Politics

The bill, known as the Secure All Firearms Effectively, or SAFE, Act would create a new license for firearm stores and temporary gun shows in the county if approved.

By Wilborn P. Nobles III

Jan 20, 2020

State lawmakers have introduced legislation that they say would make the process of filling General Assembly vacancies more democratic.

By Talia Richman

Jan 20, 2020

Hundreds of residents of Maryland and Delaware packed a public hearing held over the weekend to solicit opinions on offshore wind projects.

Diamondback Investment Co. LLC — 25% of which was previously owned by Gov. Larry Hogan’s development company — is one of three development groups that have given written notice of a lawsuit after the Enclave at Crofton got a red light from the Office of Planning and Zoning.

By Olivia Sanchez

Jan 19, 2020

The candidates for Baltimore City Council president have each amassed more than $50,000 in campaign funds ahead of the first competitive race for the position in nearly a decade, but the contest for city comptroller has proven to be a higher dollar race.

By Emily Opilo

Jan 17, 2020

More than 422,000 voters met the deadline for registering for the Feb. 4 primary election for the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings’ longtime seat, according to new figures that reflect the dominance of Baltimore Democrats in the district.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 17, 2020

Long-delayed grants from Baltimore’s Youth Fund could begin rolling out to community organizations early next month, according to Associated Black Charities, a nonprofit organization paid to administer the public fund.

By Kevin Rector

Jan 17, 2020

Most Americans have firm opinions about the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, but there remains a sliver – maybe 10% – for whom the Senate trial could prove conclusive, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 17, 2020

The city of Baltimore will formally name a courthouse after the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings in the first half of 2020.

In Baltimore, the police department’s $48 million overtime budget is a frequent cause of hand-wringing, news stories and contentious City Council hearings. But the Maryland prison system’s use of overtime ― the result of a severe staffing shortage ― easily eclipses Baltimore's. In 2013, the prison system paid out $41 million in overtime and counted about 5% of positions as vacant. Last year, overtime had risen to $129 million, with 20% of officers’ jobs vacant.

By Luke Broadwater

Jan 17, 2020

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby wants to loosen rules to use hearsay evidence at trial.

By Tim Prudente

Jan 17, 2020

Kweisi Mfume, running for Congress in part on his reputation as the competent former head of the NAACP, had a more tumultuous tenure at the civil rights organization than previously known.

By Kevin Rector

Jan 17, 2020