With less than a month till the May 14 primary, fundraising, endorsements, ad wars in the race to replace Rep. John Sarbanes (D) is at a fevered pitch. Forum set for Wednesday evening in Annapolis.
‘The liquor store was open during COVID, but not the reentry programs,’ an advocate notes.
Leaders highlight the GOP Senate candidate’s history of vetoing legislation on health care, housing bills during his term as governor.
Thirty seconds could have changed the fate of Robert Lewis and his road maintenance crew. Lewis and his coworkers had just arrived at a…
Recently-passed Maryland legislation, which is headed to the governor’s desk, is seen as a possible national model.
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D) has spent almost $42 million of his own money so far, while Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) have raised money at a fast clip.
A bill that got a boost of momentum right before the end of the 2024 legislative session tries to keep lower- priced prescription drugs accessible to lower income Marylanders.
The state’s decision to significantly cut commuter bus service will set back goals to improve equity, sustainability and mobility.
Funding programs emerge to help Maryland reach its goal of putting 5 million native trees on public and private lands by 2031.
If super rich, super smart philanthropists, who made their fortunes as innovators, can’t figure out how to reform public schools, who can?
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland plan to partner to provide higher education classes for those incarcerated.
On tax day, a dollar-by-dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Port of Baltimore closure has deep implications for the supply chain, which is trickling down to businesses throughout the region.
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Climate Calling
If the data centers come to Frederick County, there could be tremendous consequences for the climate — and for millions of utility customers throughout the region.
Some climate therapists have become climate activists themselves, or are prescribing activism as a way to help their patients work through their anxieties.
The Conowingo Dam is far and away the biggest generator of renewable energy in Maryland.
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In fiscal year 2022, seven of the city’s police officers received more than $100,000 in overtime pay.
Pro-abortion groups, led by a new organization, Freedom in Reproduction-Maryland, urge voters to approve the new language in an informational campaign called ‘Vote Yes on Reproductive Freedom.’
Between the governor, the lieutenant governor and their joint fundraising committee, they have more than $2.4 million on hand for their 2026 reelection.
Comptroller sees progress on minority business programs and making climate a priority in state agency contracts.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said the recent arrest and resignation of a Republican member of the State Board of Elections means some future nominations will face more scrutiny.
Nine governors have written to the president and congressional leaders on immigration policy.
Billions in deficits over the remainder of Moore’s term have some lawmakers asking about tax increases.
Some Democrats who were unable to buy tickets immediately wondered if someone had bought up all the seats in an effort to sway the straw poll results.
Commentary
The state’s decision to significantly cut commuter bus service will set back goals to improve equity, sustainability and mobility.
If super rich, super smart philanthropists, who made their fortunes as innovators, can’t figure out how to reform public schools, who can?
On tax day, a dollar-by-dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Homelessness can happen to anyone. Most people experiencing homelessness never expected to be homeless.