How Gov. Wes Moore's Approval Compares To The Nation's Most Popular Governors

Moore took office in 2023 and is currently serving his first term as governor.

Law Enforcement Agencies In Maryland Have Acquired Millions Of Dollars In Military Equipment

The Department of Defense has transferred $7.6 billion in military equipment to law enforcement agencies across the country since 1990.

This Is The City In Maryland With The Most People On Food Stamps

According to the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 15.8 million households received SNAP benefits in 2021.

Billions Of Robocalls Prompt MD Attorney General To Sue Avid Telecom

The MD attorney general says Avid Telecom transmitted billions of robocalls in schemes ranging from Social Security to auto warranty scams.

How Land Diversity In Maryland Compares To Other States

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows how the lower 48 states rank in terms of land diversity.

How Much Maryland Homeowners Pay In Property Taxes

Nationwide, property taxes accounted for 32.2 percent of all state and local tax revenue in fiscal 2020, more than any other tax.

13 Tax Preparers Stopped From Filing Tax Returns By MD Comptroller

Maryland officials have suspended 13 tax preparers from filing electronic income tax returns over a high volume of questionable returns.

Baltimore's Youth Curfew To Be Enforced, Mayor Says

The curfew will be enforced starting Memorial Day weekend, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said during a news conference.

Baltimore, Maryland ranks #65 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

MD City Is Named One Of 'Dirtiest' Cities In America: Study

LawnStarter reviewed public data to compile the rankings, including an MD city that is much cleaner than NYC among dirty metropolises.

‘Renters Bill Of Rights’ Could Help MD Tenants Find Affordable Housing

Renters in Maryland, who pay 30% of their income for housing and saw a 6% rent increase last year, could get some help from the White House.

Baltimore Fire Chief Resigns After Deaths Of 3 Firefighters

Niles Ford's resignation came the same day the city released a report examining the city's role in the January 2022 deaths.

Baltimore Boil Water Advisory Remains In Effect; Hogan Comments

E. coli bacteria was found in 3 Baltimore locations Monday and the problem continues. Gov. Hogan said agencies are working around the clock.

Assault Weapon Ban Advances: What Maryland Reps Say

Democrats continue a push to ban certain semi-automatic weapons frequently used in a deadly wave of mass shootings across the U.S.

MD Man Sues Sesame Place, Claiming 'Pervasive' Racial Discrimination

A Baltimore man filed the lawsuit a week after a video showed a character reportedly ignoring two Black girls during a parade.

Respect For Marriage Act: How Maryland Republican House Members Voted

Democrats called the passage of the Respect For Marriage Act​ necessary after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade earlier this summer.

Marilyn Mosby Trailing In Baltimore State's Attorney Race

Democratic challenger Ivan Bates is leading the incumbent, Marilyn Mosby, by almost nine points.

Violence in US cities

Is violence in US cities contributing to the wealth drain of their states?

Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Against Ghost Gun Manufacturer Polymer80

The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for policing costs and aims to stop the flow of ghost guns into Baltimore City, officials said.

MD REAL ID: Compliance Rates By County As Deadline Looms

Nearly 87% of Marylanders have their REAL ID and are ready to fly. Here is the compliance rate by county and how to get your new ID.

Maryland's Attorney General Seeks To Cancel Student Debt

Maryland's AG wants the debt canceled for students who attended schools operated for the for-profit company Education Corporation of America

Declawing Cats In Maryland Will Soon Be A Crime

Maryland now joins New York as the only two states to ban cat declawing.

MD Legislative Session Ends With Gov. Hogan Signing 79 Bills Into Law

Gov. Hogan called Maryland's 2022 legislative session one of the "most successful" he's experienced in his eight years as governor.

Amid Criminal Charges Mosby Seeks 3rd Term As Baltimore Prosecutor

Despite facing criminal charges and a trial in September, Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby officially launched her re-election campaign.

Meet Memory Ball Dancing Stars' David Jonas

Business and dancer support are recruited for Alzheimer's Association gala

MD Over COVID Pandemic, Hogan Praised For Handling: Goucher Poll

Goucher Poll: Marylanders support ending COVID mandates and restrictions, and give Gov. Hogan high marks on handling the pandemic.

Maryland Lawmakers Pass Emergency Gas Tax Holiday Bill

Maryland lawmakers in both the House and Senate have given the green light for a bill that would halt the state's gas tax​ for 30 days.

Baker Calls On Hogan To Declare Crime ‘State Of Emergency' In Baltimore

“The governor today can declare a state of emergency and bring the resources in that the state has to bear,” Baker said.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In Maryland

Anti-viral pills could soon be available "on the spot" in Maryland for those who test positive for COVID-19.

Baltimore Puts $90.4M Toward Homeless Services

Federal funding will support five initiatives in Baltimore to combat homelessness.

Gun Crime Bill Draws Supporters From Baltimore To Annapolis

It would be harder for the courts to release someone accused of certain gun crimes before trial, according to a bill before MD lawmakers.

Baltimore Businessman Wallace Contemplating Run For Governor

Wallace said he knows most of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and thinks “they are all fine people.”

Baltimore, MD received ‘F’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Maryland Files Lawsuit Against Baltimore For Wastewater Treatment Plant Failures

The lawsuit was filed by Maryland Attorney General Frosh (D) on behalf of the Maryland Department of the Environment, in circuit court.

Fundraising In The Comptroller Race: Shock And Awe

Both spent about the same: He laid out $540,621 and she spent $552,764. And as of Jan. 12, they had a similar amount of cash on hand.

Baltimore-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Baltimore unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

New MD Laws For 2022: Organ Donors, Gas Meters, Music Therapists

The Flower Branch Act, music therapy requirements and others are among the new Maryland laws taking effect Saturday.

Governor Hogan Confirms Positive COVID-19 Test

The governor of Maryland said he tested positive for coronavirus on rapid and PCR tests for COVID-19.

Baltimore-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Baltimore unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Cyberattack Targets Maryland Department Of Health

The Maryland Department of Health is investigating a network security breach.