Gary Collins

Jan 15, 2025 | wjla.com | Gary Collins

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — State and local municipalities across Maryland could face liabilities amounting to billions of dollars from child sex abuse cases being quietly constructed by numerous attorneys across the country. Nathaniel Foote, an attorney specializing in sexual abuse cases, told Spotlight on Maryland lawmakers and taxpayers will likely be shocked by the number of cases filed against Maryland government entities in 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 | wjla.com | Gary Collins

Some Maryland property owners are concerned about how they will pay their tax bills after receiving property reassessment notices that show a double-digit increase in taxable value from the state. Chris Carper, a former long-term homeowner and landlord in Baltimore, told Spotlight on Maryland on Saturday that he relocated his family to more affordable housing in 2022 on the state’s Eastern Shore.

Dec 13, 2024 | baltimoresun.com | Gary Collins

The clock is ticking in Annapolis as state legislators work to address Maryland's $2.7 billion budget shortfall before the Maryland General Assembly session begins. Spotlight on Maryland interviewed Senate President Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore City, and newcomer Del. Chris Tomlinson, R-Carroll and Frederick counties, on Wednesday in Annapolis as a dark budget cloud loomed overhead. Del.

Dec 11, 2024 | baltimoresun.com | Gary Collins

The Baltimore Police Department hired a police officer this week who previously resigned from another police agency after misconduct allegations. Ryan Lee was hired by the Baltimore agency on Monday as its chief of detectives within the operations bureau, according to the Police Department.

Nov 19, 2024 | foxbaltimore.com | Gary Collins