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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.
The leader of vote-rich Montgomery County has endorsed former Maryland and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez in the race for governor. County Executive Marc…
The Maryland General Assembly is set to conclude its 90-day legislative session today, with most significant work already accomplished and an air of celebration…
The Maryland General Assembly voted on Saturday to override Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s vetoes of abortion access and paid leave bills, enacting the…
Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) vetoed 10 bills on Friday evening, including measures that would expand the types of medical professionals who can…
Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) is expected to decide Friday whether to veto dozens of bills or allow them to become law on…
Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) signed the state’s new congressional district map into law on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday morning, Yuripzy Morgan, a…
The General Assembly has sent dozens of bills to the governor’s desk early this session, a move that could allow the legislature to override any vetoes before the 90-day session ends.
Moore called the endorsement an ‘incredible milestone’ in his campaign.
The Maryland General Assembly passed a $61 billion budget Friday that includes expansions of health care services, investments in public education and assistance for…
Advocates and lawmakers rallied Thursday in support of a bill that would outlaw untraceable firearms, or ghost guns. Among those calling on Gov. Lawrence…