We Have No ‘Houston' Problem, Highway Backers Tell Buttigieg

Backers of the Hogan administration's plan to widen two Montgomery County highways sought to rebut Rep. Brown's criticism of the project.

Frank DeFilippo: If Bainum's Newspaper Bid Shines, The (Baltimore) Sun Also Rises

There was a day, back in the 1960s, when The Baltimore Sun was ranked among the 10 best newspapers in America by Time magazine.

Tenant Relief Efforts Fail On Sine Die

A proposal to provide low-income tenants access to legal representation in eviction cases received final approval from the General Assembly.

In Series Of Tweets, Johnny O Tries To Buy Time On Statewide Announcement

With the General Assembly session to end, political candidates for state and local officeholders are about to come out of the woodwork.

P3 ‘Promises' Bill Unlikely To Get A Vote, Committee Chairman Says

A measure intended to hold the Department of Transportation to its “promises” on a controversial highway project appears headed for defeat.

Md. Sierra Club: Will The Senate Co-Own Hogan's Highway Boondoggle?

Last month, the Maryland Department of Transportation announced, to no one's surprise, the selection of Transurban to undertake the project.

Opinion: Protecting A Piece Of Maryland History From The State's Beltway Expansion Plan

After the end of Reconstruction (1865–1877), the rise of segregation led to a large disparity between white and Black communities.

Pressure Grows On Senate To Take Up Local Election Reform

With dwindling days before the 2021 legislative session ends, pressure is growing on Maryland to pass “historic civil rights legislation."

Veteran Lobbyist Pat Roddy To Retire

Patrick H. Roddy's a veteran State House lobbyist and political professional who was with the firm Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC.

House GOP To Pick New Leadership Team Next Week

House Republicans plan to select their new leadership team next Tuesday, one day after the General Assembly session is set to adjourn.

Md. House Panels Move Climate Bill As Pinsky Tries To Find Other Vehicles For His Priorities

Two committees in the House of Delegates voted Thursday to advance the measure onto the House floor.

Opinion: An Historic Relic And Modern-Day Injustice

Attorney General Frosh calls the antiquated practice "of questionable constitutionality" and an "unfair, outdated and draconian process."

Lawmakers Target Hogan Administration's Proposed Changes To Emissions Testing Program

Maryland lawmakers are using a piece of legislation to scrutinize and possibly block a Hogan administration proposal.

Sports Betting Compromise Sets Stage For Votes On Assembly's Final Day

House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a measure to determine how Maryland implements legalized sports wagering.

Opinion: Pass The Zero-Emission Bus Transition Act

When it comes to the environment this legislative session, climate and transportation bills have appropriately garnered attention.

House Of Delegates Passes Climate Change Response Bill

The House of Delegates approved a priority climate bill on Saturday, sending the measure back to the Senate for final action.

Former Maryland U.S. Attorney Will Lead Work Group On Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

The work group would be tasked to offer recommendations to mitigate bias incidents against Asians and to support victims and witnesses.

No Shuffling Papers And No Grey Blazers: How Students Served As Pages In A Virtual Session

After brewing a cup of coffee, Mary Sigrist, a senior at Pocomoke High School, changed into slacks and a long sleeve grey shirt.

Quest For D.C. Statehood Finds New Friends And Foes: Other States

Congress had yet to even schedule a hearing on a measure granting statehood, when a panel of Arizona state lawmakers pushed back.

Franchot Lays Out 14 Campaign Pledges In ‘New Phase' Of Run For Governor

The General Assembly session is coming to an end; other potential Democratic candidates for governor in 2022 begin to mobilize.

Opinion: Why Maryland Lawmakers Should Enact Meaningful Youth Justice Reforms This Session

The Montgomery County P.D. recently released shocking body-camera footage of two officers berating and handcuffing a 5-year-old child.

Former GOP Lawmaker Will Run For Anne Arundel County Executive

A former Republican lawmaker will run for Anne Arundel County executive in 2022. He will challenge Democratic incumbent Steuart Pittman.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Lawmaker's Comments Draw Fire

The report states Cox wore a mask that depicted the Nuremberg Trials, where the atrocities committed against six million Jews were re-lived.

Hogan Vetoes Bill To Prohibit Life Without Parole For Minors

Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the Juvenile Restoration Act, a bill to prohibit life without parole sentences for juveniles.

Police Reform Passed, Awaits Hogan's Signature Or Veto

Lawmakers passed a controversial police reform package. Gov. Larry Hogan must now decide if it becomes law.

Bills On The Move: Procurement Reform, Local Tax Rates, Transit Funding, Balloons

Maryland's Senate gave unanimous approval to a bill Thursday that would reform emergency procurements in the wake of controversial deals.

Former County Executive Will Run For Governor

Former Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker III will run for governor in 2022. He joins a crowded Democratic field.

Lawmakers Debating Whether To Allow Tiered Local Income Tax Brackets

Maryland's Senate moved with a bill to let counties set local income taxes at different rates for lower-income and wealthy residents.

Senate Panel Approves Amended Sports Betting Bill; Floor Vote Likely Today

The Senate Budget & Taxation Committee gave its unanimous approval on Wednesday to a rewrite of a House measure on sports gambling.

State's Attorney: Sentencing Rule Changes Would Re-Traumatize Victims And Should Not Happen

Much ink has been shed on the movement for “law enforcement reform” in the Maryland General Assembly this session.

Capital Beltway, I-270 Widening Plan Should Be Reviewed: Lawmaker

A Maryland lawmaker wants the federal government to re-evaluate its role. He said the controversial project "has numerous flaws."

Senate Panel Concurs With House Amendments To Police Reform Bills

The General Assembly made big leaps Tuesday towards reconciling a bicameral police reform package to be sent to the governor's desk.

Ousted Procurement Chief: Harsh Review Of Korean Tests Kits ‘No Surprise'

An independent review of test kits from South Korea found they “were not procured in accordance with State procurement regulations."

CDC: It’s OK For Vaccinated Grandparents To Visit Family If No Risk For Severe Disease

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely socialize inside with other vaccinated individuals without wearing masks.

CDC Awards Maryland $54.6 Million To Boost Vaccine Distribution, Equity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced roughly $54.6 million to ramp up vaccine efforts in Maryland Tuesday.

Opinion: Climate Solutions Now Act Must Deliver On Climate Justice

The author, Maisha, who has a lung condition, she said, also reports that the Climate Solutions Now Act has been "gutted."

General Assembly Passes Bill To Rename Maryland's Top Court

The General Assembly has passed a bill to amend the Maryland Constitution and rename the state's appellate courts.

David Plymyer: Audit Of COVID Test Kit Purchases Raises Questions That Deserve Answers

I believe that Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Ellington Churchill Jr. has a problem, and he knows it.

House Lawmakers Advance Narrower Essential Worker Protection Legislation

An emergency bill to protect essential workers during public health emergencies is moving through the Maryland General Assembly.

Maryland Faces ‘Extreme' Threat Of Gerrymandering, New Report Says

Maryland is under “extreme” risk for gerrymandering when lawmakers draw up new election districts, according to a new report.