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Republican lawmaker longs for bill that seeks to punish ‘slum-tenants.’

Justice Department letter alleges that Chad Cradock physically, sexually and verbally abused members of the team from 2015 to 2020.

Last-minute deals to bolster professional sports in Maryland seem to have become ever more commonplace during the legislative session. This year lawmakers are discussing racing in the session’s final days.

Justices will decide whether the Biden administration violated the First Amendment by contacting social media companies about misinformation.

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Loopholes often buried deep in insurance plans can leave patients vulnerable to unexpected bills and financial strain.

Gaming expansion and toll bill action on Saturday is part of a $1.2 billion revenue package announced by House Democrats Friday.

Hogan swinging by two St. Patrick’s Day parades, Republicans raising money, labor lawyer gets Sanders’ blessing, and more.

Details on a fair housing bill, ‘Freedom to Read,’ a ‘second look’ measure for prison inmates, one of the governor’s housing initiatives, and GOP attempts to restrict abortion.

Mental Health

Without sufficient reporting, the state has no way to ensure insurers are complying with the law.

Addressing the housing shortage is complicated, and legislative solutions range from incentivizing development of affordable housing units to protecting renters from unnecessary evictions.

House leaders education, transportation require funding solutions now, an approach the Senate continues to reject.

Candidates will primarily be asked to address issues related to climate and the environment, as well as democracy and civic engagement — with an emphasis on young voters.

Criminal justice reform advocates only support having a commission assess juvenile services and programs throughout the state.

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In fiscal year 2022, seven of the city’s police officers received more than $100,000 in overtime pay.

Pro-abortion groups, led by a new organization, Freedom in Reproduction-Maryland, urge voters to approve the new language in an informational campaign called ‘Vote Yes on Reproductive Freedom.’

Between the governor, the lieutenant governor and their joint fundraising committee, they have more than $2.4 million on hand for their 2026 reelection.

Comptroller sees progress on minority business programs and making climate a priority in state agency contracts.

Senate President Bill Ferguson said the recent arrest and resignation of a Republican member of the State Board of Elections means some future nominations will face more scrutiny.

Nine governors have written to the president and congressional leaders on immigration policy.

Billions in deficits over the remainder of Moore’s term have some lawmakers asking about tax increases.

Some Democrats who were unable to buy tickets immediately wondered if someone had bought up all the seats in an effort to sway the straw poll results.

Commentary

Loopholes often buried deep in insurance plans can leave patients vulnerable to unexpected bills and financial strain.

Mental Health

Without sufficient reporting, the state has no way to ensure insurers are complying with the law.

Pay transparency can benefit both employees and employers — large and small.

Baltimore deserved an international development competition, Anirban Basu writes. And the governor could pay the political price, he argues.