Anticipated Blueprint revenue in the upcoming fiscal year budget of more than $131 million includes $86 million in cigarette taxes.
Maryland’s two U.S. senators, Ben Cardin (D) and Chris Van Hollen (D), joined the overwhelming majority of senators who supported the package.
Charges stem from an April 16 incident in which the adult son of Del. Kevin Hornberger alleges his father shoved him to the ground and injured him during a dispute.
The lawsuit filed by Maryland Election Integrity LLC and Missouri-based United Sovereign Americans alleges numerous voter roll inaccuracies and potential violations of federal election law.
Governor to headline an upcoming fundraiser for the Prince George’s County executive’s U.S. Senate campaign.
High court’s eventual ruling could ultimately guide how local governments across the U.S. address the growing problem of homelessness.
The court cases, one in Texas and one in Idaho, could decide whether federal protections to receive life-saving emergency care include emergency abortions when the pregnant patient’s life is in danger.
Some elected officials were surprised and disappointed that they were left off the list of officially sanctioned Biden delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
The clock is ticking, and soon enough federal funds for robust transit expansion will not be available. Is that MDOT MTA’s plan?
Maryland’s Harris votes against all the foreign aid measures; Raskin joins 36 progressive Democrats voting against aid to Israel bill.
The leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate tout experience, statewide support and electability in the Fox45 studios in Baltimore.
VoteVets PAC has helped elect scores of Democratic military veterans to public offices, including Gov. Wes Moore (D) and state Attorney General Anthony Brown (D).
Two powerful Black officeholders from Prince George’s turn against their county executive, while The Washington Post editorial board takes sides in the primary.
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Climate Calling
If the data centers come to Frederick County, there could be tremendous consequences for the climate — and for millions of utility customers throughout the region.
Some climate therapists have become climate activists themselves, or are prescribing activism as a way to help their patients work through their anxieties.
The Conowingo Dam is far and away the biggest generator of renewable energy in Maryland.
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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
The clock is ticking, and soon enough federal funds for robust transit expansion will not be available. Is that MDOT MTA’s plan?
In the legislation, anyone who opposes the law can decide not to participate, including patients, physicians, and pharmacists.
The state’s decision to significantly cut commuter bus service will set back goals to improve equity, sustainability and mobility.
If super rich, super smart philanthropists, who made their fortunes as innovators, can’t figure out how to reform public schools, who can?