Maryland’s congressional delegation plans to introduce legislation in the coming days that would require the federal government to cover the costs of rebuilding Baltimore’s…
Gov. Wes Moore signs more than 100 new bills into law a day after the 90-day 2024 legislative session ends. Former Gov. Robert Ehrlich (R) attends the event.
All bills in the governor’s affordable housing package are on the way to his desk for final approval. But renters are lamenting the death yet again of “just cause” legislation.
Maryland progressives join the national movement and urge Democrats to vote uncommitted in the May 14 primary in the Free State.
Bills aiding port workers and boosting the state’s struggling horse racing industry are among the last and most significant to pass on a Sine Day that was exceedingly busy — except during the solar eclipse.
Young conservatives who favor acting to combat climate change may seek guidance from the former governor’s environmental record.
House committee’s decision to amend a popular consumer protection bill puts its fate in doubt as Sine Die approaches.
The General Assembly session began on Jan. 10 with dire news over projected deficits. It will end Monday with a total eclipse of the sun. Pick your metaphor.
Lopez is in her second House term representing the 39th district in Montgomery County.
As the Senate churned through legislation ahead of the last day of session on Monday, several bills involving renter protection and housing affability won approval.
In a surreal turn, House conservatives invoke feminist icons Gloria Steinem and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to advance their arguments.
Dispatches from the legislative churn as Sine Die rapidly approaches.
Sen. William G. Folden expressed frustration with comments his colleagues made on law enforcement, so he decided to not attend a few committee voting sessions.
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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.
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Young conservatives who favor acting to combat climate change may seek guidance from the former governor’s environmental record.
Making a mistake while on probation does not mean that someone is incapable of making change in their lives moving forward.
The head of the Maryland agency that regulates utilities pushes back against a recent op-ed from former Attorney General Doug Gansler.
Former political rivals are working together in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.