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March 26, 2019

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Baltimore files class-action, antitrust lawsuit against 10 major banks, alleging illegal interest rate inflation

Baltimore has filed a class-action, antitrust lawsuit accusing 10 major banks of illegally inflating the interest rates of a type of bond used to fund public works and services, overcharging billions of dollars to the city and other local governments, which Baltimore seeks to represent.

Maryland Legal Aid lawyer claims racial bias, says Harford officer mistook him for suspect, detained him

Maryland Legal Aid attorney Rashad James claims an officer in the Harford County Sheriff’s Office was racially motivated when he mistook the lawyer for a suspect, detained him in the courthouse and questioned him. Harford Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler has said his office is investigating.

U.S. Supreme Court tackles Maryland gerrymandering case that's split Democrats and Republicans

An attorney for a group of Maryland Republicans urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to end the practice of drawing sharply partisan congressional districts, but some justices seemed reluctant to venture into an area that has long been the domain of states.

Baltimore County Del. Jay Jalisi blasts ethics investigation as 'nasty smear campaign'

Baltimore County Del. Jay Jalisi is blasting an ethics investigation that found he fostered a toxic environment in his legislative office as a “nasty smear campaign and a sham investigation.”

Baltimore County cannabis grower sues to stop Maryland from awarding new licenses that could improve diversity

A Baltimore County company that is licensed by the state to grow and sell medical cannabis is attempting to stop the Maryland commission that regulates the industry from awarding four new licenses to potential competitors.

Maryland lawmakers pass $46.6 billion budget, boosting funding for public schools to record level

The Maryland General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a $46.6 billion budget that increases funding for education by more than what Gov. Larry Hogan proposed — but not as much as some school advocates desired.

After Andrew Cashner makes Opening Day start, Orioles to follow 'opener' trend with Nate Karns

After right-hander Andrew Cashner makes the Orioles' Opening Day start in place of the injured Alex Cobb, the team's reshuffled rotation will feature Nate Karns starting the second game as the "opener" of a bullpen game Saturday in New York.

Mayor Emanuel blasts decision to drop charges against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett: 'This is not on the level'

In a stunning reversal, Cook County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging an attack and claiming he was the victim of a hate crime.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh to hold news conference on Healthy Holly book deal 'as soon as possible'

A spokesman for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh says she's planning to hold a news conference to address the controversy surrounding the $500,000 Healthy Holly book deal, once she is released from a hospital and healthy enough to appear in public.

Eunetta T. Boone, writer of popular Hollywood TV productions and former sportswriter, dies

Former Evening Sun sports reporter and columnist Eunetta T. Boone changed careers and became a successful Hollywood TV producer.