by Ian RoundSep 22, 2020
City Council advances pared-back hospitality workers’ rights bills
After opposition from businesses, Burnett’s right of recall bill passes on 2nd reader, employee retention bill advances with little discussion.
The Drip
Sep 21, 2020
Bill introduced in Council to ban facial recognition technology
The technology could lead to false arrests, says its sponsor. A bill to bar extending the BRESCO incinerator contract goes to the Judiciary Committee.
Sep 17, 2020
For bribing Cheryl Glenn, Lance Lucas gets 18 months
Baltimore businessman paid the state lawmaker more than $40,000 to introduce bills to benefit his business and for a license to grow and sell medical marijuana.
Sep 17, 2020
Labor Committee passes employee retention bill, but right of recall bill stalls
Just before a vote on the second of two measures introduced by Kristerfer Burnett, Brandon Scott’s office asks for a delay.
Sep 17, 2020
Cost of sniper rifles sought by Baltimore police? Nearly $10,000 apiece.
What are sniper guns used for? Mostly for target practice.
Sep 16, 2020
Baltimore to return toppled Columbus statue to original owner
Italian American group will decide how to preserve the broken monument.
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Aug 3, 2020
A march for internet access planned today
Jun 22, 2020