Leaders Say Maryland Local Parks Need More Staff And Funding

The need evolved due to a visitor surge so great that Maryland state parks turned people away 292 times last year amid the pandemic.

Opinion: Pandemic A Boon For Debt Collection Attorneys

Regarding the pandemic combined with the end of debt forgiveness, the author states "many homeowners are fearful about what comes next."

County Executives: ‘Healthy Competition' Can Drive Local Policies On Climate Change

The panel met less than a month after remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through Annapolis and inundated parts of Maryland with floods.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Outline Housing Policies At Forum

Six Democratic gubernatorial candidates Tuesday night laid out their plans to tackle housing insecurity and protect tenants.

Roadway Floods In Maryland Caused More Than $15M In Economic Losses Last Year. These Projects Could Help

A new report puts a dollar value on what it means to get stuck on flooded roads in Maryland.

Sports Betting Approval Process Offers Head Start To Established Applicants

Maryland's new sports gambling law allows state regulators to issue temporary licenses to companies that have undergone background checks.

Redistricting Commission Convenes First Meeting In Prince George's County

The Maryland General Assembly's redistricting commission convened its first public hearing in Prince George's County Monday night.

Former House Ways And Means Chief Of Staff To Join CDi Consulting Services

CDi Consulting Services announced Tuesday afternoon that Keith A. Walmsley will assist the firm's government relations effort.

Josh Kurtz: Numbers That Tell Political Stories

Republican Gov. Hogan Jr.'s redistricting commission is compared to "a varsity team that has finally taken the field."

Democratic Policymakers, Alarmed By Texas Abortion Law, Ponder Legislative Protections In Maryland

“The new Texas law is designed to terrorize women and their doctors,” Attorney General Brian Frosh said in a statement.

Peta Richkus: Parks Commission A Good Step, But Baltimore County Should Have More Representation

The author, a Baltimore County resident, praises the work of Democrats Bill Ferguson and Adrienne Jones, for establishing the commission.

Committee Vice Chair Applies For Judgeship, But Bigger Changes Afoot In Annapolis

Kathleen Dumais' possible departure "may foreshadow even greater upheaval in the highest echelons of power in Annapolis," the report states.

Montgomery County Board Of Elections Approves Early Voting Center In White Oak

The White Oak Community Recreation Center will be an early voting center in the 2022 elections, Montgomery County Board members announced.

Frank DeFilippo: Trump's "Breadcrumb Trail" Is The Path Cox Hopes To Take In GOP Primary For Governor

The report indicates Cox "has gone full Trump," and Trump is his hero; he hopes to carry Trump's philosophies to the primary.

Opinion: The Trappe Mega-Development Is Next Front In The Battle Against Climate Change

A large, 800-acre, proposed development project in Trappe could have a major impact on the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the author says.

Farm Bureaus Back Proposal For $737M Chesapeake Watershed Cleanup Initiative

It occurs 3 weeks after agricultural leaders of the six watershed states urged the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to create such an initiative.

Opinion: Legion Bridge Is More Than A Route To Virginia; It's An Expressway To The Middle Class

The author, vice president and regional manager of a labor union, calls the project "an example of how to do infrastructure the right way."

Maryland Toll Authority Was Unaware It Was Overcharging Motorists, Audit Finds

The auditors' review concluded the authority, which operates toll facilities around the state, did not know it was overcharging motorists.

‘Deep Loss': Maryland Surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths

The Department of Health reported more than 10,000 Marylanders have died of COVID-19; flags fly at half-staff, marking the grim milestone.

Opinion: The Climate Crisis Is Happening Now

The author, a county council candidate, states "heavy rains have been devastating for our communities" in Maryland, also causing death.

House Committee Leaders Lament Health Department's Slow Progress On Behavioral Health Reforms

Leadership from this committee slammed the Maryland Department of Health for what it believes is its slow approach on mental health policy.

Rosenbaum On His Bid For Governor: ‘People Are Ready To Lean In And Engage'

Michael Rosenbaum touts a keynote of his campaign as “talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not,” the report indicates.

Maryland Climate Change Forum To Include Leaders From Anne Arundel​, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery Counties

A Maryland climate change forum will include leaders from Anne Arundel​, Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery counties.

Maryland Schools Can Require Proof Of COVID Vaccination From Students

Maryland schools can ask for COVID vaccination status of students and require proof of vaccination, even if there is no school mandate.

Purple Line Payment Is Approved; Contractor Timeline Slides To 2022

The Board of Public Works Wednesday approved a hefty payment to the consortium which is building the Purple Line.

Veterans' Political Group Backs Wes Moore For Governor

VoteVets PAC, a progressive political action committee led by military veterans endorsing fellow veterans, announced it has backed Moore.

Prince George's Democrats Select Party Chairwoman To Fill House Vacancy

The Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee Tuesday turned to one of their own to fill a House of Delegates vacancy.

Talbot County Council Votes To Remove Confederate Talbot Boys Statue From Courthouse Lawn

Talbot County Council members Tuesday night voted to move a Confederate statue from the county courthouse lawn in Easton.

Task Force Begins Work To Expand Dental Health Care In Maryland

Policymakers and dental practitioners are putting their heads together to create more equitable access to oral health care for Marylanders.

David Plymyer: Put The Blame On Frosh For State's Big Legal Bill With Venable

The author, a former county attorney in Anne Arundel County, calls it "a situation in which there were 2 bad decisions," the other by Hogan.

Franchot Demands State Officials Speed Up Rent Relief Disbursement, Calls For More Detailed Data

Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) Wednesday grilled a state housing official over the state's sluggish rent relief disbursement.

Opinion: As A Veteran And Pediatrician, I'm Asking That We All Fight For Children

The author says that while the U.S. proclaims it supports children, how it actually treats them "stands in stark contrast" with that stance.

Steele Aide Dismisses Campaign Finance Allegations As Politically Motivated

The adviser to former Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele (R) brushed aside the campaign finance allegations, also calling them “meritless."

Lawmakers Approve Universal Mask Mandate In Public Schools

Lawmakers approved an emergency regulation passed by the State Board of Education that requires universal masking in all Md. public schools.

In Changing Anne Arundel District, GOP Leaders Embrace Lawyer To Replace Del. Malone

As Del. Malone (R-Anne Arundel) prepares to step down to become a Circuit Court judge, controversy tags the possible Muñoz appointment.

Speaker Jones Joins Health Department Effort To Encourage Vaccinations

House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) has a new title: Maryland's newest “GoVax Ambassador.”

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Starts Second Round Of Public Hearings, Draws Draft Map

In kicking off its second round of public hearings Thursday, the commission drew up its first complete draft congressional map.

GOP Poll Shows Opportunity For Maryland House Republicans And Offers A Campaign Road Map

A poll conducted recently for Maryland House Republican leaders suggests current issues and the political environment favors the GOP.

Frank DeFilippo: A Primer On How To Play The Election Game In A Jammed Field Of Candidates For Governor

In crowded Democratic primary elections, smart candidates play the percentages, according to the author.

Opinion: Is Retail Energy ‘Choice' An Aladdin's Tale?

The author, the founder of an energy reform coalition, says she believes this concept is "wreaking havoc on residential utility bills."