ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House Republican Caucus on Tuesday responded to Governor Wes Moore’s announcement that Maryland would automatically follow California’s lead and ban the sale of gas-powered cars in Maryland. Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase […]