Pamela Smart, who is serving a sentence of life in prison for being an accomplice in the murder of her husband, is weighing ...

Chesterfield, it cleared the House and Senate with support from Democrats and Republicans alike. “That’s really refreshing ...

Here's a look at some of the major bills that made it to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk — and those that didn't — this year.

We elect state representatives and state senators to represent us, but our children's futures are too important to allow ...

The Democratic-led legislature's efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration's aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called "sanctuary" states, promises to be among the most ...

A just system would shift away from punishment toward prevention and restorative justice. Community investment in programs, people returning to the community, and accountability are the path to a safe ...

That blueprint, titled “A Moment of Reckoning”, was outlined in a virtual press conference on Thursday. The blueprint calls for an end to prolonged solitary confinement, a pathway for release for ...

Despite Maryland's progressive reputation, the disparities in its criminal justice system are among the worst in the country.

The legislature rejected Hochul’s central public safety policy priorities while embracing proposals to increase prison ...

The news mainstream media just doesn’t cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909.

A group tackling mass incarceration in Maryland released recommendations Thursday and plans to produce a report by next month ...