Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Seeks To Intervene In Maryland Redistricting Lawsuit

The motion was not available in court records, but was released Monday by Fair Maps Maryland, an anti-gerrymandering group.

Anirban Basu: State's Legislators Should Take A Green Energy Victory Lap

Accordingly, legislators are frequent targets of social media attacks, harsh critiques, and general unpleasantness.

Here's What The Campaign Finance Reports Tell Us About County Exec Races

Anne Arundel County has become the most purple of Maryland's biggest jurisdictions; County Exec. Pittman raised more than any Republican.

AG Candidate Curran O'Malley Releases Criminal Justice Policy Proposals

A retired Baltimore City District Court judge and Maryland's former first lady, Curran O'Malley, announced her candidacy to fill the seat.

Feds Direct Millions To Reduce Lead And Asthma Triggers In Low-Income Homes In Maryland

Gaddis, 73, suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which makes it difficult to breathe. Her condition has worsened.

Tickets on sale now for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical

The musical premieres at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre February 15-20 ,2022

‘Great Maryland Outdoors Act' Aims To Bolster State Park System, As Demand Grows

The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants and gyms, and forced people inside to self-quarantine and abandon travel plans.

Dayvon Love: Hogan's Flawed Approach To Public Safety

The author, a director of public policy, says Hogan's legislative thrust regarding public safety in Maryland is based on faulty premises.

An 8th-Grade Climate Activist Draws From Family's History Pushing For Change

This month we profile three Maryland teenagers, each a leader among their peers, seeking to address solutions to a global crisis.

Evictions Lower Than Pre-Pandemic Levels But Could Climb This Year, Judge Says

Federal rent relief funding and court shutdowns led to the reduction of failure to pay rent filings, Morrissey told the house judiciary.

Opinion: Mature Forests Hold The Key To Mitigating Climate Change

Planting millions of young trees is a great thing to do, but it will not do much to mitigate the immediate effects of climate change.

State Gives Itself A B-Minus Grade For Adapting To Climate Change In Coastal Areas

The U. Maryland Center for Environmental Science has collaborated with the Adaptation and Resiliency Work Group, others on the project.

Office Of The Chief Medical Examiner Faces A Staffing Crisis

A union official said recently that a 30-year veteran of the medical examiner's office has never seen such a backup.

More Than 100 Snakes Found With Dead Man In Maryland House

A mix of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes, some illegal, were found in tanks situated on racks in a dead man's MD home.

Opinion: News About Chesapeake Bay Oysters Isn't All Doom And Gloom

Shore Rivers, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocacy groups met about the impact of pollution.

Bill Would Require Maryland Schools To Teach More Diverse History Lessons

Wilson, chair of the Economic Matters Committee, said he was inspired to sponsor the legislation.

Political Notes: Campaign Staff Unionizes, Embry Enters Delegate Race, Changes At GBC

Wilkinson, a Campaign Workers Guild representative, said Brooks and her staff are “transforming the industry for future campaign workers."

2022 Climate Bills Will Focus On Electrification, Including School Buildings And Buses

But, despite promises to work together to pass climate change legislation early in session, the chambers have different strategies.

Opinion: Mizeur, Gerrymandering And Maryland Farmers

Imagine, in her version of the Grant Wood painting, Heather R. Mizeur posed as a high school student with her welder-farmer father.

Hogan Introduces $58.2 Billion Budget, Including Tax Relief Proposals

The budget is built on an unprecedented level of fund balances and revenue growth. And, in addition, a $2.4 billion appropriation.

In Attorney General's Race, O'Malley Gives Brown A Run For His Money

U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown (D) reported having $617,520 on hand Wednesday, after raising $647,000 over the previous year.

Former Rep. Donna Edwards Announces Bid To Represent The 4th District Again

“The fact is, our congressional district no longer gets our fair share from Washington. We've got to fix that. And I will,” she says.

Senate Sends Legislative Redistricting Proposal To House

It's a proposal from the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission — Republican, Democrat and unaffiliated voters convened by Hogan.

Millions Roll Into Gubernatorial Candidates' War Chests — But Some Lag Behind

On the Democratic side, the "haves" are led by another political veteran, Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot, and first-time candidate Moore.

New Leadership At Johns Hopkins, Maryland State Bar Association

Tildon will spearhead Johns Hopkins' legislative and regulatory agenda in Maryland, throughout the Washington, D.C., region and in Florida.

Senate Committee Advances Legislative Redistricting Proposal

The vote came after a joint hearing by the Senate committee and the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.

More Fundraising Announcements: Schulz To Report More Than $1M In Bank, Campaign Says

The amount, Meyers wrote, surpasses previous reports of a non-incumbent Republican in the race, “and puts us in a commanding position."

Judge Steven Platt: New Year's Resolutions For Judges, Politicians And Policymakers

With the new year here, I welcome the opportunity in this space provided by Maryland Matters, to reflect on the last 15 years.

Expansion Of Good Samaritan Law Aims To Remove Fear Of Seeking Help After An Overdose

The current law "isn’t exactly what we need if we’re going to really get rid of this culture of fear,” Gudlavalleti said.

Cybersecurity Report Finds Lack Of Risk Assessments By State Agencies, Ill-Equipped Local IT Departments

Notably, the State Board of Elections was among those who did not provide answers.

Lawmakers Press Environment Secretary On Staffing And Enforcement Shortfalls

State Attorney General Brian Frosh (D) presented a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that revealed understaffing.

Republican Amendments To Legislative Redistricting Proposal Rejected In Senate

On Wednesday, Sen. Edward R. Reilly (R-Anne Arundel) attempted to swap out the Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission maps.

PyroJam Presents First Annual Fireworks Competition

Maryland festival features six award-winning fireworks shows and live musical entertainment for the entire family.

Political Notes: Adams' Self-Funding, Jockeying In Dist. 18 Senate Primary, Biden Nominates Raskin

Adams reported having a total of $1,854,548.45 cash on hand as of Jan. 12, when the report was filed.

Opinion: Coalition Wants To Be Heard By MSDE Workgroup On English Language Learners

(Three education officials note the progress in the system made with English Language Learners, as well as ways to improve the program.)

Contemplating MARC Expansion, Maryland Lawmakers Look Enviously At Virginia

Some transit advocates in the General Assembly believe the Hogan administration hasn't outlined an expansive enough vision for improvement.

After Two Years, Consensus On Oyster Policy Still Elusive In Maryland

The report indicates the oyster advisory commission is seeking ways to rebuild the oyster population and reach a sustainable harvest.

Franchot Poll Shows Him Leading Democratic Primary For Governor

Of 580 likely Democratic primary voters, Franchot, in his fourth term as state comptroller, was preferred by 23 percent of those surveyed.

Food Insecurity In Maryland Declined With Added Government Benefits, But Improvement Short-Lived

By comparing data from March 2020 through July 2021, the Maryland Food Bank found that fewer people visited their food pantries.

Underwater Heat Waves: Chesapeake Bay's Waters Could Suffer Extreme Heat For Half The Year By 2100

They are using three decades of temperature records from eight buoys and stations spread throughout and near the Chesapeake Bay.