about working motherhood and the cultural narratives that continue to shape women’s careers, stress, and sense of self.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
Pete Alonso had his first two-homer game with the Orioles and drove in four runs as Baltimore broke out of a scoring slump and beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 on Sunday.
Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined to limit Baltimore to one run as the Texas Rangers beat the Orioles 2-1 Friday night.
The Washington Commanders added needed depth at wide receiver with the signing of Stefon Diggs. They agreed Wednesday to the deal with Diggs, who could practice for the first time with his new team Friday.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon.
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of conservative state lawmakers in Maryland in an effort to block a redistricting measure that is set to appear on the November ballot.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
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.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Monday's severe thunderstorms helped stabilize our weather so that any storms Tuesday should be weaker and isolated
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
More storms in Maryland this week
Quieter Monday evening in Maryland, but more storms this week
More severe storms to move through Maryland this week
Owner Candace Bell showcases her candle-making, room spray, and perfume-making experiences which are perfect for any girl's night or date night activity.
Michael Harrison demonstrates a few pie-making techniques, talks about his company Man-Made Pies, and this year’s Maryland State Fair.
Melissa Smith and Cha’kel Walker talk about the upcoming community event and share some ways people donate to SBLC.
Katie Haines joins us with King Tubby, a cuddly kitten who came in as a stray, who is up for adoption through the MD SPCA.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.