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Capital News Service is a student-powered news organization run by the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism. The service has bureaus in College Park, Annapolis and Washington.

New data shows that monkeypox cases in Maryland are disproportionately affecting Black communities, mirroring national trends as health officials grapple with how to stop the viral disease.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) has distanced himself from Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox since Maryland’s primary elections in July. Now, so are some of Hogan’s former campaign donors.

Two of the most high-profile betting scandals in sports history have happened at the college level.

By IAN DECKER Capital News Service It’s 2:05 p.m. on a Monday in April when Robin Ficker, one of four declared Republican candidates running…

In 2021 there were over 100,000 fatal drug overdoses in the United States, with more than 76,975 of these deaths being attributed to opioids.

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) and legislators are working to address concerns that service station owners could pocket the benefits of a gas tax freeze in Maryland.

Comptroller Peter Franchot is urging legislative leaders to pass a state income tax credit for contributions to humanitarian aid for Ukranians, as more than 1 million refugees flee the country.

President Biden speaks to a small crowd of steelworkers with a large American flag in the background

Construction workers and unions will enjoy new protections on major federally contracted construction projects after President Joe Biden signed an executive order in Upper Marlboro on Friday.

By KELLY LIVINGSTON The Biden Administration has directed federal agencies to take new steps aimed at reducing suicide deaths among veterans in the United…

Police

By ALLISON MOLLENKAMP The Prince George’s County Police Department has refused to disclose police misconduct records, despite a new state law that was intended,…