Jill Carter
Measures include extending probationary periods for youth, a commission to assess juvenile justice system.
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee held more than three-hour briefing on juvenile justice.
Children in Need of Supervision process overseen by Maryland Department of Juvenile Services will be reviewed by legislature.
Prince George’s County executive fires campaign manager six days before Christmas, brings in Maryland political veterans as reinforcements.
Legislative priorities include tweaks to juvenile justice reform, expand probationary periods.
Laurel Police Chief Russell Hamill said the state’s Child Interrogation Protection Act has created “unintended consequences.”
Black communities in Baltimore can win — when policy is focused on community-based violence prevention and community oversight of law enforcement, and success stories are uplifted.
Hours before the Senate approved gun measure, House of Delegates move similar bill one step closer.
Moore chalks up victories even though legislature has scaled back some of his proposals.
Sen. Joanne Benson said Lt. Col. Roland Butler Jr. was unresponsive to concerns about how Black troopers were disciplined and complaints about racism.