Moms Demand Action Group Backs Police Reform Legislation, Calls For Tighter Purchasing Restrictions

The Maryland chapter of Mom’s Demand Action announced their legislative priorities, emphasizing a need for "meaningful police reform."

Senate Panel Moves Hogan’s RELIEF Act, With An Extra $520 Million

The Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee voted to move forward with Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s COVID-19 relief proposal.

Senators Consider Sweeping Climate Bill — And More Modest Measures

There are many ways to skin a cat and, in the General Assembly, there appear to be many ways to confront the climate crisis.

Heather Mizeur To Challenge Congressman Harris

Mizeur is the former state delegate who ran a surprisingly strong bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2014.

Eastern Shore Pipeline Receives Final Approval From Board Of Public Works

The Board of Public Works Wednesday unanimously approved the last key step for the extension of a controversial natural gas pipeline.

As U.S. Reckons With Racism, MD Lawmaker Offers Bill To Reduce Health Care Gaps

The bill would seek to "identify and eliminate" health disparities in Maryland, in which health standards in Black communities lag behind.

Montgomery County Sets Up Council Redistricting Commission

The Montgomery council appointed 11 county residents to serve on a redistricting commission responsible for drawing new boundaries.

Maryland Senators Add $520 Million To Hogan’s Relief Proposal

Maryland senators are tacking an additional $520 million onto Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s (R) billion-dollar COVID-19 relief effort.

Capital Beltway, I-270 Will Combat Traffic With Toll Lanes

After years of study, the Maryland Department of Transportation has chosen its “preferred alternative” for Hogan Jr.’s expansion plan.

Josh Kurtz: Campaign Finance Reports Reorder The 2022 Election — Not!

Well, we’ve had time to read through and absorb the latest round of state campaign finance reports, and here’s our big takeaway.

31-Year-Old Obama Staffer Launches Bid For MD Governor

A former Obama administration official announced Wednesday he's seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.

Hogan’s Stimulus Plan Gets First, Brief Airing In Senate

Administration officials pressed senators to quickly pass Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s (R) proposed COVID-19 relief package Tuesday.

Hogan To Close Two State Pre-Release Facilities By July

AFSCME Council 3 President Patrick Moran said he urges Hogan to "reverse this decision.” The facilities targeted house 335 inmates.

Del. Nicole Williams: Conversations About Police Reform Must Address Sexual Misconduct By Officers

Williams writes the Legislature must work to expunge "a culture of misogyny," "sexual exploitation," and other abuses of power by officers.

Learning Loss During Pandemic: Student Enrollment Declines In MD

Maryland’s public schools saw a 3 percent decline in enrollment during the first quarter, relevant to exposure to the coronavirus.

Maryland To Open Six Mass Vaccination Sites As Biden Vows More Doses For States

Maryland will open six mass vaccination sites beginning early next month to help boost the state’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

State Ed. Board Chair: Writer’s Accusations Offensive To Department Staff

Crawford says Hettleman's opinion piece "included many unsubstantiated and unattributed claims."

State Teachers’ Union Responds To Hogan’s Pressure On Schools To Reopen

The state teachers’ union responded Tuesday, stating in part that “the roadblocks to resuming in-person instruction must cease.”

Why Expand Vaccine Eligibility While Doses Are Scarce, Lawmakers Ask

Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Maryland is quickly outpacing the state’s supply of vaccines, causing confusion for residents.

Rental Housing Group Gets New State House Lobbyist

The Maryland Multi-Housing Association, a trade association for multi-family homes and apartments, has hired a new lobbyist.

House Republicans Call For The Courts To Reopen

House Republican leaders sent a letter to Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera Monday requesting that she provide an update on opening the courts.

Frosh ‘Proud’ As Supreme Court Ends State’s Emoluments Lawsuit Against Trump

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) expressed satisfaction Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal lawsuit.

Opinion: When Schools Are Hostile To Online Course Choice

K-12 public school districts have not made a good-faith effort to provide students with best available outsourced online learning options.

Del. Darryl Barnes: Override Hogan’s Tobacco Tax Veto To Save Lives In Maryland

Barnes, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, states here that "health inequities" in Maryland must be eliminated.

Here’s A Look At Fundraising By Every State Senator

Nearly half of Maryland’s 47 state senators entered their third year in office with at least $100,000 in their campaign accounts.

Lawmakers Look To Snuff Out Flavored Tobacco Products

Maryland lawmakers prefer electronic cigarette flavorings be banned from stores and shelves, as legislation is introduced to that effect.

Frank DeFilippo: Christmas May Come In April

Here’s hoping the Easter Bunny delivers my Christmas gift. Santa Claus tried by mail.

Opinion: It’s 11 O’Clock. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?

Following the 1960’s riots and curfews in cities across America, variations of this question remained a refrain on TV for decades.

Former Colleagues Say One Last Farewell To Miller

He was remembered by his successor as “a country boy from Clinton who became a kingmaker in Annapolis.”

Maryland Lawmakers Look To Amend State Constitution To Include Environmental Rights

Maryland lawmakers seek to amend the state constitution to establish that everybody has an inalienable right to a healthy environment.

Bill Would Eliminate ‘Panic’ Defense For Attacks On LGBTQ Individuals

The House Judiciary Committee heard virtual testimony in support of proposed legislation banning the so-called LGBTQ “panic” defense.

Ferguson, Jones Become Money Magnets

When they became senate president and speaker of the House, respectively, their fundraising "took off," the report states.

Opinion: MoCo Council Should Vote No On Industrial Solar In The Agricultural Reserve

The following is an open letter to the Montgomery County Council:

MD $1 Million Winner As $1B Mega Millions Jackpot Is Won

A Maryland player has won $1 million even though Friday's $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won in another state.

Lawmakers Consider Protections For Transit Operators, Sports Officials

Three years ago, a House committee rejected a proposal to make attacks on transit personnel a felony.

Opinion: State’s Public Behavioral Health System Struggles At A Critical Moment

Isolation, loss of income, grief, among other negative factors, have an impact on the population's mental health, says a health official.

Barve Decides Against Bid For Comptroller

Del. Kumar P. Barve (D-Montgomery) has decided not to enter the race for comptroller next year.

Franchot Banks $2.2 Million, But Alsobrooks And Olszewski Raised More In Past Year

Comptroller Franchot (D), the sole declared candidate for governor in 2022, had $2.2 million in his campaign treasury as of a week ago.

Economist Sees Brighter Days Ahead In Maryland — But Not For All

Parents' efforts affecting their careers, small businesses surviving, and challenges of remote learning will play a role in the recovery.

Hogan Declares Schools Should Reopen By March, As Lawmakers Debate How To Address Learning Loss

Governor Hogan Jr. (R) and State Supt. Karen B. Salmon urged local school systems to begin hybrid in-person learning by March.