Lawmaker Who Nudged Ferguson Toward The Gavel Reflects On His ‘Servant Heart'

In October 2019, Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. informed colleagues he would relinquish the gavel he had held for more than three decades.

Hogan Lifts Most Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions, Effective Saturday

This is the latest sign that the state is emerging from a pandemic that has upended everyday life for more than a year.

MDOT Removes Large Stretch Of Capital Beltway From Toll-Lane Plan

The decision is an apparent nod to opponents of the planned widening of two highways that run through Montgomery County.

Maryland Will Open Vaccination To Residents 12 And Older Starting Thursday

The ruling follows the recommendations of a federal advisory panel, the report states.

Survey Finds Support For Maglev In Prince George's; Officials Remain Skeptical

Public discourse regarding a proposed high-speed train running between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., has been dominated by both sides.

More Women Come Forward To Seek Montgomery County Council Seats

With only one of nine members currently female, women's groups push to increase their representation on the council.

More Than $350B In Federal Recovery Cash Starts Rolling Out; $6B Headed To Maryland

States, cities and counties can begin to tap their share of the $350 billion in federal funds intended to spur a national recovery.

Former State Official Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Pornography

Mathew Palmer, a former state government official, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday for distribution of child pornography.

Baltimore Tech Entrepreneur Joining Democratic Race For Governor

Michael Rosenbaum is a Baltimore tech entrepreneur who has been active in the city's civic and philanthropic scene for the past two decades.

Maryland Democrats Seek To Tie Hogan To “Corruption,” Inflated Claims Of Bipartisanship

Zach Hudson, the political strategist hired by Democrats, is expected to lead what is termed the "Hogan Accountability Project."

Dems Nominate Baltimore Attorney To State Board Of Elections

Democratic state elections board member Patrick J. Hogan's term is set to expire at the end of June.

Baltimore County Sets Up New Department Of Housing And Community Development

Baltimore County Executive Olszewski Jr. (D) signed legislation to create his county's first housing and community development department.

Local Leaders Join Call For Temporary Statewide Eviction Moratorium

Democratic leaders from some of Maryland's largest jurisdictions joined calls for a temporary statewide eviction moratorium, in a letter.

Opinion: An Open Letter To Senators Cardin And Van Hollen On Redistricting Reform

Dear Senators: (open letter)

Frank DeFilippo: Ages, Backgrounds And Constituencies Separate Hogan And Scott On Policing

Here we go again, with the sniping between the governor and the mayor over crime-fighting strategies, while the bodies pile up.

Analysis: What The Johnny O And Trone Decisions Tell Us — And What They Don't

In their own races, the two will be favorites for re-election, the report indicates.

Johnny O To Seek Re-Election, Will Skip Gubernatorial Race

Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski Jr., had contemplated joining the Democratic primary for governor in 2022.

White House On Biden Families Plan: ‘An Investment In Maryland's Children'

The potential benefits to Maryland from President Biden's plan are touted in a fact sheet released by the White House, the report states.

Attorney General's Office Accepting Public Comment On Review Of In-Custody Death Reports

The panel of experts to audit in-custody death determinations is expected to center on those made during Dr. David Fowler's tenure.

Opinion: How Maryland Schools Can Accelerate Learning Recovery

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated inequities that have long existed within our education system, and the achievement gap has widened.

Opinion: Immigrants Are The Winners Of This Legislative Session

Regarding the April 19 Maryland Matters analysis, “General Assembly 2021: Winners and Losers," the response:

Del. Pat Young To Seek Baltimore County Council Seat

Two-term state Del. Patrick G. Young Jr. (D-Baltimore County) announced he plans to seek a seat on the Baltimore County Council.

Trone Launches Re-Election Bid (Again For The House Of Representatives) With Long List Of Endorsements

Rep. David J. Trone (D) is a businessman-turned-politician who represents Maryland's westernmost congressional district.

State To Embark On Next Phase Of Central Maryland Transit Plan

The Maryland Transit Administration and five metro Baltimore jurisdictions announced they are moving forward with the joint pursuit.

Franchot, Kopp Slam State Agencies Over Their Late-Filed Contracts

How long does it take to fax a three-page report from one agency to another during a pandemic?

Groups File Lawsuit Seeking Removal Of Confederate Monument At Talbot County Courthouse

A Confederate monument on the Talbot County courthouse lawn in Easton is racist and unconstitutional, said civil rights groups.

Libertarians Pick Up Council Seat In Eastern Shore Town

James Cook becomes the third Maryland Libertarian in elected office, the report states.

Van Hollen, Sasse Revive Bill To Protect U.S. Intellectual Property From Foreign Theft

The bill centers on possible penalties imposed for stealing what is termed "American intellectual property."

Tuition Increased At University System Of Maryland

Tuition and dormitory fees will increase next school year at the University System of Maryland.

Open Letter To Comptroller About Toll Lane Expansion

Dear Comptroller Peter Franchot:

Josh Kurtz: ‘We've Punched Below Our Weight In Maryland,' Perez Says

Perez, with eight years' experience at high-level posts in the Obama Administration, is on a "listening tour" of the state, the report says.

Maryland, Virginia Senators Urge Biden To Resume Plans For New FBI Headquarters

Maryland, Virginia senators have joined to urge President Biden to resume plans to build a new Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters.

Ex-Van Hollen Aide Gets Gig Promoting Green Banks

The new policy director, Meghan Conklin, was also a senior staff member in the Obama Administration.

Biden Wants 70 Percent Vaccination By 4 July; Hogan Says Maryland Will Be ‘Way Ahead' Of Goal

With demand for COVID-19 vaccines dropping in many states, the federal government is changing how those doses are allocated.

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Convenes Introductory Meeting

Members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission convened a virtual introductory meeting Wednesday night.

Is Frosh Required To Represent Problem Cops? The Jury Is Out

Former Md. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. David Fowler testified in defense of Derek Chauvin, the police officer convicted of killing Floyd.

Former Attorney General Gansler Hires Campaign Manager

Former Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) has hired a Maryland campaign veteran to manage his expected bid for governor next year.

In Baltimore, Some Owner-Occupied Homes Will Be Spared From Tax Sale

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) is removing some homes from the city's annual tax sale later this month.

MDOT Secretary's Office To Hear Appeal By Consortium Whose I-495/I-270 Bid Fell Short

Capital Express Mobility Partners has protested the initial decision, the report indicates.

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Set To Launch Next-Gen Telescope In October

It is the culmination of a project that began in 1996, the report indicates.