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Now that the General Assembly’s redistricting commission has begun meeting, even as Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s redistricting commission continues to hold sessions,…
A former state official applauds the creation of a parks commission, but argues that Baltimore County should be represented.
The 2022 Republican primary election for governor could be Gov. Larry Hogan vs. Donald Trump all over again. Kelly Schulz may be carrying the…
A political consultant warns that proposed development in the town of Trappe could harm the Bay, the climate and the economy.
The American Legion Bridge rebuild will not only improve transportation, it will be an expressway to the middle class for Maryland’s working men and women.
Frequent flash flooding far beyond a typical summer storm is how climate change will continue to show up in our communities.
Lawyer and commentator (and Democrat) David Plymyer blames Attorney General Brian Frosh, rather than Gov. Larry Hogan, for the state’s big legal bill.
The U.S. has a history of proclaiming support for children. That stands in stark contrast with how it actually treats this vulnerable group.
The founder of the Energy Supplier Reform Coalition says the upcoming legislative push to expand retail energy choice in Maryland could be bad for consumers.
When the legislature overrode the veto of the education reforms, they bolstered Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.