Audit Questions Millions In Spending By Now-Defunct Racing Authority

Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority failed to document details of a $10 million ‘loan' and consulting contract

Attorney General Limits What Maryland Police Can Do When Working With Federal Authorities

The memo pointedly says that Maryland officers “may not enforce civil immigration laws or assist federal agents in enforcing such laws.”

It's On: Challengers Announce In Howard County, 7th District Races, More Moves In Political Notes

Wednesday was a busy day in the Democratic race to succeed Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, a race that was already busy to begin with.

Jackson, Fisher Face Off In Prince George's, More Campaign News In Political Notes

Tara Jackson, who was sworn in less than four months ago as interim Prince George’s County state’s attorney, seeks the position permanently.

Audit Finds Lax Credit Card Oversight At Department Of Assessments And Taxation

The report said that 37 SDAT employees had corporate cards and made 7,649 purchases worth $2.3 milion from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2025.

Piedmont Power Line Developer Wants Regulators To Move More Quickly Than Planned

The commission, by contrast, has expressed confidence that the electric grid will remain well-managed while it deliberates about the line.

Moore Taps State Senator, Former Sheriff, To Lead Maryland State Police

In a statement Friday afternoon, Moore applauded Butler for 31 years in law enforcement, calling him a “true public servant.”

Former Top Senate Aide Weissmann To Take Over As Next Budget Secretary

The former senior aide to two Senate presidents brings depth of legislative knowledge and relationships to the position.

Unaffiliated Voters Ask Judge To Let Their Challenge To Partisan Primaries Proceed

The lawsuit argues the current system of state-funded party primaries disenfranchises close to 1 million unaffiliated voters.

Maryland Joins 22 Jurisdictions In Support Of Voting Rights Act Provision

The Supreme Court this summer put the 8th Circuit ruling on hold while the tribes and voters appealed the case to the Supreme Court.

Maryland Justices Weigh Local Lawsuits Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change

Governments say suits are the same as any attempt to recover damages; oil companies call them an attempt to ‘indirectly regulate emissions.'

Trump Cancels Blue-State Projects, Trolls Dems On Social Media Over Shutdown

Billions in withheld federal funds include at least $87 million in projects in Maryland, officials say.

Despite Deportation Fears, Latino Solidarity For Environment Stays Strong

Given the anxiety in the Latino immigrant community over deportations, he feared many would just stay home.

Here's What You Can, Can't Do In DMV During Government Shutdown

Here is a look at some of the agencies and services open and closed in Maryland and Virginia while the federal government is shuttered.

Maryland taxpayers on the hook for $11,100

State debt amounted to $25.6 billion

Moore Vows To Keep Some Federal Programs In Maryland Operating – For Now

Moore said state agencies will “employ contingency plans to make sure that federal programs continue to operate” in Maryland.

Maryland Democrats In Washington Urge Talks To End Government Shutdown

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) said the Republicans “have the keys to the kingdom.”

Maryland Opens Fast-Track Permitting Process For New Energy Projects

Some are skeptical that the program will attract significant new power generation to the state.

Maryland Lawmakers Briefed On Potential Effects Of Government Shutdown

Senate Democrats are holding out for the version of a budget extension that restores subsidies that are part of the Affordable Care Act.

Maryland Officials Work To Set Up Supports For Federal Workers During ‘Scary Time'

Maryland had an estimated 269,000 federal workers in 2023.

County Leaders Urge Prescription Drug Board To Set ‘Upper Payment Limits'

A social media campaign sponsored by Maryland Health Care for All coalition to bring attention to the board’s work on prescription pricing.

Maryland Redrew An Environmental Justice Map; Polluted Communities Feel Left Out

The restored map excludes race, ethnicity and language from the formula for setting environmental justice score, leaving advocates dismayed.

Welsh Elevated To Moore's ‘Second-In-Command' And Chief Administrative Officer

The changes announced this morning could be the first as Davis takes the reins as Moore’s new chief of staff.

Moore Talks Trump, Remembering Sue Hecht And, Finally, Final Annapolis Results

Gov. Wes Moore (D) has said repeatedly that his beef with President Donald Trump (R) isn’t personal.

Prince George's County Moves To Put Data Center Development On Pause

The task force is working to unveil a list of recommendations to guide the process of building data centers next year.

Divided Appeals Court Dismisses States' Challenge Of Probationary Federal Employee Firings

Maryland was one of 19 states that said the firings caught them unawares.

Three Departments Account For More Than Half Of Total Federal Workforce Losses

The Administration predicts staffing reductions to continue across the federal workforce, with 300,000 fewer employees by December.

Another Sunday Talk Show, Another Rejection Of Federal Troops, Denial Of Presidential Aspirations

For a man who's not running for president, Gov. Wes Moore sure has been making the rounds of the national Sunday talk shows recently.

Hershey Forms Exploratory Committee, Will Weigh Run For Governor

Hershey said he expects to make a decision sometime before the end of the year on whether he’ll challenge incumbent Gov. Wes Moore (D).

US Marshals Won't Be Used For Protection During Maryland Power Line Surveys — For Now

Landowners appear willing to cooperate, meaning marshals aren't necessary, federal judge rules.

Need For Speed: Executive Order Aims To Reduce Administrative Hurdles To New Housing

An order signed by Moore on Wednesday aims to help move along the process for permitting, developing new housing.

US Wind Says Baltimore Steel Facility Will Move Ahead, Despite Feds Pulling Back $47.4 Million

The company added that steel manufactured on the site would also fuel the shipbuilding industry.

Moore's Italian Weekend With George Clooney Was Paid Out Of Pocket, Aides Say

“The Governor paid for a trip to celebrate his wife’s 50th birthday,” David Turner, Moore’s communications director, said in a statement.

Close To 1,000 State Employees Apply For Early Buyout, Await Word On Acceptance

A total of 980 employees had applied by the Aug. 4 deadline, state officials said.

Maryland Democrats Buck USDA Plan To Shutter Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

A congressional delegation says moving the center would be wasteful and illegal.

US Health And Human Services Agency Orders States To Strip Gender From Sex Ed

Maryland, one of 40 states, D.C,. and territories targeted by the order could withhold $81.3 million.

Maryland Senator Introduces Bill To Redraw Congressional Districts In Response To Texas

A proposal by Sen. Clarence Lam is the latest to call for a blue state response to red state activism ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

New Stormwater Permit For Maryland Highways Is A Missed Opportunity, Environmentalists Say

The five-year permit, issued Friday by the Maryland Dept of Environment, requires controlling runoff on more than 4,000 acres owned by SHA.

Trump Targets Key Bridge Funds, Baltimore Troop Deployment In Social Media Sniping

Comments are in response to Moore's statement that Trump should come see the city or ‘keep our names out of your mouth.'

Grady To Step Down As State Budget Secretary In October

The departure of a key Moore Cabinet secretary is the latest in a series of late-term vacancies for the administration.