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Shelly Hettleman

Shelly Hettleman

With committee chair’s resignation, Ferguson makes changes to Senate leadership

Departure of Sen. Melony Griffith sets off a cascade of changes in the Maryland Senate.

First 100 days provides Brown with some legislative victories

One of the attorney general’s major bills passed will grant the Independent Investigations Division prosecutorial power.

Legislature advancing bills to expand AG’s authority to enforce civil rights laws, oversee correctional facilities

With less than two weeks until the Maryland legislative session ends, part of Attorney General Anthony Brown’s agenda is close to winning support it…

Political notes: Kelly joins Senate, a pledge to move primary day, Stadium Authority nominee goes prime time, and personnel news

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Ariana Kelly was back in Annapolis on Monday, but in a different seat in the State House. Kelly (D), who served more than 12…

Democrats put on a muscular show of support for abortion rights measures

Moore and legislative leaders endorse a package of four bills.

Supporters push for reform of Maryland’s medical, geriatric parole system

Proposed changes to medical parole include inmate being released at any time; geriatric parole eligibility every two years for those 60 and older.

Opinion: Banning ‘forever chemicals’ forever

Pesticides do not require PFAS to be effective, the authors write.

Criminal justice advocates, attorneys offer suggestions for Maryland Attorney General-elect Brown

Recommendations for Brown’s office include creating an ombudsman position, upholding Anton’s Law.

State to collect $3.25M from Kushner-affiliated companies for property violations, excessive fees

Under the settlement, the property company admits no wrongdoing.

Senate Debates Bills to Add Qualifications to High-Level Executive Positions

Qualifications for top government officials were at the center of debate on the Senate floor Thursday evening — and in an unusual move, a…