Currently in Maryland retail theft is only a felony if you steal more than $1,500 worth of goods in one jurisdiction.

A seemingly routine end-of-session in the House of Delegates last week turned into something that could become a bigger issue later.

Maryland state senators and delegates always celebrated their return to Annapolis, but this year, there is a decidedly dark mood around the state house.

Governor Wes Moore promised his budget will have $2 billion in cuts, while the General Assembly will work to close the remaining $1 billion of the deficit.

Proposals plan to cut $200 million from a state agency that administers resources for people with developmental disabilities.

Meanwhile, on Friday Governor Wes Moore toured the Calvert Cliffs nuclear energy facility, highlighting the growing importance of Maryland’s energy issue. It’s adding a charge to an already challenging General Assembly session, where lawmakers have to grapple with a $3 billion hole in the state budget.

A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore released details of his $67.3 billion budget on Wednesday. It relies on $2 billion in cuts to state Government as well as nearly $1 billion in tax increases to close a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.

As energy demands continue to grow, Maryland state leaders, along with energy officials, are working to find long term solutions.During presentations in Annapo

Maryland lawmakers are bracing for a fiscally challenging legislative session. The 90-day session begins Wednesday.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit.

A seemingly routine end of session in the House of Delegates last week turned into something that could become a bigger issue later.On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Ma