Moore Recommits Maryland To Highest National Climate Goals For Electric Vehicle Sales

The Maryland Air Quality Control Advisory Council voted unanimously to recommend the Department of Environment adopt the standards.

As Lawmakers Prepare 2024 Budget, Structural Deficit Emerges From $478 Million Dip In Revenue

Barnes' comments came shortly after the state's Board of Revenue Estimates released new figures estimating a $478 million revenue dip.

Opinion: More Than Consumer Choice

Maryland, for years, has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship. That is the direct result of engaged stakeholders.

Judge Recommends That Juanita Miller Should Remain On Prince George's School Board

In a brief phone interview while in Egypt, Miller said Thursday, “I'm elated. If nothing else, the truth prevails.”

McGrath Faces Federal Fraud, Embezzlement Trial Today

By December 2016, McGrath left the governor's office to become the CEO and chair of the quasi-public Maryland Environmental Service.

Moore's Pick To Lead State Police Faces Tough Battle For Confirmation In Maryland Senate

Butler faces a difficult 10 days leading into what will likely be a March 20 appearance before the Senate Executive Nomination Committee.

Notes: Moore's Southern Junket; Harford Council Case Goes Supreme; A Tolling Issue; A Trone Triumph And More

The governor's jumpshot and his southern junket are not about being state government's answer to Bo Jackson.

After Years Of Defeat, Senate Committee Gives Near Unanimous Recommendation To Move Child Sexual Abuse Bill To Full Chamber

Lorenz, who pushed 15 years to get this legislation passed, suffered abuse as a teenager when he attended a private school in Kentucky.

Moore Appointee To Stadium Authority Board Active In Civic Causes, Prominent In Hispanic Community

In announcing her appointment last month, Moore's office touted Martinez as the chief strategy officer for Project Enhancement Corp.

NASA Rocket Launch Canceled Saturday, No Viewing For MD

The Electron rocket was set to launch Saturday evening from Wallops Island, Virginia. It was canceled by strong winds, NASA said.

MD’s Fight Against Spotted Lanternfly Destruction Starts Now

Removing and destroying spotted lanternfly egg masses before nymphs emerge is the best way to stop their spread, Maryland ag officials say.

House Gives Preliminary Approval To Bill That Would Regulate Legalized Cannabis Industry

Amending the legislation to address matters beyond regulating the new business is outside the bounds of the debate, Wilson said.

Opinion: Home Care Workers Deserve Higher Pay

My son Rob Stone, age 25, an artist and advocate, has disabilities and complex medical needs. Rob takes classes and plays baseball.

Bill Envisions Extra Scrutiny Of Powerful Public Service Commission, Already Slated For A Facelift

“Let's make sure they have resources and tools they need to be on track with Climate Solutions [law] and with the transition" -- Amprey

Gun Bill Receives Preliminary Approval In Maryland Senate

It's being considered after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that New York's concealed carry permit law violated the 14th Amendment.

Transurban Announces It Will Exit Proposed Toll Lane Expansion

The announcement comes less than two weeks before the company was required to meet a key deadline and submit its design and finance plans.

Aging Software Failure In Maryland Hobbles Processing Of Tax Returns, Refunds

Adam Abadir, a spokesperson for the agency, said the outage was the result of aging computer software.

What Time Will Sun Set In MD As Daylight Saving Time Begins?

Daylight saving time is about to start for 2023. The Maryland Legislature is considering bills to keep DST year-round.

Snow Chance In MD Forecast To Start Cool, Rainy Weekend

The weather forecast call for parts of Maryland to see a rain/snow mix on Friday, the start of a cool and rainy weekend.

Maryland Officials Plan Final Pitch For Feds To Relocate FBI Headquarters To The State

“While [this] has been a great priority for us, and our governor calls it his personal priority, this is a Maryland priority,” Watson said.

Opinion: Age-Appropriate Design Code Would Require Tech Companies To Prioritize Safety Of Children – Instead Of Profit

As a mother of a 3 1/2 year old, I have spent hours upon hours reading product reviews and trying to find the best, safest products.

Moore Joins Maryland Officials In Push To Relocate FBI In Majority Black Jurisdiction

Moore and other members of “Team Maryland” met with representatives from the GSA and FBI to implore it locate in Greenbelt or Landover.

Notes: Ending A "Lifetime" Appointment; Claims Against School Board Members Dismissed; House Debates Ahead; A New Stadium

Kagan, lead sponsor of Senate Bill 863, said the legislation treats the elections “administrator in the same way as every state employee."

Opinion: Pollution Is Not Renewable Energy

Last week, community leaders and environmentalists spoke at a state Senate committee hearing in favor of the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act.

Moore Spent $4.6 Million For Inaugural Festivities, According To Report

The Moore-Miller Inaugural Committee spent more than $4.3 million on the festivities.

Senate Moves Forward With Bill That Would Allow Attorney General To Prosecute Police-Involved Deaths

The unit currently investigates police interactions that result in death or injuries likely to cause the death of a civilian.

Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Expands To 17 MD Counties, Baltimore

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to a total of 17 counties and the city of Baltimore.

Listeria Risk Prompts Shrimp Recall At MD Grocery Store Chain

Customers should return a brand of prepackaged shrimp to the nearest MD store because it may be contaminated with listeria, Lidl US said.

Four-Day Workweek Bill Withdrawn, As Costs, Tradition Derail Proposal

Del. Vaughn Stewart, (D-Montgomery), held out hope of study by the state Department of Labor, which lawmakers could still require.

Opinion: Lawmakers Should Tie Minimum Wage To The Consumer Price Index, To Help Narrow The Income Gap

Indexing the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index is an essential component of The Fair Wage Act.

Maryland First State In The Country With A Plan To Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits With Federal Funds

The plan comes as states across the country are dealing with theft of millions of dollars in stolen electronic benefits through SNAP.

Bill To Expand State's Offshore Wind Energy Economy Has Broad Support — But It's Not A Done Deal

But in Annapolis, that's no sure recipe for success.

House, Senate Republicans Urge Democratic Colleagues To ‘Take Action' To Combat Violent Crime

The bill also would increase penalties for illegal possession of a firearm to a maximum sentence of five years in prison, or fine.

Commentary: What You Don't Know, Can Kill You; Maryland Should Require Fentanyl Testing In Hospitals

I thought I had a predictable two semesters ahead of myself, as I started the final year of graduate school.

House Committees Reshuffled, As Ethics Questions Arise

The announcement was made on the floor by House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) at the same time as a committee assignment.

Hogan, Announcing He Won't Run In 2024: "We Must Move On From Donald Trump"

“To once again be a successful governing party, we must move on from Donald Trump. There are several competent Republican leaders" -- Hogan

Notes: Cabinet Secretaries Sworn In; Harford Committee Looks For Councilmember; Cannabis Bill Moves Forward

“Every person in this room is sacrificing something in order to help to build a better state, but your service will save us" -- Gov. Moore

Another High-Stakes Airport Contract Bogs Down In Controversy In Maryland

The Board of Public Works also voted, without debate or explanation, to draw out the term of another longtime airport contractor.

Full Worm Moon: Will MD Conditions Favor A ‘Moonbow’?

The full worm moon will look bigger in Maryland when it's near the horizon because of what's called the "moon illusion."

MPT's Maryland Farm & Harvest 10th-anniversary special airs on March 7

Episode was filmed at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster