Opinion: Process To Recoup Funds Owed To State's Mental Health Providers Is Unfair

Hogan's attempt to recoup this money is called "unfair and dangerously destabilizing to Maryland’s public behavioral health system."

MD Quarantine For Spotted Lanternfly Expands To 10 Counties, Baltimore

Experts urge residents to report the invasive spotted lanternfly as Maryland expands its quarantine. Here's how you can stop the pest.

MD To View Supermoon, 5 Planets Align, ‘Blue Clouds' In June

A strawberry supermoon, the rare alignment of five planets and "blue clouds" will dazzle Maryland skywatchers in June, astronomers say.

3,800 Maryland Lives Could Have Been Saved With COVID Vaccines: Study

While 81 percent of Marylanders are fully vaccinated, a study shows that about 3,800 lives could have been saved with COVID-19 shots.

Eat Local: Maryland Farmers Market Guide 2022

Most farmers markets across Maryland are open for the season. Check out our guide to some of the best produce and seafood the state offers.

EPA Names Director For Its Chesapeake Bay Program

“I'm thrilled to have Kandis join our team, as we step up restoration efforts for the Bay in the face of emerging challenges" -- A. Ortiz

Democratic Candidates For Governor Tout Electability At Mecca Of Voter Turnout

“I love Leisure World because you understand democracy is not a spectator sport,” said a candidate, former U.S. Labor Secretary Perez.

Political Notes: Keiffer Mitchell Headed To K Street; A Democrat Straw Poll; Green Group Anoints ‘Climate Champions;' More

“Whether a red or blue state, decision-makers confront similar issues such as public health, the economy, education, technology" -- Monroe

Remote Voting In The U.S. House Hits A Second Anniversary, But It May Be Its Last

Because some members used it while running for higher office or attending political events, undermining the legitimacy of the system.

Political Notes: Brown Snags AFSCME Backing; MPT Debate Announced; New Role For Baker Campaign Chief; More

“We have chosen a candidate we believe will stick up for working people — not just people that work in the public sector" -- Pat Moran

Under New Management, House Panel Scrutinizes Metro Safety Record

“Politics is local and I have a Green Line station in my district, as well as thousands of constituents who commute by transit" -- Barnes

MTA Unveils Seven East-West Transit Options For Baltimore; Public Input Sought

Transit advocates said the new study will offer the state's new governor and legislature a fresh start.

U.S. DOT Push To Fund Passenger And Freight Rail Projects Includes Port Of Baltimore Improvements

“Passenger rail represents an affordable way for Americans to travel between cities for work, to visit families and more" -- Pete Buttigieg

BREAKING: Alsobrooks Asks Prince George's School Board Chair Juanita Miller To Resign

Earlier this week, the Maryland State Board of Education made public two charges against Miller — charges that could lead to her removal.

MD Weather: Flood Watch, Severe Storm Watch Posted In 22 Jurisdictions

Most of Maryland is under a severe thunderstorm watch and a flood watch Thursday with the threat of severe storms ahead for the evening.

Political Notes: Moore Getting Oprah Treatment; Schulz Sticks To The Script; Gansler Lays Out Crime Plan

Winfrey, according to the campaign, will interview Moore “about leadership and the challenges families in Maryland are facing."

Survey Shows Where Candidates For Governor Stand On Renewable Energy And Factory Farms

Perennial candidate Robin Ficker is the only Republican candidate for governor who responded to the survey.

Adams, Lierman Describe Visions For Comptroller's Office At Tuesday Evening Forum

The winner of the July Democratic primary for comptroller will face term-limited Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is unopposed.

Top 20 House Primaries To Watch In Maryland

The retirement of a venerable incumbent can scramble the dynamic in any district — and leave the incumbent or incumbents feeling jittery.

New Bill Grants Theatrical Production Tax Credit in Maryland

HB641 to produce weeks of union wages, hotel occupancy, state travel and more

‘This Is A Big Job': Leonard Takes On Shellenberger In Baltimore County State's Attorney Primary

A tough-on-crime Democrat, Shellenberger is called; he will square up against the young, self-described “progressive” attorney in Leonard.

Opinion: Climate Change Likely To Increase Risk Of Natural Disasters And Toxic Exposure

Climate change has become a mainstay in public discussion due to its pernicious, long-lasting implications that affect communities.

Tuesday Night: Maryland Democratic Candidates' Forum For Comptroller Is Virtual, 7 P.M.

The League of Women Voters is the lead sponsor for the events; Kurtz is moderator.

Gubernatorial Candidate Ashwani Jain Seeks To Take Money Out Of Politics

Jain has managed to pack his résumé with experience in community organizing, sales, consulting, and, most recently, as a program director.

In Final Actions, Hogan Vetoes Bills Dealing With Union Dues, Red Line, And Mail-In Ballots

Hogan, whose final term ends next January, was required by law to act on the remaining pieces of pending legislation passed.

State Board Of Education Moves Forward With Process That Could Remove Chair Of Prince George's County Board

A copy of the notice of charges was not immediately available. The state board voted on the issue at a closed session meeting recently.

Opinion: The Work Is Not Over To Ensure A Strong Paid Family Leave Program

Earlier this year, the General Assembly took a major step forward in supporting Maryland's working families by passing landmark legislation.

Blueprint Accountability Board Seeking Advisers On Key Education Policy Areas

The seven-member Accountability and Implementation Board plans to have four advisory committees, each tasked to undertake a key policy.

Alzheimer's Association heralds state's dementia-capabable government

New Dementia Services and Brain Health makes Maryland the 17th state to have dementia governance

Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Aldi: MD Grocery Hours For Memorial Day 2022

Whole Foods, Costco, Harris Teeter, Target, Wegmans, Trader Joe's, Aldi: Check which Maryland grocery stores are open on Memorial Day 2022.

15 MD Schools Make Money’s Best Colleges By Value Ranking

Want to get the most for your educational dollar? Fifteen MD colleges are listed in Money’s new “Best Colleges in America, Ranked By Value.”

Hogan, Scott Swap Messages On City Crime

Since Hogan took office, Baltimore's homicide count has clearly topped 300 deaths per year. According to the Sun, this year? 130 murders.

Don Mohler: It's Pedal To The Metal Time In Statewide Primaries

The political arena is not unlike the sporting world. More often than not, who has the momentum matters.

Political Notes: Booker Rallies Md., Democrats; Adams On The Air; Endorsement News

“I saw all the people who are running for governor, and I thought, the ballot's gonna be longer than a CVS receipt,” Mr. Booker joked.

It's Not That Easy Being A Green Bank In Maryland, But It's Getting Easier

But Congress is a hard place to get anything substantive done, and Van Hollen has largely been stymied in his efforts.

Special Session Unlikely, As Top Officials Continue Squabbling Over Automatic Gas Tax Increase

If the presiding officers were inclined to call lawmakers back to Annapolis, they likely would have, but instead released a statement.

Moore Calls On Hogan To Act On City Gun Violence In Wake Of Texas School Shooting

Moore, a frontrunner in the 2022 race for governor, called on Hogan to take a series of immediate actions to quell violence in the city.

Agreeing On Most Policy Points, Democratic AG Candidates Tout Resumes During Forum

The most contentious question during the forum was what kind of experience concocts the best candidate: legislative or prosecutorial?

Kalman Hettleman: Putting Gubernatorial Candidates To The Test

Otherwise, it's hard to pick an education favorite. In forums, gubernatorial candidates are usually lobbed softball questions.

Opinion: Baltimore County Council "Fails To Meet Important Goals" Of Police Accountability

They were supposed to have been met in accordance with the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021.