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Proposed legislation would allow school boards to transfer funding of more than 1% from a particular budget item following approval of a county governing body.

Potent as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is, it will not be nearly as effective in improving education in the state if we don’t change school culture at the same time.

The Md. Dept. of the Environment estimates that at least $1 billion annually in new state spending is necessary for investments that would help the state meet its climate goals.

Van Hollen focused on efforts to reduce costs of prescription drugs and to promote more renewable energy.

Top environmentalist says the 2023 session ‘marked a new day for Maryland,’ with strong environmental leaders in the governor’s office and in key positions in the legislature.

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland will have new leaders after Dels. Darryl Barnes and Benjamin Brooks say they are giving up their caucus jobs.

The initiative will be especially beneficial to low- and moderate-income homeowners, who often aren’t able to afford the upfront costs associated with making their homes more energy efficient.

Several competitive open-seat Senate primaries are now in the process of being called.

A mystery entity is running a TV ad boosting Democrat Tom Perez for governor.