Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Laura Sue Ripken to Maryland’s intermediate appellate court. Ripken was nominated…
Members of Congress and senators had not yet emerged from a Capitol lockdown caused by a mob of violent, rioting supporters of President Trump…
Advocates for tenants and landlords alike told lawmakers Monday that the state needs to act quickly to dole out the $400 million in federal…
By Ryan McFadden Lawmakers are pushing for a statewide mandate requiring every police department in Maryland to equip officers with body cameras. But the…
By Ryan McFadden Over the last 10 years, Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services has seen a decline in admissions into its seven detention facilities…
Editor’s note: Between now and Jan. 3, we’re re-running 12 great articles that appeared in Maryland Matters in 2020, in chronological order. On Jan….
Second of two parts Maryland has the dubious distinction of leading the country in incarceration of Black people. In 2018, the Justice Policy Institute…
First of two parts The United States treats children, particularly youth of color, who come into conflict with the law in intensely cruel and…
Editor’s note: Between now and Jan. 3, we’re re-running 12 great articles that appeared in Maryland Matters in 2020, in chronological order. On Jan….
Editor’s note: Between now and Jan. 3, we’re re-running 12 great articles that appeared in Maryland Matters in 2020, in chronological order. On Jan….