Maryland
Maryland parents push to hold drug dealers accountable in overdose deaths
Parents who’ve lost their children to fentanyl overdoses went to Annapolis, Maryland Tuesday in search of accountability.
They want a new law that would hold drug dealers accountable when someone dies from an overdose. Their efforts have met strong opposition in the past, so this year, lawmakers are making changes.
Isis Flores held photos of her 16-year-old son, Yader, who died from a fentanyl overdose.
The Montgomery County mom pleaded with lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold drug dealers accountable when someone dies from an overdose.
“A mother who lost a child in 2022 to this horrible drug,” she said. “This is something horrible and that a child passed through — my son was one of them.”
Scott Broadfoot Sr. spoke through tears about his 21-year-old son, Scottie, who also died from an overdose. While prosecutors say there was a suspect in his son’s death, the person could not be charged under current Maryland law.
“Losing Scottie is a devastation unlike any other,” Broadfoot said. “The pain that follows, his passing, is something our family carries every day.”
These families are supporting a bill that would make distribution of heroin or fentanyl causing serious bodily injury or death a felony in Maryland. Supporters say it’s needed to hold people accountable for overdose deaths.
“We can’t bring these brothers, sisters, moms, dads back,” said Maryland Del. Chris Tomlinson, who represents Carroll and Frederick Counties. “But we can take this small step to keep this poison off the streets and hold drug dealers accountable for selling a lethal product that results in death of those we cherish the most.”
This is the third year in a row this legislation has been introduced, but because of the opposition, supporters have made changes. They’re hoping those changes will make a difference in getting it passed this year.
Among the concerns from opponents is the bill could punish those struggling with addiction who need help and treatment they won’t get through the prison system.
The biggest change supporters made to the bill is that a suspect must have a prior drug manufacturing or distribution conviction in order to face this new felony charge.
Supporters say dozens of other states already have similar laws.
“It is time that House Bill 1386, that this bill be passed so Maryland can join the vast majority of jurisdictions that already see the dangers of fentanyl and already have drug-induced homicide laws” said Stuart Welch with the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office.
In previous years, the bill has not come up for a vote. Supporters say they’ll keep coming back until the bill passes.
“How many lives must we lose?” Broadfoot said.
The maximum sentence for anyone convicted under this new law – if it passes – would be 20 years in prison.
Maryland energy leaders are increasingly questioning whether the state’s involvement with the nation’s largest regional power grid is still serving consumers as electricity bills rise and demand surges across the Mid-Atlantic.
The debate centers on PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization (RTO) that manages electricity markets and grid operations across Maryland, 12 other states and Washington, D.C.
Consumer advocates, environmental groups and some energy analysts say Maryland ratepayers are increasingly shouldering costs tied to energy demand elsewhere in the region, particularly Northern Virginia’s booming data center industry, while not getting enough benefits in return. Critics contend that PJM’s planning and market structures have struggled to keep pace with rising electricity demand and the retirement of power plants.
Those concerns have renewed questions about whether Maryland should pursue alternatives to the PJM grid, which state legislators considered during the 2026 legislative session.
Yet, critics stop short of advocating that Maryland leave the regional grid altogether.
Joseph Bowring, president of Monitoring Analytics, PJM’s independent market monitor and a frequent critic of the group’s market structure, said Maryland continues to benefit from membership in the regional grid. “I think all the states in PJM benefit from their membership,” he said. “Having a large, dynamic, varied grid makes sense for everybody.”
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Temps well above average under partly cloudy skies Sunday.
Another good day to jump in the pool and cool off!
We will be a little sticky today with much drier air coming in Monday and Tuesday.
Temps will mainly be in the 80s and 90s across the Mid Atlantic Sunday.
If you’re heading to the beach, it will be pleasant the next few days.
There should be no issues getting the grass cut as we stay dry.
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Our next chance for rain comes Wednesday with more heat and humidity by the end of the week.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 6, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 6 drawing
16-32-55-59-64, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 4-2-4
Evening: 2-9-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 6-4-2-2
Evening: 9-4-6-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 7-4-9-2-4
Evening: 0-8-5-3-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 6 drawing
9 a.m.: 08
1 p.m.: 08
6 p.m.: 06
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from June 6 drawing
03-08-12-18-33, Bonus: 34
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 6 drawing
03-18-26-52-54, Powerball: 08
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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