MDTA Staff Recommends No Changes To Unpopular Toll Hike Provisions

It's the result of the authority putting tentative Interstate 495/I-270 “express lane” toll rates out for public comment earlier this year.

Tax Revenues Expected To Increase By Nearly $1 Billion More Than Previous Estimate This Year

Maryland's financial forecasters now predict a nearly $1 billion increase in state tax revenues this fiscal year.

Western Maryland Shows Partisan Divide Over Congressional District Boundaries

Maryland's 6th Congressional District was the subject of a lawsuit that made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In Formal Response To Campaign Finance Allegation, Steele Says He's Complying With Maryland Law

A lawyer representing former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele has filed a formal response to this complaint.

Moore Campaign Poll Confirms Wide Open Race, But Suggests He Has A Path To Victory

A month-old poll conducted for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore shows a wide-open race for the nomination in 2022.

Opinion: The Education Of Our Children Is Of The Essence; Arbitrary Timelines Are Not

The groups apparently share a consensus that Hogan would appoint nominees for the AIB "from an inadequately representative pool."

Families, Survivors Share Memories After Capital Gazette Shooter Sentenced

Before Ramos's sentencing, the judge said, "the defendant exhibited a callous and complete disregard for the sanctity of human life."

Comptroller: Maryland Finished 2021 Fiscal Year With $2.5 Billion Surplus

Maryland finished FY2021 with a roughly $2.5 billion unassigned balance in its general fund, thanks to federal stimulus funding.

Ocean City Officials, Outnumbered At Hearing, Make Last-Ditch Effort On Offshore Wind

Ocean City leaders used a public hearing Tuesday on proposals to expand offshore wind-generated electricity production.

USPS Names New Postmaster For Baltimore, Home To Some Of The Slowest Mail Delivery Rates In Country

The U.S. Postal Service in Maryland, which has seen some of the worst postal delays in the country, is getting new leadership.

Opinion: Preserve The Heritage Of Maryland's Seafood Industry

If Franchot phases out the business as promised, the author states, this action would "destroy the entire seafood industry as we know it."

CASA Plans Rally For Eviction Protections In Annapolis Friday

Fair housing advocates plan to sleep outside St. Anne's Episcopal Church after holding a rally in downtown Annapolis Friday night.

More Than 17,000 Students Across The State Have Quarantined This School Year

Since the school year began, more than 17,000 students in Maryland public schools have been quarantined due to close contact with COVID-19.

State Police Will Use New Spectrometer To Trace Opioids, As Deaths Ticked Up In First Half Of 2021

Maryland State Police will use a new mass spectrometer to quickly test drugs connected to overdoses, an effort to remove dangerous batches.

Republicans Join Press On Education Reform Panelists, Hogan Faces Friday Deadline

Republicans are imploring the committee charged with selecting nominees to oversee the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, to reconsider.

Crim Quietly Leaves State Government, Lands At Va., Consulting Firm

Steve Crim, the former campaign manager for Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), generated controversy last year with his $154,000 a year job.

Opinion: Priorities For Maryland's Commission On LGBTQ Affairs

"The Commission on LGBTQ Affairs should champion repeal of outdated and discriminatory laws and practices," the author said.

Health Secretary Pushes Back As Senators Call For Mandatory Vaccines In Schools

Senators continued to push Health Secretary Schrader to exercise his authority to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for eligible students.

Weissmann Tapped For Montgomery County Government Post

Yaakov Weissmann, who served as chief of staff for two state senate presidents, has been selected to serve in a top government position.

‘The Pulse Is Much Different': Ocean City's Unsanctioned Car Weekend Stalls

Aside from the occasional engine revving, Ocean City was quiet during its usually rowdy unsanctioned car weekend.

Fraser-Hidalgo: Private Sector Is Critical In Meeting Demand For EV Charging Stations

"Global temperatures are now higher than at any point in the past 125,000 years as a result of human activity," the report states.

Frank DeFilippo: Vaxxing Is Vexing, But Trying Beats Dying

Many Americans of a certain age remember terrifying health department signs displayed in windows or tacked to houses, signifying disease.

As Marijuana Legalization Gains Steam, Non-Profit Wants To Be “Voice” Of Black Business

With the General Assembly likely to approve a marijuana legalization bill next year, advocates are pushing for a diverse pot industry.

Democratic Candidates For Governor Roll Out Endorsements

Two Democratic candidates for governor rolled out endorsements Monday — in one case, a roster of elected officials from Baltimore City.

MDOT Seeks Image Makeover For Controversial Highway-Widening Plan

The Maryland Department of Transportation's “I-495 & I-270 P3 Program” is history, "undertaking a major rebranding," the report indicates.

Maryland received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Don Murphy: Maryland — The Free (Market) State?

Maryland voters "want to end this losing war against cannabis," the author, who served in the House of Delegates, writes.

Committee Declines To Reopen Applications For Education Reform Oversight Panel

The committee charged with selecting nominees to oversee the education reform plan has declined to send a new slate of potential appointees.

Defendants Face Financial Hardship, Jail Time As Program To Provide Aid For Home Detention Is Delayed

Cecilia Fenwick has been on home detention for nearly 90 days; fees associated with her electronic monitoring services strained her wallet.

Glassman Wants To Put Harford County Council Term Limits On 2022 Ballot

Harford County Executive Glassman (R) wants to put the issue of term limits for county council members on the ballot for the next election.

Report: Companies Lag In Anti-Robocall Compliance

Some of the largest telecommunications companies operating in Maryland reported that they had fully implemented STIR/SHAKEN protocols.

After Plan To Help Nursing Shortage, Health Care Groups Say Existing Workforce Needs More Support

The shortage of health care workers in Maryland needs to be addressed in light of Hogan's plan, the report indicates.

Md. Environmental Chief Hails New EPA Climate Rule And State's Role As A Pathfinder

Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles on Thursday hailed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for new rules phasing out gases.

Opinion: Get Police Out Of Maryland Schools

While they've been there 54 years, "studies of similar programs show that school resource officers do not make campuses any safer."

U.S. Senate Panel Advances Barron's Nomination For U.S. Attorney

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance President Biden's first slate of U.S. attorney nominees, including Del. Barron (D).

Analysis: Some Takeaways From The First Democratic Gubernatorial Forum

If a gubernatorial candidate forum takes place and very few people watch it, did it actually happen?

Cardin, Van Hollen Discuss Federal Relief Funding And Infrastructure With Maryland Lawmakers

Maryland state and local governments are expected to receive roughly $11.9 billion as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Feuding School Board Wants To Resolve Ethics Complaints In Prince George's

School board members are in an ongoing feud that stemmed from ethics complaints. The Prince George's leaders want to resolve this dispute.

Scott Announces Tax Sale Workgroup, Says Baltimore Will Purchase Liens Of 454 Homes This Fall

Baltimore will purchase the liens of 454 owner-occupied homes this fall to keep them out of the city's tax sale process, Mayor Scott said.

The Prom Sets Baltimore Premiere at the Hippodrome

The Prom is the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine calls “smart and big-hearted” and The New York Times declares a Critic’s Pick!