After Narrow Win And A Super-Short Transition, Fitzwater Readies An Aggressive Agenda In Frederick

Frederick switched from a county commissioner form of government to one with an executive and a council in 2014.

REAL ID Deadline Extended Again: What It Means For MD Residents

Five months before Marylanders needed to have a REAL ID to board domestic flights, the deadline has been extended 2 more years by DHS.

Notes: Inauguration Dates; More On Lierman's Transition; Women In Legislatures

Lierman will be sworn in on Jan. 16, at a time and place to be announced; it falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday national holiday.

Opinion: Why Is It Still Legal To Rape Your Spouse In Maryland?

Sexual assault should be illegal, and marriage should be no defense — it's an ideal the U.S. has been working toward since the 1970s.

Blueprint Board Adopts Multibillion-Dollar Education Plan, Sends It To Lawmakers

“This is the initial plan and there's more we need to do on it,” William “Brit” Kirwan, vice chair of the board and former chancellor, said.

In Choreographed Presentation, Hogan Signals He's Giving Serious Thought To White House Bid

“I think you know that I care very deeply about this country and I've never been more concerned about the direction of our nation" -- Hogan

Political Notes: Moore Transition Stuff; Pittman Recasts His Team

“This is a team that looks like the state of Maryland,” Moore said in a statement. “I'm so incredibly proud that we have built (it)."

E-ZPass Payment Deadline For Toll Violations Pushed Back: MDTA

E-ZPass has waived civil penalties for unpaid tolls for 2 more weeks, the MD Transportation Authority said. How to see if you owe money.

Maryland AG Releases Report From New Unit That Investigated Police-Involved Fatalities

Attorney General Frosh called this new unit "a true step toward impartiality and fairness."

Kalman Hettleman: Blueprint Blues — Opportunity And Equity For Our Schoolchildren May Be Slipping Away

Yet, the Blueprint has had some crucial design flaws from the start.

Familiar Fault Lines In Debate Over Judicial Selection Highlighted At Public Hearing

“The partisan election process is a decidedly imperfect vehicle for assessing the performance of a judge" -- Brown

Josh Kurtz: What We Learn From Mileah Kromer's Book On Hogan — And What We Don't

But the book doesn't quite illuminate a few greater questions. These include: How did this longtime political wannabe find his mojo?

Opinion: Howard County School Legislation Is A Real Threat To Democratic Rule

In recent weeks, we have begun to see the truth behind the oft-told adage: “Elections have consequences.”

Hearing On Whether To Remove Embattled Prince George's County School Board Chair Begins

Miller, appointed as chair in January 2021 by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), faces allegations of misconduct in office.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Welcomes New House Members, Reflects On Latino Vote

It's the highest number of Democratic Latino lawmakers elected to Congress, the report states.

Opinion: Latest Explosions A Potent Argument For Building Electrification

A rowhouse reduced to rubble in Baltimore. A daycare center on fire in N. Carolina. Homes destroyed in Missouri and Ind. A duplex blown up.

We Can Declare A Winner In The Maryland Matters Election Contest!

A difference: Stevens was closer to predicting the final vote percentage of David Lashar, the Libertarian nominee for governor. Impressive!

Hershey Wrests Top Senate Republican Post From Simonaire

Senate Republicans in the state lost two seats in the election earlier this month, the report states.

Correspondence To Blueprint Board Seeks Guidance, Criticizes ‘Lack Of Knowledge' In School Administrators

The Blueprint is a multi-billion-dollar plan that seeks to revamp education by improving early childhood learning and taking other actions.

Schifanelli Bows Out Of GOP Chair Race, After Filing Of Documents Missed The Deadline By An Hour

In a series of social media posts on Tuesday, she bluntly rejected outgoing Chair Dirk Haire's claim.

Notes: How Not To Support Election Deniers' Funders; Campaign Cash; More

In compiling the American Democracy Scorecard, Accountable.US used 14 criteria, including looking at corporations.

Frosh Overrules Decades-Old Maryland Laws On Interracial Marriage, Education Discrimination

“In years past the Office of the Attorney General issued opinions that upheld racially discriminatory laws in our state,” Frosh said.

Criminal Justice Advocates, Attorneys Offer Suggestions For Maryland Attorney General-Elect Brown

Several people interviewed said they want the attorney general's office to become more visible in police-involved shootings.

Md., Judiciary Work Group Sets Public Hearing As It Mulls Changes In How Judges Are Selected

It's formally titled the Legislative Committee of the Maryland Judicial Council/Work Group To Study Judicial Selection.

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings: The Suffering Of Sickle Cell Disease

Early in my life, I saw first-hand the terrible impact sickle cell disease had on my loved ones. This disease causes chronic, severe pain.

Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live In Maryland Wednesday

Instead of calling a bookie or placing a wager on an offshore website, bettors on Wednesday just grab their mobile devices and place bets.

Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Priests Applaud Frosh Court Filing Seeking To Release Report On Coverup

“For decades, survivors reported sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic priests, and for decades, the Church covered up the abuse" -- Frosh

Democrats Take Two More Senate Seats, Win Frederick County Exec Race

Although Republicans led many key races on election night, Democrats on average took about 70 percent of the vote in mail-in ballots.

Opinion: Hogan Should Set His Sights On Andy Harris

The biggest lesson I've learned since becoming active in politics is, there is a very thin line between ego and stupidity.

Maryland's $3.8 Billion Education Reform Plan Embraces Community Schools

“We get tons of parents, and one will [announce], ‘We have an ESOL meeting afterwards,' and we'll have 60 parents who stay” -- Gaither

Brown Fills Out Transition Team With Lawyers, Insiders

The expanded transition team will advise Brown on civil rights, consumer protection, the environment, equity and ethics, labor, procurement.

Blueprint Board Continues Work On $3.8 Billion Education Plan, Taking Residents' Concerns Into Account

Leggett, who chairs the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Accountability and Implementation Board, summarized his thoughts during a session.

Moore Transition Team Names Policy Leaders, Adds To Steering Committee

“This team has expertise, an incredible diversity of professional and lived experiences, and a demonstrated commitment to serving" -- Miller

Moore Reveals Second Rung Of His State House Leadership Team

Appointed as deputy chiefs of staff: Jonny Dorsey, Shaina Hernandez, and Lucinda Ware. Andy Parker will serve as assistant chief of staff.

What To Expect Now That Mobile Sports Wagering Is Just Days Away

The vote represented a key step in a time-consuming journey. The Supreme Court cleared the way for states to allow sports wagering in 2018.

Pondering Options, Md., Lawmakers Learn That Taxation On Cannabis Varies From State To State

It was the latest of several virtual sessions the panel held to not only prepare for regulating legal cannabis, but to ensure participation.

Opinion: Washington Gas Loves Its Customers Too Much For Their Own Good

With winter due, Washington Gas is offering Maryland customers rebates if they buy new gas appliances, including home heating equipment.

Police Accountability Board Gets To Work In Prince George's, But Still Missing One Member

“Getting to this point is historic. You're going to be overseeing police accountability in the entire county, your role" -- Barry Stanton

Decision On I-495/I-270 Toll Lanes Contract Delayed; Project's Fate Now Rests With Moore, New BPW

Moore and Lierman will assume positions on the contract-approving Board of Public Works (BPW) when they are sworn in in mid-January.

State Recommends New, Politically Connected Company For Lucrative Airport Deal

New Market Development Joint Venture LLC is owned and operated by Major Riddick, former chief of staff to Glendening.