Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Maryland man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.      

The Youth Equity & Safety Act would change where teens start in the judicial system for 33 criminal charges. Here are the stories of two teens who were directly impacted by the way the law currently stands: https://www.wmar2news.com/infocus/a-tale-of-two-teens

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A Tale of Two Teens

Right now, there's legislation in both the House and Senate to start all kids under 18 in the juvenile court.

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Abortion bill finds heated and controversial opposition in House Committee

If passed, the bill would put the question to the voters of whether to amend the state's constitution. That question would appear on the 2024 ballot in Maryland.

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CIAA weekend to feature hometown step team

If you have a chance to watch the all-girl step team known as the Fatal Attraction Step Squad, you'll notice a few things. They're loud, proud and full of energy.

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President Carter's kindness to Baltimore remembered as he receives hospice care

While former President Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care, people in Baltimore are remembering a visit after he left the oval office.

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As top #Maryland lawmakers work to protect abortion access in Maryland, we spoke with
Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux at FiveThirtyEight about where Maryland is compared to other states:
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Nationwide legal landscape for abortion in flux as MD lawmakers seek to protect rights

Most states across the country have begun their regular legislative session of 2023. The first since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade when ruling in the Dobbs decision last June.

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Manhunt continues for suspect who allegedly shot police officer in Cockeysville

The manhunt continues for a barricade suspect who allegedly shot a police officer in Cockeysville Wednesday afternoon.

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JUST IN: Heavy police presence in Cockeysville

JUST IN: There is a heavy police presence in the 10000 block of Sherwood Road in Cockeysville. Residents are asked to shelter in place.

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Here's a look at some of the top stories in the #Baltimore region this morning:

Baltimore County Council votes to enact plastic bag ban, effective in November: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/plastic-bag-ban-to-take-effect-in-november-for-baltimore-county-residents

Baltimore avoided devastating attack, according to engineering expert: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-avoided-devastating-attack-says-engineering-expert

And SNAP recipients could see major cuts in benefits: https://www.wmar2news.com/matterformallory/from-258-to-23-snap-recipients-will-see-a-major-reduction-in-benefits

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Plastic bag ban to take effect in November for Baltimore County residents

It was a lengthy meeting and council members made a lot of amendments to the “Bring Your Own Bag” Act. In November, Baltimore County will no longer give out plastic carryout bags.

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