Alex Hughes, Chief Of Staff To House Speaker, Will Depart At Year's End

Hughes, called a trailblazer in Maryland politics, says she believes she has been "a part of huge transformational change."

Turner & Hawkins: 50-Year-Old Zoning Law Update Moves Prince George's Forward

The authors, county council members, discuss how inclusive and transparent zoning ordinances came to fruition over a series of meetings.

Thinking Of Keith Haller As Committee For Montgomery Breakfast Approaches

The annual Committee for Montgomery legislative breakfast is a little like Christmas morning for hundreds of Maryland political players.

Md. Child Care Providers Say They Need Higher Enrollment And Funding To Survive

Maryland child care advocates told the comptroller's workgroup examining stimulus spending that they struggle to find quality workers.

Baltimore Mayor Scott Reflects On One Year In Office

Brandon Scott admits it's often difficult to get a full night's rest, one year after being sworn in as Baltimore's 52nd mayor.

A Special Milestone During The Special Session: Three Women Chiefs Of Staff In The State House

For the last three days in Annapolis, a well-choreographed pas de trois has unfolded in the Maryland State House.

Opinion: Authors Of Abell Foundation Climate Report Respond To Secretary Grumbles

The authors, a climate specialist and energy analyst, say "time is of the essence" in the war on climate change.

Wes Moore Picks Ex-Delegate Aruna Miller To Be His Running Mate

Aruna Miller's husband bought her Wes Moore's book, “The Other Wes Moore,” for her birthday this year. She devoured it in one night.

Legal Sports Betting In Maryland Arrives At MGM National Harbor

The Sports Junkies, a popular sportstalk foursome, wanted to do an end-of-the-week betting segment in the late 1990s.

General Assembly Overrides Hogan's Veto Of Congressional Redistricting Plan

Heading into the special session this week, two congressional redistricting proposals were on the table.

Hogan Expresses Frustration Over Lack Of Action On Crime Bills; Legislative Leadership Pushes Back

Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) railed against Democratic lawmakers Thursday afternoon for not passing his crime bills for the third straight year.

Jones Announces Jeremy Baker As Next Chief Of Staff

Jeremy P. Baker will take over as chief of staff to House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) after Alexandra M. Hughes departs.

Maryland PIRG: If It's Broke, Fix It

Proper repair opportunities to all apparatus owned by Marylanders is advocated by the author, the state PIRG director.

Federal Funding For Nice/Middleton Bridge In ‘Jeopardy'

A federal loan that Maryland was counting on to finance construction of the new Nice/Middleton Bridge is in “significant jeopardy."

Hogan-Aligned Group Announces Plans For Lawsuit Against Just-Approved Congressional Redistricting Plan

An organization with ties to Hogan Jr. announced Wednesday it will seek to overturn the congressional redistricting plan.

Tickets for Mean Girls At The Hippodrome Go On Sale Friday 12/10

New York Magazine calls Mean Girls “HILARIOUS! A smart, splashy new musical that delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor..."

Maryland Will Remove Governor From Parole Process, Limit Immigration Detention After Veto Override Votes

Maryland's governors will no longer have a role, and counties will be banned from entering into agreements with the federal government.

State Board Of Education Approves Plan That Could Allow Local Schools To Lift Mask Mandates

The Maryland State Board of Education has approved a plan that would allow schools to lift a universal mask mandate.

Advocates Press Ferguson To Bring Drug Paraphernalia Bill Up For Override Vote, Despite Senate Rules

Advocates Wednesday made another push to bring a bill that would decriminalize drug paraphernalia to the Senate floor, for an override vote.

Senate Democratic Majority Sends Redistricting Plan To Hogan's Desk

The Maryland Senate passed a legislative advisory panel's congressional redistricting proposal in a party-line vote Wednesday afternoon.

House Democrats Advance Congressional District Map Opposed By Hogan, Republicans

Maryland's House of Delegates advanced a congressional district map drafted by a legislative advisory panel, over objections from Hogan.

Opinion: Why Is The Prince George's County Executive Silent About Redistricting?

The author, a Prince George's County resident, says she was "appalled" at the initial redistricting approval, the report indicates.

Rare Special Session Has Its Mysteries, Charms

Regular General Assembly sessions — except when they are interrupted by the plague — have a certain common rhythm to them.

Early Brown Poll Shows Him With 2-1 Edge Over O'Malley In AG Primary

U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown held a 2-1 lead over retired judge Catherine Curran O'Malley in a hypothetical Democratic primary.

House Votes To Enact USM Collective Bargaining Bill, Senate Procurement Bills

On Monday evening, Maryland House lawmakers voted to enact several bills that were overridden by the Senate earlier in the day.

Meet The Freshmen: New Faces Join The General Assembly For The Special Session

Since the General Assembly adjourned in April, four new lawmakers have been appointed to the House of Delegates.

What's Different In The Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission's Proposed Congressional Map For The ‘Big Eight'?

When lawmakers convene in special session to tackle congressional redistricting, two proposals will be on the table.

Frick To Hang Shingle As Lobbyist; Kress Hammen Brings Lininger On Board

Former Maryland House Majority Leader C. William Frick (D-Montgomery) is setting up his own lobbying firm.

Pinsky, Barve Vow To Move Climate Change Bill Quickly In 2022

The General Assembly will move quickly to pass a major climate bill early in the 2022 session — so lawmakers can promptly respond.

Senate Votes To Override Hogan's Veto Of Parole Reform Bill, More Than A Dozen Other Measures

The Maryland Senate voted to override Hogan Jr.'s veto of a bill that removes the governor's office from parole decisions.

Montgomery County Sen. William Smith Opts Out Of Race For Attorney General

Sen. William C. Smith Jr. (D-Montgomery) has decided not to enter the race for Attorney General.

Former Hogan Aide's Pre-Trial Statements Carry Risk, Legal Experts Say

Most people facing serious criminal charges are reluctant to speak publicly before their case goes to court.

Saqib Ali: Make State Treasurer Election A Public Vote

The author, a Democrat who served in the House of Delegates, says his top priority is to "make state government more transparent."

Redistricting Testimony Sign-Up Too Short, Anti-Gerrymandering Activists Say

Lawmakers are set to convene a special session today to tackle congressional redistricting.

Opinion: Preparing For Broadband Investment

Funds for increased broadband access in Maryland are included in President Biden's Build Back Better plan.

Congressional Redistricting: A History Of Jumping The Bay

The Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission was created by legislative leaders to draw up congressional and legislative maps.

Legislature Prepares To Override Hogan's Vetoes During Special Session

The General Assembly prepares to battle Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) over redistricting during the special session that begins today.

Anirban Basu: Maryland Must Preserve Its First-Mover Status On Offshore Wind

The author, a chairman and CEO, discusses in detail the emergence of the offshore wind economy in Maryland.

Nations Photo Lab to award Memory Books to 50 winners

Nations Photo Lab to hold drawing for 50 Memory Books for people with loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia

Retired Judge And Former First Lady Katie O'Malley To Run For Attorney General

Katie Curran O'Malley (D), a recently retired judge and a former first lady of Maryland, launched her bid for state Attorney General.