Maryland Candidates Fret, Tout Green Credentials As Supreme Court Ties EPA's Hands On Emissions

The purpose of Moore's news conference was to spotlight the climate priorities he'd pursue in his first 100 days in office.

Political Notes: Jealous Rips Perez's Civil Rights Record; Best July 4 Parades For Politics; Baker Backs Ivey

For campaign audacity, Jealous's video ranks with the missive Jill Kamenetz released two weeks ago, urging anti-Franchot votes.

Accountability Board Discusses Proposed Reforms To Teaching Profession

Stanford U. Education Professor Emeritus Linda Darling-Hammond presented the board's findings on how education systems achieve success.

Josh Kurtz: Can The Democratic Frontrunners Withstand The Inevitable GOP Attacks?

Frequently spurious information is circulated by Republicans in attacking opponents, but that is "emblematic" of them, the report states.

Political Notes: Billionaire Drops $500K To Oust Elrich; Sierra Club Corrects The Record; AG, Dist. 6 News

The Affordable Maryland PAC ad begins with grainy footage of a Little League field that appears to have been shot in the 1950's.

Franchot Won't Debate Perez, Moore On Radio Show; Baker Endorsement On Hold

Moore and Perez have accepted the invitation from program host Tom Hall to participate in what he has billed as a freewheeling discussion.

Prosecutors: Governor's Former Chief Of Staff McGrath Falsified Memo To Hogan About Severance Payment

McGrath claims Hogan signed off the payment before he became chief of staff, which Hogan denies, the report states.

Opinion: As Tech In Schools Becomes The Norm, A Holistic Approach To Accessibility Is Critical

Now that the second full school year since the start of the pandemic is over, it is clear that K-12 education has changed permanently.

‘Progressive' PAC In Montgomery County Is Really A Bunch Of Developers, Report Says

“We are losing ground in the region and we need to make progress,” said Charles Nulsen III, president of Washington Realty Company.

Baltimore Must Embrace Transit Vision While The Feds Are Flush With Funds, Groups Say

“We're at an inflection point of opportunity to really do this,” said Peter Scher, board chair for the Greater Washington Partnership.

Awards, Proclamations, Coins, Quotable Quotes; Just A Day At The Office For Peter Franchot

“We see no reason why any of your responsibilities justify the taxpayer expense of paying for a driver, security, gas, mileage" -- lawmakers

Political Notes: Gardner Backs Perez; O'Malley Releases Ad; 4th District Endorsement News; More

“Put simply: he is ready to Get Stuff Done,” Gardner said, discussing Tom Perez's experience and willingness to work with local leaders.

Maryland After Roe Is Extinguished: ‘It's Going To Be A Different World'

Abortion rights supporters have "moved with a new sense of urgency" since Roe was overturned Friday by a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.

Opinion: Prince George's County Needs To Address The School Staffing Crisis – Now

Earlier, the National Education Association released an alarming report, finding an unprecedented staffing crisis across every job category.

Bipartisan Gun Violence Bill: What Passage Will Mean In Maryland

MD senators voted in favor of a bipartisan gun violence bill that was approved by the House, and is headed to President Biden to sign.

Climate Commission Ponders Task Ahead: Helping To Implement New Law

The Climate Solutions Now Act requires the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by altering emissions and clean energy goals.

Guiding Principles Released For Chesapeake National Recreation Area

“This is an opportunity to create a really coordinated visitor experience, that includes a diverse set of sites and stories" -- R. Perry

Road To The White House Should Run Through Maryland, State Democrats Tell The DNC

“Maryland is the most diverse state on the east coast,” Lewis said, “in a party that boasts its inclusivity as the big tent party."

Opinion: Hogan Veto Deprives Low-Income Marylanders Of Their Fair Share Of Energy Efficiency Benefits

Extreme summer heat is upon us, and Hogan's veto of an energy efficiency bill failed to enact measures to protect the vulnerable citizens.

