Maryland General Assembly Archives - Page 14 of 24

Attorney General Frosh announces over $60 million in 2022 payments from opioid settlements

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced that all counties and municipalities participating in settlements with the former opioids manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, and opioid distributors, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen will begin receiving their first payments in the coming weeks. Under the settlement agreements and a State-Subdivision Agreement Attorney General Frosh reached with Maryland’s 58 participating […]

Maryland State Police officials remind motorists of steps to reduce vehicle thefts as winter approaches

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—As the winter holiday season approaches, Maryland State Police officials are reminding motorists to take the proper precautions to reduce the chances of vehicle theft. Authorities say this is especially true now for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which have been stolen at increased rates both in Maryland and nationwide, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). […]

Governor Hogan proclaims October as Move Over Awareness Month, expanded law takes effect on Saturday

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared October as Move Over Awareness Month in recognition of an expanded law taking effect on Saturday to protect all road users. “Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the law—it is about saving lives,” said Governor Hogan. “This is especially critical to […]

Maryland Delegate Impallaria charged with theft, related crimes for misuse of state funds

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Delegate Impallaria has pleaded guilty to the charges. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III this week announced that criminal charges have been filed in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, charging Richard K. Impallaria, Maryland State Delegate representing District 7, with multiple counts of misconduct in office, theft, and embezzlement. The charging […]

Vehicle thefts continue to decline in Maryland, police offer theft prevention tips

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The number of vehicle thefts in Maryland has declined for the fourth straight year, authorities announced this week. However, work continues by the Maryland State Police, allied law enforcement agencies, and the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council to reduce those rates even further in upcoming years. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen […]

Governor Hogan calls on Comptroller, General Assembly to take action on gas tax

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week issued the following statement regarding gas tax relief: “Nearly 100 days ago, Maryland became the first state in the nation to suspend the gas tax, and we proved that it can be done successfully to lower prices for working Americans. We have also been calling on President Biden to take action to suspend the […]

Maryland State Police: Registration of ‘ghost guns’ required as of June 1

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Effective June 1, Title 5 of the Public Safety Article requires a personal identification number for all un-serialized firearms and unfinished frames and receivers, commonly referred to as 80% lowers (ghost guns) or build kits. Beginning June 1, 2022, a person who currently possesses non-serialized firearms, including unfinished frames or receivers, will be required to have the non-serialized firearm […]

Governor Hogan calls on Comptroller Franchot to minimize impact of scheduled summer gas tax increase

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Ahead of the summer travel season, Governor Larry Hogan on Monday called on Comptroller Peter Franchot to immediately take steps to halt or minimize the impact of the legislative gas tax increase that his office is scheduled to announce in the coming days. Under legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2013, the Comptroller announces gas tax increases on […]

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