Moore Signs Voting Rights Bill

 Among the 200 bills signed by Governor Wes Moore this week was the controversial Voting Rights Act, pushed through the House at the end of the last day of session. Republicans said debate on the bill was cut short and the Maryland Association of Counties is concerned about effects on local elections boards.  Moore said the bill was a priority for voting rights groups…

“Prohibits elections methods that dilute the votes of protected classes at the county and at the municipal level. It removes barriers to the ballot box. It ensures that every voice will be heard and every voice will be counted. And it insures that if you honestly believe in democracy, it means more people should participate and not fewer.”