
A Maryland bill creating a commission to study and recommend potential slavery reparations is now at the desk of Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
Lawmakers in the Old Line State advanced the bill to Moore after it passed the state's House by a 101-36 vote. Moore has said he will consider the legislation, according to The Associated Press.
In the bill, potential reparations are described as official statements of apology, monetary compensation, property tax rebates and social service assistance, including assistance with down payments on homes, business...
Continue reading...Lawmakers in the Old Line State advanced the bill to Moore after it passed the state's House by a 101-36 vote. Moore has said he will consider the legislation, according to The Associated Press.
In the bill, potential reparations are described as official statements of apology, monetary compensation, property tax rebates and social service assistance, including assistance with down payments on homes, business...