Audit Faults State Agency For Personnel Law Violation

A former high-ranking state employee was awarded five months administrative leave worth nearly $56,000, in apparent violation.

Deschenaux And Meyers: How COVID Affects The Budget And How We Can Prepare For Future Shocks

The COVID pandemic has presented us with a string of important medical questions to which we initially had no answers.

Here’s A Status Report On Police Reform Measures Passed By House Workgroup

The House Workgroup to Address Police Reform and Accountability is preparing its recommendations ahead of the 2021 legislative session.

MDOT Takes Over Rail Contracts From Purple Line Contractors

The Dept. of Transportation has assumed key contracts, the latest in what has become a daily saga of indecision which is the Purple Line.

MD Halloween 2020: Submit Your Scary Haunted Yard Photo

We are compiling a list of spooky yards, houses and kid-friendly spots to check out in Maryland and need your help.

Green Party Candidate Continues To Amass Support And Endorsements In Baltimore City Council Bid

Franca Muller Paz wakes up at 5:30 in the morning to prepare for her Spanish classes on Zoom.

Fines And Fees Make Re-Entry For Ex-Offenders Especially Difficult During COVID-19

District and circuit court fees: $0.25 to $300

Advocates Want Stability For Nursing Homes After Months Of Turmoil From COVID-19

Since March, roughly 56 percent of Maryland’s COVID deaths have occurred in long-term care places, such as nursing homes, assisted living.

Maryland Elections Officials Say They’re Ready To ‘Rock 'n' Roll’

With less than a month until the Nov. 3 election, state election officials say they are ready to “rock and roll” as preparations wrap up.

Opinion: State’s Dentists Navigating A New Normal During Pandemic

During the past six months, we have seen Marylanders across the state step up to help friends and neighbors in need.

Financial Agreement Gives State, Purple Line Partners Last Chance At Negotiation

Not until the end of the month, officials say, will financial arrangements on this controversial project be "unwound."

List Maintenance Or Voter Purges? How The Practice Of Maintaining Voter Lists Became So Polarized

Racist motives in purging voting rolls likely cost Stacey Abrams, a respected candidate, her bid for governor against Trump acolyte Kemp.

Kalman Hettleman: A Tiny Cheer For DeVos? Let’s Root For A New Educator In Chief

It's not just in Trump's corrupt world, believe it or not. Betsy DeVos may be the worst cabinet appointment of all time.

Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over MD, Orionids Cue Up

The Draconid meteor shower is visible over MD, look tonight. October is filled with celestial shows, including a rare Halloween blue moon.

Forget The 2020 Election; Here Are Some Early Poll Results On 2022

The first public poll on the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election finds lots of uncertainty ― unsurprisingly, at this early stage.

Financial Agreement Gives State, Purple Line Partners Last Chance At Negotiation

Awash in controversy, the controversial Purple Line Project attempts to trudge on.

Supreme Court Ruling On Voting Rights Act Opened Floodgates For New Restrictions

It had not been a day since the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled one of the pillars of voting rights in America when Republicans pounced.

Advocates Tell State Lawmakers They Need More Funding To Help The Homeless

Maryland housing advocates say they have seen a huge uptick in people asking for assistance for evictions since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Baltimore City Council Votes To Control Harmful Pesticides

The Baltimore City Council voted to curtail the use of three controversial pesticides — effective July 1, 2022, if signed into law.

With Digital Divide Starker Than Ever, More Than 400k Marylanders Lack Broadband

Maryland is making strides to close the digital divide, with a variety of government programs and private partnerships.

Shakeup Hits Senate Republican Caucus

Maryland Senate Republicans will enter the 2021 General Assembly session with new leaders, the GOP caucus announced Tuesday night.

Opinion: Coalition Asked Legislators To Commit To Police Reform. It’s Still Waiting For A Response

I am the mother of Gary Hopkins Jr., who was killed by law enforcement in Prince George’s County.

MD Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Maryland community. Here's how you can help.

As Courts Reopen, Public Defenders Fear For Themselves And Their Clients

Christiani and other public defenders "are in a state of freefall," as well as work quarters being "frightening in general," she states.

Sarbanes: ‘For The People’ Reforms Ready To Go If Democrats Sweep

Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D-Md.) thinks House Democrats will again try to pass their “For The People” reform package in 2021.

Parts Of The Election System Are Ripe For Hacking: ‘Encryption? We Don’t Do That’

This year, the fight will be buttressed and stronger than ever, in an attempt to prevent election hacking.

Voter Fraud Myth Persists Despite Constant Failure To Prove Claims

Trump and the conservative Heritage Foundation use voter-myth fraud to attempt to justify laws to prevent the disenfranchised from voting.

Franchot Abruptly Parts Company With His Closest Political Adviser

If there was one durable political relationship in Annapolis, it was between state Comptroller Franchot (D) and his longtime chief of staff.

These Maryland Billionaires Are Getting Richer During Pandemic

The wealth of the nation’s billionaires increased by 29 percent during the coronavirus pandemic. See how MD's richest residents fared.

Safe Chain Solutions Names New Warehouse Manager

Six-Year Company Veteran Promoted

Frank DeFilippo: Between Trump And Debtor’s Prison

Author cites Trump's "contemptuous, spoil-sport" debate performance, and his years-long cavernous debt.

Group Forms To Promote Progressive Agenda In Annapolis, Centering On Pandemic And 'Systemic Inequities'

A former member of President Obama’s cabinet is launching an organization to promote bold solutions in Annapolis.

John King: Crises Can Be Catalysts For Change

The cabin where my great-grandfather Charles King and his family lived as enslaved people still stands today in Gaithersburg.

‘I Just Don’t Trust The System Any More’: Voters On Edge As Election Nears

Widespread anxiety and confusion, compounded by the pandemic, has the voting public asking numerous questions about deadlines and protocol.

Opinion: With No Special Session, Legislature Is Ignoring Its Responsibilities

Hogan and the federal government are not "meeting the critical needs of people," the author believes, and wants the Legislature to act.

What Happens If A Presidential Candidate Can’t Appear On The Ballot?

With less than a month until the election, Trump’s situation leaves Americans confused, as doctors disagree and reports are inscrutable.

Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Reform Policing Practices, Protect The Mentally Ill

Chairwoman Atterbeary stated "We need sweeping police reform and we need it now." The workgroup went through 14 hours of testimony.

Anne Arundel Ballot Questions ― To Expand Audits, Council Oversight ― Explained

Although Election Day isn’t until Nov. 3, many Marylanders will vote early; key Anne Arundel County ballot questions are detailed here.

Federal Planners Push Back At Hogan’s Plan To Add Toll Lanes On Beltway, 270

Members of an influential federal panel expressed frustration with the Maryland State Highway Administration on Thursday.

Know Your Ballot: Voters Could OK Sports Gambling, Expand Legislature’s Budget Power

Maryland voters will hold power this fall ― casting ballots to decide whether the legislature can create a sports betting industry.