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Danielle Gaines worked for Maryland Matters from September 2018 to January 2024. She covered government and politics for Maryland Matters for two years before moving into an editing position, ultimately serving as editor-in-chief for nearly three years. Previously, she spent six years at The Frederick News-Post ― as the paper’s principal government and politics reporter for half that time, covering courts and legal affairs before that. She also reported for the now-defunct The Gazette of Politics and Business in Maryland and previously worked as a county government and education reporter at The Merced Sun-Star in California’s Central Valley.
After a bill to expand Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming health care failed late in the 2022 General Assembly session, advocates and lawmakers rallied Tuesday…
Four-term delegate awaits Senate appointment from Gov. Wes Moore (D).
As Marylanders are filling out their tax returns this year, state officials and advocates are hoping they’ll take an extra half-second to check a…
Next step is for Gov. Wes Moore to formally appoint Martinez to seat to represent District 22 in Prince George’s County.
GOP seeks legislation to relieve inflation, address violent crime, promote educational opportunities and parental involvement, and push for transparency and accountability.
Several of Gov. Wes Moore’s high-profile Cabinet appointees passed an initial hurdle to confirmation Monday evening, getting the nod from the Senate Executive Nominations…
Alonzo Washington’s exit from the House of Delegates for the Maryland Senate has prompted yet another series of changes on State House scorecards. Del….
In their first meeting as members of the Board of Public Works, Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) said the panel…
Moore fills out his communications team, among other appointments.
Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled his first state budget on Friday, a $63.1 billion spending plan that includes increases for education and transportation programs,…