Bills in Annapolis aim to change farming in the state
47 ABC - There are a few bills in Annapolis that could change farming in Maryland. Senate Bill 542, also known as the Community Healthy Air Act, would establish a committee for…
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New legislation proposed to address staffing issues at ECI
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - In Annapolis, legislators are pushing for a piece of legislation that would address staffing issues at Eastern Correctional Institute. Last wee, Senator Mary Beth Carozza introduced Senate Bill…
Proposed bill that would ban plastic straws in restaurants introduced to MD lawmakers
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Meanwhile local delegates are also discussing the possibility of banning plastic straws in restaurants across the state. Currently lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would prohibit restaurants from…
MD lawmakers to consider raising age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - " As easy as it may sound, there's a lot to consider," said Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-District 38C). It's a bill that's gaining a lot of momentum, to raise the…
Wico. Executive calls for Wico. President to step down; community reacts
SALISBURY, Md. - A demand for the council president to step down. That's what Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver is asking for in a letter written to Council President John Cannon. A…
Ocean City officials push for convention center renovation in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Progress is slowly but surely being made to get renovations underway for the Ocean City Convention Center. Earlier Wednesday, Ocean City officials testified in front…
MD senate hears important legislation that would enhance school safety
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Furthering Governor Hogan's agenda to create a safer school environment, members of the senate also reviewed the Safe Schools Maryland Act on Wednesday. This proposed legislation…
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