Sports Gambling Referendum Enjoys Public Support, But Key Questions Remain

Two weeks before election day, backers of legalized sports gambling in Maryland appear to be cruising toward an easy victory.

Alanah Davis: Bobbing For A Grapple On Modern Politics, Are We Bad Apples If We Don’t Vote?

Is Halloween as pagan as we behave all year-round as humans?

Scott Names Transition Team Leaders As Foe’s Poll Shows Tightening Mayoral Election

Council President Scott, the Democratic nominee for mayor, released a list Tuesday of the nine leaders of his transition team.

Report: Eastern Shore Has Unhealthy Levels Of Nitrate In Drinking Water Due To CAFOs

Two counties on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore have unhealthy levels of Nitrate in drinking water, the report states.

Real Talk Event To Feature Maryland Colleges

Real Talk is a College Board exploration initiative designed to connect Black families with nationwide college admissions representatives.

Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Hagerstown, MD

New fulfillment center to create hundreds of new, full-time jobs and great futures

Key Aide To House Speaker Joining Lobbying Outfit

Jason F. Weintraub, who has spent the past eight years as a General Assembly staffer, is moving on to join a lobbying firm.

Frank DeFilippo: Not The Ink Blue State People Think It Is

The author discusses Maryland's "Republican heydays" and its eventual shift to a Democratic bent.

Sen. Hester: MSDE, Do More To Support Local School Districts During Pandemic

The following is an open letter to the Maryland State Board of Education and its top officials.

U.S. Attorney Taps Veteran Prosecutor To Monitor Election Fraud, Voter Intimidation In Maryland

Assistant U.S. Attorney Leo J. Wise will handle complaints about voter intimidation and fraud in Maryland during the ongoing election.

General Assembly Hires Counsel, Subpoenas Former Hogan Chief Of Staff

Having been rebuffed in efforts to get Hogan’s former chief of staff to testify voluntarily, Maryland lawmakers have issued a subpoena.

Opinion: Threats Of Election Chaos Need Not Result In Disaster

Baseless claims of individual voter fraud are fueling worry that President Trump and his supporters will try to steal the election.

Federal Rural Health Panel Offers Little Help For The Public On COVID-19

The website for a federal advisory panel on rural health headed by former Kansas Gov. Colyer "has been silent," the report states.

House Police Reform Panel Recommends LEOBR Repeal, New Accountability Measures

He said that there are “segments” of the law as it stands that he thinks are worth discussing and explaining to the public.

Regulators Tell Lawmakers Of Telehealth Growth, Benefits, Pitfalls

Fewer Marylanders are having virtual appointments with their doctors than during this spring’s peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MD Fall Foliage: Peak Colors Spread To 3 Counties

If you're looking for fall foliage, we can help. Maryland DNR staffers say one county is at peak color and 2 are near it this weekend.

Md. LCV Scorecard Faults Lawmakers On Failure Of Bills Addressing Climate Change, Transportation

Climate change and transportation were the two largest areas of failure for the 2020 General Assembly session, according to the report.

Opinion: The 9 District Lies

There are many important decisions that Montgomery County voters will have to make in this election, the presidency at the top of the list.

What Happens In Maryland If The Supreme Court Strikes Down The Affordable Care Act?

In the span of six months, Timothy Reyburn bought a new car, lost his job and his wife was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.

Josh Kurtz: Around The Maryland Political World

This should be a golden moment for Marilyn and Nick Mosby, Baltimore City’s very own power/glamour couple.

Before Voters Head To Polls, AG Frosh Issues Warning Against Intimidation

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) issued a harsh warning against Trump's bullies at the polls, also warning voters not to be intimidated.

900 MD Workers Get Virus, 3 Die, Union Says: Patch PM

Security guard shot at ballot box, police report | Rapid transit line launches | State workers get coronavirus | Jobless claims near 1.25M.

Here Are Maryland’s Potential Electors For 2020

The next president of the United States will ultimately be chosen by the 538-member Electoral College when it convenes in December.

Kanye West Qualifies As Write-In Presidential Candidate In Maryland

Kanye West has qualified as a write-in candidate for the presidential election in Maryland, state election officials confirmed Wednesday.

In Montgomery, Officials Talk Federal Stimulus, Revenues, And Education Reform Veto

State and local officials say the economic hit brought on by the pandemic might not be as bad as originally expected.

Former Maryland Electors Share Thoughts On Electoral College As General Election Approaches

Millions of Marylanders are expected to cast their ballots by mail and in-person for the upcoming general election.

Judge Steven Platt: Does Judicial Philosophy Matter?

In the case of Trump's Barrett and her pernicious right-wing agenda, it seems to certainly matter.

State Launches PR Blitz To Urge Marylanders To Get Their Flu Shots

The Maryland Department of Health has launched a statewide multimedia campaign, “Fight the Flu,” to encourage Marylanders to get flu shots.

Women, Democrats More Cautious About Coronavirus Risks: Poll

Nearly half of all Marylanders have experienced financial hardship since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people remain concerned.

Hogan Taps Former Communications Guru As New Chief Of Staff

Hogan Jr. (R) announced he is bringing back Amelia Chassé Alcivar, a top aide in his first term, as chief of staff.

Frank DeFilippo: Marylanders, Be Very Afraid Of COVID — And Our Proximity To The White House

Marylanders have every reason to be afraid of the coronavirus. They’re within spitting distance of the polluted Trump White House.

Some Maryland State Parks Get Busy — So Try These Instead

In 2020, the number of visitors to Maryland state parks is unprecedented. DNR officials suggest less crowded parks to visit.

Delegates Charkoudian And W. Fisher: Honoring All Americans

2020 has been a year of moral reckoning.

Why Maryland Will Have Roughly 19 Million In-Person Ballots For The Nov. Election

Maryland has an electorate of roughly 4 million voters, but election officials ordered roughly 19 million ballots for in-person voting.

State Legislatures Have More Women And Racial Diversity, Compared To Five Years Ago

Gender and racial representation in Maryland’s State House continues to outpace most states, according to a new national census.

Senate Republicans Pick Simonaire, Hough As New Leaders

Simonaire and Hough were chosen by State Senate Republicans "as expected" to be their top leaders, the report says.

Trump’s Rhetoric On Election Integrity Unfolds In Courtrooms, Tweets

Trump's baseless, cowardly attacks on Kamala Harris have only further convoluted and cheapened the process.

Maryland Democrats Get Perfect Score From Human Rights Campaign, While Harris Gets A Zero

Harris, seeking his sixth term, faces military veteran Mason, who is also a champion of LGBTQ rights.

Alternative Fiscal Forecast Shows Sagging State Revenues If Labor Market Recovery Slows

An alternative financial forecast shows that sustained job losses could drive state revenues down by $1.5 billion over original estimates.

Maryland School For The Deaf Parents And Alumni Decry Culture Of Racism And Elitism, Demand More Oversight

Superintendent, Board of Trustees accused of failing to address "pervasive culture of racism and elitism" at the school.