New Maryland law to prevent book banning signed by Gov. Wes Moore

New Maryland laws aimed at limiting book bans, expanding affordable housing opportunities and preventing burdensome local rules on where cannabis dispensaries can open became official Thursday with Gov. Wes Moore’s signature. Going into effect immediately was the Freedom to Read Act — a response to a rise in challenges to books in schools and public libraries, including dozens in Carroll County schools, that primarily tell the stories of LGBTQ+ youth or that deal with race.