Horror In Ukraine Hits Close To Home For Maryland Lawmaker

Reznik, a Montgomery County Democrat, was born in Kyiv in 1974, and immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was 4 years old.

Opinion: Baltimore County Needs Red Maple Place

Baltimore County needs affordable housing, which has been stymied by local opposition and a volunteer board that kills projects -- authors

Frank DeFilippo: Health Care As Wealth Care Instead Of Medicare

Concierge, as anyone who's been to France or stayed at a luxe hotel knows, defines a person who attends to the needs and wants of guests.

Service Employees International Union Locals Endorse Perez In Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

It is the latest union endorsement for the former Maryland and U.S. labor secretary, and one of the last big union endorsements.

Nomination Of Sarah Bloom Raskin For Fed Seat In Doubt After Manchin Opposition

Manchin, a conservative Democrat from West Virginia seen as the linchpin in the evenly divided U.S. Senate, highlighted a disagreement.

Ghost Gun Bans Advance In The General Assembly, While House Of Delegates Passes Abortion Referendum Bill

In the Senate, Sen. Johnny Ray Salling (R-Baltimore County) and Sen. J.B. Jennings (R-Baltimore, Harford) asked questions about the policy.

Maryland's Last Public Confederate Monument Comes Down

The Talbot Boys Monument, which honors Marylanders who fought for the Confederacy, has stood outside a Maryland courthouse since 1916.

In New Indictment, Feds Say Marilyn Mosby Falsely Represented A $5K Gift From Nick Mosby On Fla. Mortgage Application

Marilyn Mosby has called this case against her "a political witch hunt."

State Leaders Moving To Temporarily Suspend Gas Tax As Revenue Estimates Soar

In a statement, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) called the surplus “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance substantial tax relief."

Senate Moves To Pass Climate Solutions Now Act After A Marathon Floor Session

The bill would achieve this, in part, by requiring owners of large buildings to gradually reduce their buildings' emissions by retrofits.

Senate Sends Access To Counsel In Evictions Funding Measure To House

Senate Bill 279 was introduced by Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman (D-Baltimore County).

Perciasepe: State's Net-Zero Emissions Goals Can't Be Met Anytime Soon Without Nuclear Power

This month, the Maryland General Assembly is debating essential climate legislation in both the House and Senate.

Opinion: Stop The Forced Separation Of Incarcerated Mothers From Their Infants

In 2015, Melissa Johnson (her name has been changed to protect her privacy) was forcibly separated from her daughter.

Rural, Suburban And Urban Leaders Join Bid To Restore Lost Road Repair Funds

The cuts were approved in reaction to a steep drop in revenues brought about by the recession.

Lawmaker: Medical Examiner's Office Says Autopsy Backlog Cleared

It follows inquiries made to the Department of Health, Governor's office, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

Dear Evan Hansen Tour Makes Baltimore Debut at The Hippodrome

Announces $25 digital lottery for every performance

DiPaula Resigns As Head Of UMMS Board

DiPaula Jr.'s resignation is effective immediately, the report indicates. The reason is he's changing his residency to another state.

News Roundup: Appeal Filed In Toll Lanes Case; Gansler On Call For “State Of Emergency;” Franchot On E-ZPass Complaints; More

His ruling came in response to a suit filed by Capital Express Mobility Partners, a losing bidder; CEMP challenged the state's selection.

After Republican Amendment Attempts, House Moves Forward With Abortion Access Bills

It would put a question on the 2022 general election asking voters whether they support “the fundamental right to reproductive liberty."

Calvin Ball For MACo: Time To Restore Local Infrastructure Funding And Fix Maryland's Roads

The federal focus on infrastructure is an incredible opportunity for Maryland to address the needs for communities across our state.

Open Letter: Does Montgomery County's GOP Really Want To Review Election Issues In A Bipartisan Manner?

The following is an open letter response to the Montgomery County GOP Chairman Reardon Sullivan:

Report: Maryland's Water Pollution Enforcement Is On The Decline

In the past year alone, MDE took 55 percent fewer water pollution enforcement actions than the historical average over the last 20 years.

Policies Diverge On House And Senate Ghost Gun Bills

The bill passed out of the House Judiciary Committee unamended recently on a party-line vote.

Paraphernalia Bill Moves In The House As Moon And Carter Push To Decriminalize Personal-Use Drugs

​​”Lowering penalties for possession of amounts of drugs small would bring our criminal justice system to the 21st Century" -- Mendes Dwyer

Del. Boyce: Climate Equity Bill Puts A Stop To Decades Of Harmful Decision-Making

What will the effect on Maryland and its residents be? The author said the answer cannot be "guestimated," and it requires broad thinking.

Opinion: Maryland Needs A Proven Tool To Confront Nursing Shortages

The two-year COVID-19 siege exacerbated health care work force challenges in Maryland and across the country.

Bill Would Push Back Blueprint Deadlines, AG Says Governor Was Required To Fund Adjustment

The seven-member Accountability and Implementation Board, appointed to implement and enforce it, convened for the first time in November.

Alsobrooks-Backed Recreation Funding Measure Runs Aground In Committee

Del. Mary Lehman (D-Prince George's) told colleagues on the House Environment and Transportation Committee that she has "deep reservations."

Gubernatorial Candidates Lay Out Climate Policies At Forum

Republican candidates Dan Cox and Kelly Schulz declined invitations to attend.

Political Notes: Moore's Ad Buy; Mizeur's Night On Capitol Hill; Namaste Politics; More

The campaign has released two ads, a 30-second video titled “Imagined” about Moore's roots, and a 60-second spot called “An Education."

Floor Report: Lawmakers Seek To Limit Possible Primary Election Delay; Introduce Russian Divestment Bill; More

House Bill 35, introduced by Del. Julie Palakovich Carr (D-Montgomery), would codify a longstanding election cost-sharing agreement.

2-Month-Old Baby Boy Taken From Hagerstown Found Safe: Police

According to Hagerstown police, the baby has been found safe in Washington, D.C. One person has been taken into custody.

Senate Passes Judicial Transparency Act, Gives Preliminary Approval To Coal Tar Sealant Ban

The bill was amended to remove its emergency status, and to aggregate the published sentencing data by county or circuit.

Federal Funds Will Help Shore Up Bridges In Danger Of Collapse, Lawmakers Say

“Infrastructure should be seen and not heard,” said Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D). “We don't want it crashing down around us.”

Trone And Winnefeld: Opioids Killed Our Loved Ones; We're Taking Action To Prevent Further Tragedy

James A. Winnefeld is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Opinion: Baltimore Needs Strong, Imaginative Leaders Who Understand The Challenges Of Women On The Margins

(The author, president of a group that helps vulnerable young women, tries to engage the entire community through outreach.)

Kurtz: Legislative Priorities, Political Imperatives Collide In Winter Of Our Discontent

What's shocking, 3 1/2 months before the primary, is how little overt politicking there has been in the gubernatorial election.

Legislative Roundup: Ferguson Gives Assessment Of Session So Far; Ghost Gun Bill Advances; More

Ferguson said the Senate and House are moving closer to agreeing on a strategy for legalizing recreational cannabis.

Robin Ficker Is Disbarred; Pledges His Gubernatorial Bid Will Continue

The recommendation for disbarment follows his handling of a 2018 case in which he represented a man accused of driving without a license.

Deni Taveras & Mai Fernandez: Juvenile Justice Reforms Would Mean Real Changes For Young People

Jabriera was 16 when she entered the adult criminal justice system. During an argument, her grandmother suffered a fatal heart attack.