Hogan: Federal Relief Bill Was Bloated And Not Bipartisan

Echoing complaints made by Republicans in Congress, Hogan Jr. (R) said he “probably” would have voted against the relief bill.

After House Cuts, Advocates Hope Senate Will Retain Broader Relief For Tenants

A House panel advanced a rental relief proposal with significant restrictions recently.

Opinion: Allow State’s Pharmacists To Administer All FDA-Approved Vaccinations

The pandemic has placed an unprecedented strain on Maryland's health care system, which has led to decreased access to health care.

Opinion: Teachers Know The Value Of Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Environmental Education

Teachers wonder why Hogan has chosen to eliminate state funding for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation outdoor education program.

Bill Would Make Mail-In Ballot Materials Easier To Understand

A Democratic legislator wants to make mail-in voting materials easier for voters to understand.

Opinion: A Story Of Competency In A Crisis

I want to tell a story that I don’t think is being told; it’s about competency in government.

Elrich: Hogan’s Push To Re-Open ‘Will Trigger Another Spike’

Montgomery County Executive Elrich said Hogan Jr.’s decision to largely reopen the economy ignores science and "is a serious mistake."

House GOP Calls For Bipartisanship In Police Reform Debate, Prefers Senate Package

The House Minority Caucus came together in opposition to House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones’ sweeping police reform legislation.

State, Prince George’s Partner To Get Vaccines To Residents

Prince George’s County residents will be guaranteed more than 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines a week at the state’s “mass vaccination” site.

As ‘Big 8’ Leaders Debate Re-Opening Order, Top Expert Calls It ‘Premature’

Sharfstein, "a top public health expert," called Hogan's decision "premature," saying there is still "a fair amount of virus" in Maryland.

Bill Would Allow The Attorney General To Sue Companies For Climate Fraud

One Maryland lawmaker seeks to enable the attorney general to prosecute fossil fuel companies that have contributed to the climate crisis.

Maryland Senate Advances Far-Reaching Climate Bill, After Republicans, 10 Times, Attempt And Fail To Amend

The Maryland Senate advanced a sweeping climate action bill on Wednesday after 10 Republican attempts to amend the legislation failed.

Opinion: Sarbanes’ H.R. 1 Has Poison Pill To Kill Minor Party Competition

In question -- as the controversial bill heads to the Senate -- is whether it strengthens general democracy for all, the author states.

Poll: Two-Thirds Of Marylanders Favor Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana

While the prospects for legislation legalizing recreational cannabis are fleeting, the report says, support for the idea is growing.

Delegate Seeks To Eliminate Property Tax Breaks For Country Clubs

A Maryland Democrat wants to remove tax caps on golf course land across the state, arguing those breaks are “contrary" to a fair tax system.

House Panel Moves Relief For Tenants – With Sweeping Cuts

The advanced, heavily cut-back relief proposal for tenants drew criticism from housing rights advocates, who said it is not enough help.

Hogan Lifts Restrictions On Restaurants, Gatherings; Local Reaction Is Mixed

This (it takes effect Friday at 5 p.m.) occurs almost a year to the day after Hogan imposed a COVID-19 emergency order.

Following Reports Of Profiling, Vaccine Hunters Seek State Hotline

"People of color have been required to show identification at Maryland pharmacies before they were able to get a shot," the report states.

Opinion: Improving Support For State’s Behavioral Health Care Providers

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight the behavioral health challenges facing many of our Maryland neighbors.

Legislating In The Pandemic: ‘The Quiet Is So Loud’

Legislators, advocates, and journalists are experiencing a barren State House lobby, finding themselves longing for human contact.

New State Revenue Estimates Track With Pre-COVID Forecasts

Maryland’s economic recovery from a virus-induced recession continues to exceed expectations.

Cardin, Van Hollen Tout Federal Relief For State And Local Governments

State and local governments will have more flexibility over how they spend their latest round of relief funding from the federal government.

Goucher Poll Shows There’s Still Vaccination Hesitancy In Maryland

One year into the pandemic and about two months since the vaccine first became available, some Marylanders are still hesitant to get a shot.

Del. Sheila Ruth: Maryland Residents Need Transportation Equity

The Red Line cancellation "was only one in a long line of discriminatory transportation decisions in Maryland," Ruth states.

Opinion: Four Fantastic Ways To Improve Vote By Mail In Maryland

Like everything else in 2020, our elections had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure people could safely vote.

Child Care Workers Say Lack Of State Effort Leaves Them To ‘Scramble’ For Vaccines

After weeks of trying and failing to get a vaccination appointment, child care worker Christy Braddock said she finally got peace of mind.

Frank DeFilippo: A Second Chance For A Third Party?

Political parties in Maryland, as with most of America, come in two flavors – Democrat(ic) and Republican.

State Song Could Be Repealed; Democrats Condemn Lyrics

The state song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland,’ could be repealed. One critic said it came from “one of the most racist periods" in state history.

Earned Income Tax Credit Expansion Quietly Becomes Law

An expansion of Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit passed quietly into law when Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) allowed the bill to take effect.

Bipartisan Coal Transition Bill Withdrawn By House Sponsor

The Maryland Coal Community Transition Act of 2021 was withdrawn during a committee voting session Monday.

House Rejects Republicans’ Amendments To Expanding Absentee Ballot List

Five Republican amendments to legislation that would let individuals choose to continue voting by mail were shot down.

Alanah Davis: "Winter Ain’t Over, Dummy"

The author suggests that you might need this to help with the Baltimore-centric African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

Opinion: General Assembly Must Oversee Preparing For Pandemics

Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been chaotic, inefficient, and contentious, the author, a former county attorney, states.

A COVID Year — Looking Back With Maryland Hospital Association CEO Bob Atlas

One year ago, Maryland got its first known case of COVID-19. There have been 7,740 confirmed deaths in Maryland since.

House Passes Bill That Would Allow Permanent Absentee Voting

The specter of the 2020 presidential election hovered over the House of Delegates as it gave final approval to the bill.

Advocates Reiterate Call For Lawmakers To Pursue Meaningful Reform As Policing Bills Move To The House

A sea of gloved fists — white with knuckles painted blood red — floated above bowed heads outside the State House recently.

Get Ready For The Big Legislative Fight Of 2023

Sometimes, in Annapolis, a major legislative fight can be seen far off on the horizon.

House Panel Expands And Approves Sports Gambling Bill

Ways and Means approved a sports betting bill backers say would clear the way for more minority and female entrepreneurs.

Maryland Senate Begins Discussions On Sweeping Climate Bill

It began preliminary discussions on a sweeping climate action plan that calls for net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

Opinion: Equity, Opportunity And The Return On Investment Of A College Education

Talent is spread evenly across our population — across all genders, races and socioeconomic backgrounds. But opportunity, sadly, is not.