Opinion: East-West BRT Is A Smoke Screen For Transit Disinvestment

While politicians called it "a big infrastructure win," the author, a lead on a research group, says what is needed is "a complete reboot."

Baker Making Campaign Promise To Move Governor's Office To Baltimore

Gubernatorial candidate Rushern L. Baker III (D) will announce Friday that, if elected, he will move the governor's office to Baltimore.

Maryland State Board Of Education Votes For An ‘Off Ramp' From School Mask Mandate

The board voted to direct the State Department of Education to draft a new emergency regulation relevant to mask-wearing.

Josh Kurtz: What I Learned Interviewing The Democratic Candidates For Governor About Climate Change

I didn't quite know what to expect when I set out to interview all the candidates for governor about climate change.

EPA Awards UMD Grant To Expand Maryland's Environmental Justice Mapping Tool

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the U. of Maryland School of Public Health $100,000 to expand its environmental map.

Montgomery County Democratic Party Chair Picked To Fill Legislative Vacancy

(Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a letter from House leaders to the governor on the timing of the appointment.)

Opinion: How Maryland Avoided An Eviction Tsunami

The "tsunami never materialized," the author, an executive director of an investors' association, said.

Fellow Governors Praise Hogan For Federal Infrastructure Law

For weeks, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) has sought to claim credit for President Biden's bipartisan federal infrastructure package.

Hoyer Endorses Brown For Attorney General

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D) endorsed Rep. Anthony G. Brown's bid for Maryland Attorney General Thursday.

AFSCME Endorses Lierman For Comptroller

AFSCME Council 3 and AFSCME Council 67 represent more than 50,000 state, county, municipal, school board, and higher education employees.

Tickets for Hairspray at the Hippodrome On Sale 12/3 at 10 a.m.

Principal cast members to include Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West), Niki Metcalf, and Toneisha Harris, of Salisbury, MD

Opinion: How The Beltway Widening Project Is Excluding Low-Income Communities

The author, a D.C., resident, said, "There are numerous concerns with the impact this project will have on the health of Rock Creek."

Kittleman Steps Down From Fair Maps Maryland Board To Focus On County Executive Race

Former Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman (R) is stepping down as a board member of the anti-gerrymandering group Fair Maps Maryland.

Pendergrass, Chair Of House Health Committee, Won't Seek Re-Election

More turnover on the way: Del. Shane E. Pendergrass (D-Howard), the chair of the House Health and Gov. Operations, won't seek an 8th term.

House Republican Leaders Ask To Uphold Some COVID Transparency Protocols Next Legislative Session

The General Assembly prepares for a special session next week and the upcoming regular legislative session.

Four Vying To Replace Kopp As Treasurer, Though Davis Remains The Overwhelming Favorite

(Editor's Note: The Special Joint Legislative Committee to Select the State Treasurer voted Monday morning to recommend Del. Davis.)

Editor's Note: Giving Back — And Getting More — On Giving Tuesday

After Monday's initial notice, another appeal to the readers for the food drive, as contributions through Dec. 31 will be doubled.

Judge Steven Platt: Fair Performance Evaluations Needed To Keep Judges Accountable

Dumais's appointment by Hogan was merit-based, the author, a senior circuit court judge, says.

Supporters Launch A Renewed Push For Environmental Human Rights Amendment

The push to recognize an inalienable human right to a healthy environment is not new, but it has yet to gain major steam.

Ball Appoints New Howard County Police Chief

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (D) Monday appointed Gregory J. Der as chief of the county's police department.

It's "Giving Tuesday'! AAA Extends Campaign By Two Weeks

AAA Associates And Members To Join In Annual Generosity Campaign

Maryland Matters Launches 2021 Food Drive. You Can Help Us Give Back!

If it weren't for you — our readers and supporters — Maryland Matters would not exist, and through Dec. 10, donations will be matched.

Montgomery Hires State House Vet To Coordinate Ambitious White Flint Proposal

Montgomery County failed in its bid lure Amazon, the e-commerce giant that opted to build its second headquarters in Arlington, Va.

Panel Recommends Increased Salaries For Governor, Top Government Officials

A commission tasked with assessing the salaries of Maryland's top government officials is recommending a pay raise after the 2022 elections.

Housing Advocates Urge Baltimore To Use Relief Funds For Tenants' Access To Counsel In Eviction Cases

Baltimore became one of only a few local governments in the country to guarantee tenants legal right to counsel in eviction cases last year.

Marylanders, Home From Glasgow Climate Confab, Reflect On The Work Ahead

The latest international conference on climate change was held in Glasgow, Scotland, and drew tens of thousands.

Commission Considering General Assembly Pay Increases And How Md., Pay Stacks Up To Other States

Maryland lawmakers currently earn a yearly salary of $50,330 — but that figure could be increasing soon.

Legislative Panel Wastes No Time Giving Davis Thumbs-Up For State Treasurer

To no one's surprise, a legislative panel vetting candidates for state treasurer has voted to recommend House Economic Matters Chair Davis.

Opinion: Happy Thanksgiving — But Not For All

The authors, representative Democrats, say during this Thanksgiving holiday, food insecurity dogs "hundreds of thousands" of Marylanders.

Small Brewery Sunday 2021: Where To Grab A Pint In Maryland

Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 28. Inside, outside or curbside, here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Maryland.

Jon Baron: Evidence-Based Standards In Build Back Better Act Could Transform Higher-Ed

The author, a governor candidate, called President Biden's plan "extraordinary," as it consists of "proven-effective" education programs.

Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission Adopts Congressional Map To Present To General Assembly

Lawmakers are due back in Annapolis on Dec. 6 to establish new congressional district maps, according to the report.

Maryland's ‘Painful' Toll Backlog Will Linger Long Into 2022, Officials Warn

As the first wave of COVID-19 infections swept Maryland last year, the state Department of Transportation pulled toll-takers off the job.

Council Finds COVID-19 Worsened Food Insecurity In Maryland, Recommends Improvements

Grocery stores, restaurants shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of food-insecure Marylanders nearly doubled to one million.

Hogan Clashes With Mosby, Other Baltimore Leaders Over His Latest Crime-Fighting Plan

Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) said he will withhold funding from Baltimore's state's attorney until she provides data on crime and prosecution rates.

Opinion: Leveraging Philanthropy To Help Cultivate A Pipeline Of Women Leaders Of Color

The authors, community advocates, discuss philanthropy related to activism in women's circles, the report states.

Progressive Md., Working Families Party Release New Round Of Endorsements

Progressive Maryland and Maryland Working Families have issued a second round of endorsements in state and local races for 2022.

Maryland Universities Begin Preparing Student Athletes To Profit From Names And Likenesses

Maryland athletic directors told an oversight committee they are offering opportunities for college athletes to profit off their likenesses.

Korman Zings MDOT Secretary On Threatened Projects That Still Aren't Funded

The controversy centers on the days leading up to a crucial vote by an influential transportation panel in July.

Wes Moore On The Climate Crisis: ‘Make Generational Change In Order To Bend The Curve'

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