Service Year Bill Tops List Of Nearly 150 Signed Into Law

“By calling on Marylanders to serve and serve together we will bridge the gap between ambition and employment" -- Gov. Moore

One Year After Climate Solutions Now Act, Lawmakers Focus On Passing Smaller Climate Bills

They may not be of the scale of the Climate Solutions Now Act, the ambitious climate bill that lawmakers passed last year.

Opinion: PSC Is Dialed In On Law Protecting Marylanders From Phone Scams

The commentary “With new policy, PSC is ordering a disaster” has it wrong. The commission's recent decisions have nothing to do with pizza.

After First 100 Days, Lierman Hopeful About Modernization Of Comptroller's Office, Possibilities For State Policy Changes

“I think the job of comptroller is really unique in American state government,” Lierman said.

NASA Rocket Launch Set For Tuesday, Best MD Viewing Spots

A Malemute sounding rocket launch is scheduled for Tuesday night from Wallops Island. It should be visible across Maryland, NASA said.

Kalman Hettleman: Gov. Moore Gets An Incomplete Report Card On Aid To Public Schools

He staked his education grade on an additional $500 million in his budget for the Blueprint, later upped to $900 million.

Casper Taylor, Former Speaker Of The House Of Delegates, Dies At 88

House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County), who joined the House in 1997, when Taylor was speaker, announced his death.

At Tradepoint Atlantic, Moore Breaks Ground On Offshore Wind Construction Facility, Signs Climate Bills

“Maryland steel led the economy in the 20th century and I want Maryland wind to lead the American economy in the 21st century" -- Gov. Moore

Public Forum Scheduled On Search For New Schools Leaders In Prince George's

Members of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, the firm hired to help with the national search, also will attend.

MARC Eyes Regional Service Expansion To Delaware, Virginia

“We must take a regional approach to create a fully connected transportation network, and these agreements will help us deliver" - Wiedefeld

TikTok-Fueled Kia, Hyundai Thefts: MD AG Demands Recall

Car companies haven't done enough to stop thefts of some vehicles as a TikTok "fad" encourages users to steal them, the Maryland AG says.

EPA Settles Lawsuit With States, Enviros Over Chesapeake Bay Pollution From Pa.

“We think this is another important moment in the effort to clean up the Bay, where we see collective accountability" -- H. Harp Falk

"Annoyed And Tired," Davis Vows To Speak Out On Future State Settlements In Opposition Of Requests From Attorneys

“I would like to say to our attorneys and so forth when they're negotiating settlements in the future: If me being quiet. . . ." -- Davis

Commentary: The General Assembly's Missed Opportunity To Advance Environmental Justice In Maryland

The city issued an all-too-familiar boil water advisory to residents of West Baltimore, a region with predominantly Black communities.

Montgomery Democrats Pick Community Leader Greg Wims To Fill Latest Vacancy In House Of Delegates

District 39 takes in Montgomery Village, most of Germantown and parts of unincorporated Gaithersburg.

Notes: Moore Does The D.C. Policy Circuit; Trone Hires A Campaign Manager; New Gig For Ex-LG; More

Moore discussed the shift toward skills-based hiring during an early-morning appearance with Axios co-founder and columnist Mike Allen.

AFSCME Report: Staffing Shortage By More Than 3,400 At Maryland's Correctional Facilities

During a three-day visit to the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, it was observed approximately 142 officers worked three shifts.

MD Facebook Users Can Claim Cash From Settlement: Here's How To Apply

A judge approved a plan for Meta to pay out $725 million to settle class-action privacy lawsuits. What it can mean for MD Facebook users.

Pr. George's Leaders Celebrate Funding Victories In Legislative Session; Process To Pick School Leader Will Remain Unchanged

Other state aid secured includes $27 million to continue construction of cancer center at UMaryland Capital Region Medical Center.

Susan Turnbull: Hate Has No Home In Maryland

Many people reading Maryland Matters over the last month were focused on myriad issues specific to this year's session.

Notes: More Staffers For The Lieutenant Governor, And A Public Affairs Partnership

Madeline (Maddy) Pawlak is Miller's communications director. She comes to the administration from the Democratic Governors Association.

Deal With New Operator Of Charlotte Hall Imminent As Deadline, Possible Layoffs Approach

The current operator, South Carolina-based HRM, is expected to leave the facility in June. The company notified the state.

State Elections Board Wants New Administrator In Place Before Lamone Departs

State Elections Board Chair William G. Voelp, speaking during the board meeting, said it might be ideal to have a successor in place.

News Roundup: Bid To Place Cardin On Judiciary Committee Fails; Impallaria Sentenced; State Property Tax Change Unlikely

In a statement, Cardin said he put himself up as the replacement, with Feinstein's blessing.

Two Maryland AFSCME Councils Vote To Merge

Patrick Moran, the long-serving president of Council 3, will continue to serve as the union's leader.

Consumer Agency Seeks Faster Action, More Certainty From Md., Utility Regulator

Often enough, the two state agencies are in accord and cooperating — such as when the PSC levies fines against energy companies.

Freshman Delegate Denies Claims In Home Invasion Case

Long is accused of going to 1000 block of Stephen Reid Road in Huntingtown and threatening a woman with a pipe, according to the sheriff.

Maryland General Assembly's Page Program Allows High Schoolers To View Legislative Process

They're the Maryland General Assembly's pages — their duties culminate with a key role in celebrations for the end of the 90-day session.

Process Continues For School Systems To Implement Blueprint Education Plans

Rachel Hise, executive director of the AIB, said Baltimore City was the only school district that did not need to make any corrections.

Is Cardin Announcement Imminent? Political Players Search For Clues, Prepare For 2024

The report indicates Cardin spoke on several topics at an hour-long town hall at Asbury Methodist Village.

EPA Auto Emissions Proposal Aims To Spur Maryland EV Sales

An EPA proposal doesn't require a specific number of electric vehicles be sold in MD, instead mandating limits on greenhouse gasses.

First 100 Days Provides Brown With Some Legislative Victories

Those are just two pieces of legislation to receive approval as Brown marks 100 days in office on Thursday.

Josh Kurtz: A Legislative Session And A Political Culture Awash In Special Interest Money

They were gathered for the unveiling of Marshall's portrait in Jan., outside the hearing room of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

Transit Group Asks Federal Judge To Compel Release Of Toll Lane Proposal Documents

The Freedom of Information Act “and its implementing regulations require (Federal Highway Administration) to issue its determination."

Session Wrap-Up: No Losers Here

And that's kind of the approach we've decided to take with our annual post-session “Winners and Losers” list. Sure, we could label it!

Opinion: With New Policy, PSC Is Ordering A Disaster

Imagine, if you will, the following scenario:

What To Know In MD As Deadline To File 2022 Income Tax Returns Looms

Tax season is winding down — Maryland residents have until April 18 to file their 2022 federal tax returns with the IRS and state.

Notes: Moore Swears In Superintendent, Signs Bills Ambidextrously, And Prepares For Hop Across The Pond

Several Black senators and leaders of the Coalition of Black Maryland State Troopers criticized Butler for his time at the agency.

Opinion: Landscape Workers' Health Is At Risk In Montgomery County

This centers on the decision to set aside a proposal to ban the sale and use of gasoline powered leaf blowers.

Moore Names New Higher Education Commission Secretary, Last Cabinet Pick

Rai, senior vice president for academic affairs at Montgomery College, would need to be confirmed by the state Senate.