Franchot Cranks Up Well-Oiled PR Machine To Seize The Moment On State Gas Tax

Skyrocketing fuel prices have made driving and many consumer staples more expensive, forcing lower-wage families into difficult decisions.

U.S. Supreme Court Gun Rights Decision Has Major Implications For Md., Concealed Carry Law

As 31 people were recently killed with guns, Conservative Justice Thomas primarily said in the ruling there's no need for a reason to carry.

Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In Maryland

Twenty-six states are expected to restrict or ban abortion now that Roe v. Wade is overturned, but Maryland isn't likely to be one of them.

Biden Call For Gas Tax Relief Re-Ignites Special Session Debate In Annapolis

Maryland did enact a 30-day holiday on the gas tax in March, but lawmakers did not move to extend it after it expired.

Political Notes: Some 4-1-1 On A Pro-King PAC; Endorsements For AG; A Surprise In MoCo; A Name Firestorm

The ad then features a brief clip of Obama and King together, with Obama calling King “an exceptionally talented educator."

Brennan Center Finds Maryland Ranks Highly In State High Court Diversity

Maryland outpaces most other states when it comes to judicial diversity; people of color make up 43 percent of Maryland's Court of Appeals.

Biden’s Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Would It Help Or Hurt Maryland?

In Maryland, the average price was $4.91 a gallon Thursday. The state has the ninth highest gas tax in the country, current data shows.

Opinion: Lessons Learned From A Gubernatorial Straw Poll With Ranked-Choice Voting

Our Maryland, RCV Maryland and FairVote recently co-sponsored an online straw poll of the candidates in the Maryland Democratic primary.

King Unveils ‘One Baltimore' Plan; Moore Snags More Big-Name Endorsements

Speaking to reporters at East Mt. Vernon Place, King said his list of policy prescriptions flowed from conversations he had with voters.

Maryland Democrats Prepare Pitch To Democratic National Committee

Maryland is one of 17 states looking to get in on early action, anticipating some of the traditional early states may hold primaries later.

Kalman Hettleman: Hogan's Sham Attack On City Schools And The Truth About Grading Policies

Hogan's call for a criminal investigation into Baltimore grading practices "is a new low in his political grandstanding," the report states.

Will It Be Maryland Or Virginia? Feds Near A Verdict On New FBI Headquarters

A "crucial federal government decision" faces Maryland and Virginia politicians on the new headquarters, the report indicates.

Survey: Maryland Scores No. 6 On Health Care During The Pandemic

Alabama ranked at the bottom in the scorecard, followed by Oklahoma, Kentucky, Mississippi and Georgia.

Hoping For Republican Gubernatorial Debates? Don't Hold Your Breath

The lack of GOP debates isn't for a lack of effort on the part of civic groups, media organizations and other would-be sponsors.

Housing, Economic Development Were Central Issues At Montgomery County Candidates' Forum

The Black Collective designed the forum to address issues faced by Black-led businesses and nonprofits, and focused on economic development.

The First 100 Days: Maryland Candidates For Governor Lay Out Early Priorities

As the primary election season unfolds, Maryland Matters is committed to illuminating the policy priorities and policy differences.

State Releases Final Analysis Of Toll Lanes Project, Setting Stage For Likely Lawsuits

It represents the government's assessment of how the state plans to add variably-priced toll lanes to the two highways.

Political Notes: Fun Facts About Maryland House Districts; Targeting A Democrat; Endorsements Add Up; More

A new analysis of congressional districts across the country shows some seats may be out of reach for the opposing party.

Sports Gaming Panel Casts Aside Hogan Plea To Jump-Start Mobile Wagering

“I understand that many are frustrated that the process . . . . .has been time-consuming," said Brandt.

MDOT's Plan To Build Toll Lanes In Fairfax Is An Unwelcome Surprise To Some Virginians

Officials from the two states held two town hall meetings last week — one at a high school in McLean, the other online.

Hogan Pressures Gaming Commission To Launch Mobile Betting ‘Immediately'

Currently, Marylanders can gamble on sporting events by traveling to a handful of casinos — MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Live!, others.