Churn In The Statehouse Should Make For Interesting, And Crowded, Legislative Races

Significant turnover in Annapolis comes in 2027. Five state senators and 19 House members are retiring or running for other offices.

Churchill Downs Buys Rights To Preakness, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

State will keep perpetual lease to races, memorabilia in $85 million intellectual property rights deal.

Maryland Property Search Tool Goes Offline After Cyber Threat

The database includes information about all property holdings in the state, including the names of owners and details about previous sales.

Federal Judge Voids RFK Jr.'S ‘Unlawful' Directive Banning Gender-Affirming Care

Maryland is among the states suing to block the order that led 40 U.S. health facilities to drop care, for fear of losing Medicaid Medicare.

Battles Over Data Centers Intensify In The State House And Communities

Activists launch petitions against proposed data centers as lawmakers work to regulate them.

Millions Already Raised, Spent On Handful Of Maryland Congressional Primaries

The campaign finance reports released this week by the FEC help to define the contours of the most competitive primaries.

Advocates ‘Thrilled' By State Decision To Cap Spending On Diabetes Drug Jardiance

‘Upper payment limit' is the first set by Prescription Drug Affordability Board, after almost seven years of study with starts and stops.

Democratic Candidates For Montgomery County's Top Job Make Pitches At Forum

A crowded field seeks to replace term-limited Executive Marc Elrich, who's running for County Council.

Voting Rights Act For Maryland Stirred Emotions Well Before Monday Meltdown

Supporters say the measure breaks systemic barriers in local elections and opponents call it a political power grab.

Energy Bill Heads To Moore's Desk On Session's Final Day

Moore is expected to sign the ‘crown jewel' of the session.

The Storm After The Calm: Placid Final Day Erupts In Final Minutes In House, Senate

Shouting, arguing, cap an otherwise productive and tension-free Sine Die for the 2026 General Assembly.

The General Assembly Wants To Encourage Energy Competition Again. But Will It Work?

Third-party suppliers say new rules would still be too restrictive to make returning worth their while.

‘Back To What It Was': DC Sewage Response Shifts To Cleanup

Crews with rakes, shovels, and buckets will spend weeks removing soil that was contaminated in the spill.

State: ICE's Claims For Detention Center ‘Border On Absurd,' Court Should Block Construction

A federal judge is scheduled to rule next week on whether to issue an extended injunction blocking work at the Williamsport warehouse.

Advocates To Legislators: ‘Pass The Community Trust Act Now'

The legislation to close a loophole to end collaboration with ICE has only a few days left to get approval.

School Cellphone Ban, Machine Gun Bill Advance In MD Legislature

A state ban on cellphones in schools is named for Sen. Joanne C. Benson, called "a leader on making sure that our kids are able to learn."

Residency Case For Anne Arundel House Opponents Heads Back To Supreme Court

Attorneys for John Dove argued he intends to live in the new district; the judge ruled that intent was ‘not perfected.'

After More Than A Decade, Youth Charging Bill Passes, Heads To Governor's Desk

Compromise bill approved, even though some Democrats say it does not go far enough to protect youth.

Resolution To Expel Bouchat Gets Support, Then Gets Sent To Dead-End Committee

‘I'm not sure we'll be able to get to it. We have a lot of bills piling up,' Healey tells reporters.

Despite Reservations On Both Sides, Advocates Hope To Pass Youth Charging Bill

The bill could get final House approval as early as Monday.

‘Good Cause' Evictions Legislation Gets Surprise Revival As Session Winds Down

HB 774 did not have the votes to get out of Economic Matters on Monday, but passed comfortably in Wednesday's reconsideration.

Officials Worry As They Weigh Impact Of Supreme Court's Conversion Therapy Ruling

If Tuesday's ruling undermines Maryland’s ban, LGBTQ+ advocates worry there won’t be time in session for corrective action.

Moore Job Approval Falls Below 50% For The First Time

“That’s the thing about being the governor, you get the credit when things are going great,” Mileah Kromer, director of the poll, said.

Republican Consultant Faces Federal Embezzlement Charges

James Appel is accused of stealing from a candidate and a community organization to finance a yacht.

No Kings Protests Planned In MD Saturday

Another round of "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration will take place nationwide on Saturday. Here are some MD events set.

As Budget Wraps Up, Restoration Of Disability Services Funds Looking Unlikely

House and Senate budget negotiatorss need to address another $40 million in DDA deficiency spending.

Moore To Mark Two Years Since Key Bridge Fell, As Construction Effort Continues

Crews are driving steel piles into the Patapsco River for the foundation of the new bridge.

Bill To Add Permitting Constraints In Polluted Communities Stumbles

After environmental justice advocates pull support, the sponsor warns the ‘ship has sailed.'

Panel Considers Possible Expansion Of Slot Machines

A proposal that would move slot machines to three preordained off-track betting sites faces a tough road and a tight timeline.

Maryland Supreme Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuits From Baltimore And Annapolis

The court finds that the cases were a backhanded attempt to regulate carbon emissions.

Ethics, Lead Shot, Housing And Gender Identity: Lawmakers Plow Through Bills On Crossover Day

After multiple floor sessions in the House and Senate Monday, potential winners and losers in the remaining weeks start to come into view.

Crossover Day Is Here: Like Your March Madness Brackets, But For Legislation

Bills that have not passed at least one chamber by Monday have a much steeper hill to climb to passage.

Prince George's May Change Cesar Chavez School Name After Sex Abuse Report

The New York Times was the first to report accusations last week that Chavez, who died in 1993, raped and sexually abused women and girls.

Amid Soaring Prices, Republicans Make Political Push For Gas Tax Holiday

A gallon of gas in Maryland has jumped 92 cents in the month since the U.S.-led attack on Iran.

Bouchat, In Bout Of Frustration, Skipping Floor Votes And Committee Sessions As Term Ends

The Republican resigned’ from the committee, drives to Annapolis each day to register his attendance and quickly leaves.

The Silly Season Arrives Early: Madness, Candy, Sears Challenges And More, In Political Notes

For weeks, Del. Vaughn Stewart (D-Montgomery) has dished out a series of pranks on unsuspecting colleagues on the House floor.

State Officials Approve Up To $1.2 Billion In Contracts To End Hospital Overstays

The Board of Public Works' unanimous vote supports the Department of Human Services' efforts to end unlicensed placements for foster youth.

Broad Energy Bill Passes Maryland House With Bipartisan Support

The Senate will now take up the legislation, which aims to reduce utility bills by more than $150 per year.

Bill Bans Those Convicted In The Jan. 6 Attack On U.S. Capitol From Serving On Maryland Boards

Former U.S. Capitol police officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, who defended the Capitol that day, show up to support legislation.

Sewer Limits Force Development Moratorium In Baltimore Suburbs

Peak flows in Anne Arundel County could trigger more sewage overflows.