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We do know, based on all available evidence, that children who enter the criminal justice system are more likely to become repeat offenders.
Husband of diplomat killed while bicycling home from her son’s school describes how state legislation was put together to impose tougher sentences.
Industry group responds to recent op-ed penned by former Gov. Parris Glendening (D), expressing desire to put more guardrails on competitive electricity marketplace.
The EmPOWER program may be retooled through legislation under consideration this General Assembly session.
Central committees should appoint placeholders who agree to serve only until the next election, a central committee member writes.
Investments in housing and vocational training programs are essential as families still feel the financial impact of the pandemic.
By Michael Middleton and Dr. Sacoby Wilson The writers are, respectively, executive director of the SB7 Coalition in South Baltimore and the director of…
By Wandra Ashley-Williams The writer is Maryland regional director for Climate XChange, a national organization promoting climate action at the state level. House Bill…
The war on drugs has only made things worse, the author writes.
Prince George’s parents see peril in two tax and funding bills before the county’s legislative delegation.