Medical Marijuana Bill Advances In Md. House
A measure to allow medical marijuana in Maryland moved forward in the House of Delegates on Saturday.
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A measure to allow medical marijuana in Maryland moved forward in the House of Delegates on Saturday.
The former civil rights director for Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler is turning himself in to serve 10 days in jail for violating his probation in a 2010 drunken driving case.
The Maryland Senate votes to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, while a House committee considers legalizing as much as an ounce.
Grass is getting greener in the Maryland General Assembly, as more lawmakers seem willing to vote in favor of changes to the existing law on marijuana.
Some Maryland lawmakers want to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana to save money.
The former civil rights director for Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler will spend 10 days in jail for violating his probation in a 2010 drunken driving case.
Delegates are hoping three new bills aimed at legalizing medical marijuana will make it out of the committee to the House floor. But it's coming with some opposition.
Delegate Cheryl Glenn wants to Maryland to become the 19th state, including the District of Columbia, to provide a system for regulated medical marijuana use.
Maryland State Police stopped a Toyota SUV for a traffic violation Saturday morning. A search of the vehicle revealed 25.8 grams of suspected heroin, 7.5 grams of cocaine and 4.8 grams of marijuana.
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana.
Anne Arundel County police say officers have arrested two people and seized more than $65,000 in marijuana, steroids and cash after a raid on a home in Glen Burnie.
Synthetic marijuana is giving Maryland lawmakers real problems, prompting some to make the manufacture, possession or distribution of the drug illegal throughout the state.
A suspected Frederick drug dealer and the businessman charged with murdering him were under police surveillance for weeks before the victim's body was found in the trunk of his Lexus in December, court records show.
Maryland State Police say a Salisbury man has been charged with dealing drugs on the Eastern Shore about 7 1/2 pounds of marijuana and other drugs were seized.
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee will consider a bill that would allow Frederick County Commissioners to prohibit the possession and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, better known synthetic marijuana.
Federal prosecutors say 18 people have been changed in a drug trafficking operation that spanned three states and transported hundreds of pounds of marijuana.
Maryland State Police say they found 350 pounds of marijuana in a van after a traffic stop in Berlin.
After a months-long state and federal wiretap investigation, 34 people have been charged with conspiring to distribute heroin and marijuana.
The shooting rocked Morgan State University last week and now we're uncovering new information about the suspected gunman.
A jury has convicted the civil rights chief at the Maryland attorney general's office of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
An explosive arrest is made in Glen Burnie.
Anne Arundel County police have arrested a Severn man after his son ingested methadone.
We may know the cause of a massive seven-alarm brush fire that forced Marylanders from their homes. Investigators have linked the blaze to marijuana. At least 40 acres of woods and homes burned on Kent Island and authorities have been trying to pinpoint its origin ever since.
Federal prosecutors say nine people have been indicted on charges of plotting to distribute 2,200 pounds of marijuana.
Ocean City police arrested three men in the parking lot of the Public Safety Building on Tuesday. One of them was charged with possession of marijuana and two were charged with possessing the psychostimulant drug dextroamphetamine.
Johns Hopkins University will conduct training for faculty, staff and students as part of an agreement in regards to the university's response to antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents on campus, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, a town within Los Angeles County.
There's one obvious exception — last year's AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn't overcome the Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have figured it out on defense at the right time.
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
More than 70,000 people are expected to pack M&T Bank Stadium Saturday for the Ravens' playoff game against the Steelers.
Johns Hopkins University will conduct training for faculty, staff and students as part of an agreement in regards to the university's response to antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents on campus, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, a town within Los Angeles County.
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Actress Julia Nicole Hunter joins WJZ as "Annie" plays at Baltimore's Hippodrome theatre through Sunday, Jan. 12.
WJZ is Hanging with Huber and debating how long you can say "Happy New Year" after Jan. 1.
Applications are open for Baltimore City's YouthWorks, a program that provides summer employment opportunities to those ages 14 to 21.
Meghan McCorkell joins us with her January picks for children, teens and adults.
Tony Scotto and Alissa Ganser join us to talk about how the local chain is celebrating by giving back through their partnership with Business Volunteers Maryland to seven Baltimore nonprofits who do great work in the community.
There's one obvious exception — last year's AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn't overcome the Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have figured it out on defense at the right time.
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, who played in Baltimore from 2009-2016, died, the Orioles announced on Tuesday.
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers' knee injury is not season-ending, coach John Harbaugh said Monday, but he gave no assurances about a quick return.
The Baltimore Ravens will play host to their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers during the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Alert Day Thursday for bitter cold, low wind chill in Maryland
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Bitter cold temps, followed by more snow in Maryland
We are waking up to very cold temperatures and a few snow showers on this Wednesday morning. Feels like temperatures are in the lower teens and winds are gusting 20 to 25 mph. Expect a mostly cloudy, cold, and windy day ahead. Highs will top out around 32° but with the cold winds the temperatures will feel like the upper teens all day long.
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