Montgomery County Set To Vote On Minimum Wage Increase
The push to raise the minimum wage continues in Maryland. Governor Martin O'Malley and other state lawmakers are in favor of an increase, and now one county is set to vote on it.
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The push to raise the minimum wage continues in Maryland. Governor Martin O'Malley and other state lawmakers are in favor of an increase, and now one county is set to vote on it.
The D.C. Council could vote as early as December on a bill that would raise the city's minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by July 2016, one of the nation's highest, according to a key councilmember.
Bigger paychecks for minimum wage workers. Governor O'Malley is launching an online petition campaign.
Gov. Martin O'Malley on Thursday urged supporters of raising the minimum wage in Maryland to sign a petition.
Wal-Mart is opening two hiring centers in Washington just days after the D.C. Council failed to override a veto of an effort to require other large retailers to pay employees a "living wage."
Mayor Vincent Gray vetoed a bill Thursday that would force Wal-Mart and other large retailers to pay their employees at least $12.50 an hour, calling it a "job killer" that would not advance the goal of a living wage for District of Columbia workers.
Support is growing for an increase in Maryland's minimum wage. Baltimore leaders join in a call to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour.
Rep. John Delaney is planning to push for a minimum wage increase in Maryland.
The D.C. Council issued a legislative rebuke to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, approving a bill that would require the retail giant and other big-box chain retailers to pay their employees a "living wage" of at least $12.50 an hour.
Bills proposing a minimum wage raise, decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana and a change to how pet owners are held accountable for dog bites all failed during a Maryland General Assembly session marked by the passage of many bills supported by the governor.
A push to raise Maryland's minimum wage by almost 40 percent falls short at the State House.
A Maryland Senate panel has voted against raising the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour by 2015.
Maryland's minimum wage earners say they need a raise and some state lawmakers agree. A bill that would increase the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 by 2015 was taken up Thursday by the Senate Finance Committee.
Supporters of increasing Maryland's minimum wage want to raise it from $7.25 to $10 an hour by 2015.
Mitt Romney's economic plan basically says if you make $22.50 an hour with benefits, you make too much money; and if you make $22.5 million, then you pay too much in taxes.
There are growing calls across the country and right here in Maryland to raise the minimum wage. Struggling families are making an emotional plea to politicians.
If wages go up, will the number of jobs go down? That's what business people say about an effort to raise Maryland's minimum wage.
More than a week after a major winter storm moved through Maryland, snow and ice remain piled along streets and sidewalks in cities including Baltimore and Annapolis, keeping cleanup crews busy and creating ongoing challenges for residents.
The Maryland House approved the redistricting commission's recommended congressional map.
A judge sentenced a man from Baltimore County to 25 years in prison Monday for his role in a planned carjacking and kidnapping federal prosecutors called "shockingly violent."
Some Maryland schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Feb. 3, as some areas continue to deal with snow and ice on roads and frigid early morning temperatures.
The Baltimore County Council will vote on two bills Monday evening that could increase protections for immigrant communities.
The Maryland House approved the redistricting commission's recommended congressional map.
Following a couple opportunities for snow, frigid weather returns this weekend.
The Baltimore County Council will vote on two bills Monday evening that could increase protections for immigrant communities.
Some Maryland schools will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Feb. 3, as some areas continue to deal with snow and ice on roads and frigid early morning temperatures.
More than a week after a major winter storm moved through Maryland, snow and ice remain piled along streets and sidewalks in cities including Baltimore and Annapolis, keeping cleanup crews busy and creating ongoing challenges for residents.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Maryland's Crab Hog did not see his shadow.
WJZ goes behind the scenes of Fences at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Maryland.
Marty Bass takes a tour of Baltimore's Mug Museum.
WJZ takes a trip to Twin Thrift Shop in Maryland.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman shares important filing information and deadlines for Maryland taxpayers.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Maryland could see some snowfall this week following a slight warm-up.
Maryland saw a slight weather warm-up on Monday after a week of below freezing temperatures. The state could see more snow this week.
Following a couple opportunities for snow, frigid weather returns this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures get above freezing this week in Maryland
Maryland could see some snowfall this week following a slight warm-up.
Surveillance video captured the moments before Baltimore County police shot an armed man.
Donte Davon Stanley was sentenced to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and carjacking a victim.
Some Baltimore-area neighborhoods are still trying to remove snow a week after a winter storm hit the region.
A judge sentenced a man from Baltimore County to 25 years in prison Monday for his role in a planned carjacking and kidnapping federal prosecutors called “shockingly violent.”