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Due to the high-profile nature of the Governor’s housing package, other bills trying to create more housing opportunities often went under the radar. That might have happened with HB 2.

Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, a native of El Salvador, is one of the six roadwork crew members who died in the collapse of the bridge during the early hours of March 26.

A few plans posted online show data on student enrollment and estimated costs to expand prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-old children.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st) and former Gov. Parris Glendening (D) make cameo appearances in ads and videos airing in the increasingly contentious 3rd District congressional primary.

Gary Washington spent 31 years in prison for a 1987 shooting he did not commit.

Research became the basis of the RENEW Act in Maryland, which didn’t move this year but is almost certain to be reintroduced in the next legislative session.

Marylanders have three ways to vote in this year’s primary: by mail, at early voting centers, or in person on Election Day, May 14.

The problem is that a strikingly large number of senators and delegates first acquire their seats through appointment rather than through election by voters.

‘Simply put: November’s election will determine whether women in the United States have reproductive freedom,’ President Biden’s campaign manager says.

‘We need to make sure that there’s not a hostile learning environment,’ said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). ‘But people have a right to speak and to protest and to make their views known.’

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is seeking feedback from patients, physicians and manufactures to provide context and first-hand experience about trying to afford medications for certain treatments.

Carey Wright also wants to incorporate a program in Maryland to bring in more teachers of color and more men.

In the first TV ad of his congressional campaign, Del. Mark S. Chang (D-Anne Arundel) does a plausible imitation of James Bond,

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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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The problem is that a strikingly large number of senators and delegates first acquire their seats through appointment rather than through election by voters.

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.