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1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into LawOn Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to tipped workers, and safeguarding undocumented laborers. The legislation, championed by Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At Large), is expected to benefit 750,000 workers and includes funding for enforcement and education efforts.

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Gig Economy & TechnologyBALTIMORE—City Seeks Return of Sports Betting Lawsuit to Local CourtThe City of Baltimore is requesting that its consumer protection lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel be moved back to Baltimore City Circuit Court, arguing that local adjudication is more appropriate for addressing concerns about the companies’ promotional practices and their potential impact on residents.

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallCity Council Advances Bill to Hold Developers Accountable for Affordable Housing PromisesThe City Council Rules Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would require developers to formalize their commitments to include affordable housing units in their residential projects when seeking zoning variances.

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallCity Council Announces New Gun Violence Committee Members, Shift in FocusOn Wednesday, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) announced 20 new members to the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention, emphasizing a renewed focus on youth shootings. Although overall homicides are down, a sharp rise in juvenile homicide charges has prompted calls for stronger community and parental engagement.

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Housing & Real EstateBALTIMORE—Bill Introduced to Address Housing ShortageOn Monday, Mayor Brandon Scott (D) introduced his Housing Options & Opportunity Act, which aims to expand zoning laws for multi-family homes and provide more housing options to meet the needs of Baltimore’s growing population. BOSTON—Report Shows Looming Budget ShortfallBoston faces a potential $1 billion budget shortfall as declining commercial real estate values shift the tax burden to homeowners.