Opinion: The General Assembly’s Make-Believe ‘Open Government’ Legislation

With the same predictability every year, the Maryland General Assembly introduces and passes legislation to improve open government.

Opinion: Pastors See Moral Imperative To Fund Baltimore Transit

Do good. Seek justice. Right wrongs. That is the message from the authors, two Maryland pastors.

Bill Would Prevent More Power Plants From Being Built In Prince George’s

There are four power plants within 13 miles of Brandywine, an unincorporated town in southern Prince George’s County.

Senate Panel Votes Out Use Of Force Bill, Completes Police Reform Package

After nearly 30 hours of voting and two weeks of impassioned debate, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee passed the final bill.

Diversity Of State’s Courts Become The Issue In Debate Over Judicial Appointments

The issue of how Maryland’s judges are appointed ― and how they attempt to keep their seats ― was a hot topic in the House Judiciary.

After Debate, House Approves Relief For Tax-Paying Immigrants

After intense partisan debate and failed Republican amendments, the delegates approved a proposal to extend relief to tax-paying immigrants.

Opinion: A Chance To Better Teach Reconstruction

The author, an Ellicott City resident, asks us to recall accomplishments of Blacks during Reconstruction, and to better teach it in schools.

Debate Over Makeup Of County Commissions Takes Surreal Detour

As recently as 1998, Montgomery County sent eight Republicans to the House of Delegates (two were from Howard County).

As Policing Bills Hit The Floor, Senators Reflect On A Difficult Legislating Process

After months of work, a series of bills seeking to provide sweeping change to policing in Maryland was presented on the Senate floor.

Montgomery School System Deal To Lease Electric Buses Called Historic

The Montgomery County Board of Education this week voted to approve a $168.7 million contract to lease hundreds of electric school buses.

Opinion: Along The Path Of Pandemic Privilege, Or Are We There Yet?

After almost a year in pandemic lockdown, some notes on the privileged path, from television shows to a four-mile walk daily.

MD Good News: Feeding Families, Best Hospitals, Cute Zoo Baby

Good news stories in MD this week include the newest zoo baby, the state's best hospitals, a project feeds families, bonuses for workers.

Pandemic Could Change MD Oyster Industry For Good

The pandemic-affected oyster season has been difficult for the MD industry, causing farmers and watermen to rethink the business.

Game-Changing One-Dose Vaccine Produced In Maryland Could Be Available Shortly

States struggling to provide enough COVID-19 vaccines are likely just a few days away from a pivotal development in the vaccination race.

Delegates Push To Repeal State Song, With Its References To ‘Northern Scum’

Maryland Speaker Pro Tem Sheree Sample-Hughes grew up singing in the American Legion junior girls auxiliary.

Opinion: Montgomery County Needs State Use Of Force Law For Police

Montgomery County police have killed one of our neighbors, again; this and previous police killings are called "deplorable" by the authors.

Measure Would Lock Hogan Administration In To Promises On Highway Widening

It's a measure that would hold Maryland transportation officials to the promises they have made on a controversial highway project.

In Environmental Justice Push, Lawmakers Look To Decrease Harmful Toxins And Reform Government Responses

Looking at social justice and equity issues, Maryland lawmakers are considering bills to mitigate harmful environmental toxins and policies.

Historical Grant Program Renamed To Honor Miller

The Maryland Center for History and Culture is renaming its popular Pathways Grant Program in honor of the late Senate President Miller.

Bill Seeks To Protect Children Against Abusive Parents In Family Court Proceedings

The bill, presented by Sen. Lee, seeks to protect minors from violence perpetrated by their parents.

Senator Sponsors Bill To Cleanse Hospital Visitors Of Dirty Doorknob Dread

Everyone knows the feeling.

Roundup: House Republicans Attempt Amendments On Local Tax, Election Measures

A proposal to give counties more power over their local income taxes received preliminary approval in the House of Delegates Thursday.

Senate President Seeks To Enhance State Education Board To Prepare For Blueprint Reforms

Maryland lawmakers are trying to strengthen the State Board of Education in preparation for the sweeping education reform plan.

Transportation Authority Gets First Look At Potential I-495/I-270 Tolls

Motorists who use Maryland’s new High-Occupancy Toll lanes along Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway (I-495) can expect to pay.

Gaming Companies Make Pitch For More Mobile Sports Betting Licenses

Gaming companies — and those hoping to climb aboard the bandwagon — Thursday urged a House panel to greatly expand the number of licenses.

Wawa Data Breach: Payout MD Customers Could Receive

In 2019, Wawa suffered a massive breach of MD customer data. Now, a proposed settlement could lead to a $9 million payout to those affected.

Maryland's Frosh Leads Attorneys General In Support For Federal Election Reform Package

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of a federal election reform Tuesday.

Opinion: Achieving Our Climate Goals With Composting

If Maryland is to achieve its climate goals, we need to source more renewable energy, reduce energy usage and improve our waste management.

House Advances Proposal To Provide Relief For Thousands Of Immigrant Taxpayers

The Maryland House Ways and Means Committee voted to move forward with a proposal to provide relief for thousands of tax-paying immigrants.

Bills Would Expand Ballot Drop-Boxes, Allow Voters To Automatically Receive Absentee Ballots

After voters overwhelmingly embraced mail-in voting, legislators are looking to permanently expand and improve the absentee ballot system.

Wes Moore Actively Exploring 2022 Bid For Governor

Wes Moore, Baltimore born-and-bred author, anti-poverty advocate and social entrepreneur, is mulling seeking the Democratic nomination.

State House COVID Tests That Forced Quarantines Were False-Positives, Subsequent Testing Shows

Follow-up tests rendered negative results, Ferguson announced, at a session in which six senators were absent, some due to quarantine.

Hogan Catches "Flak" For Red Line Cancellation At U.S. Senate Hearing On Infrastructure

Testifying virtually before the U.S. Senate Wednesday, Hogan Jr. (R) ran into "surprising criticism" centering on his 2015 decision.

Students Will Sit For Up To Seven Hours Of Standardized Tests This Spring

Maryland students must take statewide standardized tests this spring that can take up more than seven hours.

MD Gas Prices Spike Due To Winter Weather, Here's How Much

Winter weather forced refineries to shut down, which spiked gas prices. Here's how much more Maryland drivers are paying at the pump.

Franchot Gets Major Union Endorsement In 2022 Race For Governor

State Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) Tuesday received the first major endorsement of his 2022 bid for governor.

Cox Resolution Would End Covid Emergency In Maryland

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. declared a COVID-19 “state of emergency” nearly a year ago, on March 5, 2020.

Senators Press State Officials To Improve Vaccination Rates Among Non-White Residents

Appointments at Maryland’s COVID-19 mass-vaccination sites will be managed by a new web portal beginning in March.

Opinion: Immigration Status Should Not Be A Barrier To Working Family Tax Credits

Most Marylanders would agree economic supports should be available to all who need them.

Sweeping Climate Bill Passes Senate Committee After Four Voting Sessions

The omnibus climate action bill would put Maryland on track towards achieving statewide net-zero emissions by 2045.