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Farewells And Fights Ahead: What's Next For Lawmakers Moving On This Election Cycle
Some state legislators walk away from the legislature, tired after decades or fed up after one term, as others look to step up.
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Political Appointments Surging, Career SES Workforce Shrinking Under Trump 2.0
Partnership for Public Service warned that the large political workforce will mean a loss of institutional knowledge.
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Sudden Cannabis Reclassification Leaves Maryland Industry, Regulators Confused
An Unexpected federal move reclassified medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug; its effect on recreational marijuana is unclear.
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Anne Arundel County Democrats Host Meet-And-Greet For 5th District Hopefuls
10 candidates show up — fewer than half the 24 Democrats in the race — to make pitches with two months until the June 23 primary.
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Maryland Could Have Identified Fraudulent Lead Inspections Sooner, Auditors Say
An audit also questioned spending decisions by senior management at MDE and flagged a potential ethics law violation.
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Churn In The Statehouse Should Make For Interesting, And Crowded, Legislative Races
Significant turnover in Annapolis comes in 2027. Five state senators and 19 House members are retiring or running for other offices.
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Churchill Downs Buys Rights To Preakness, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
State will keep perpetual lease to races, memorabilia in $85 million intellectual property rights deal.
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Pedaling For A Cause, Feuding Polls, Ralph Tyler Services Set, More In Political Notes
“You can throw a dart at a map of Maryland, and wherever that dart lands, there are climate impacts and climate costs being felt.”
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Maryland Property Search Tool Goes Offline After Cyber Threat
The database includes information about all property holdings in the state, including the names of owners and details about previous sales.
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Federal Judge Voids RFK Jr.'S ‘Unlawful' Directive Banning Gender-Affirming Care
Maryland is among the states suing to block the order that led 40 U.S. health facilities to drop care, for fear of losing Medicaid Medicare.
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Child Care Scholarship Freeze Could Start Melting Soon, But Not For Everyone
The current waiting list of more than 5,000 families is slated to be gradually cut starting July 1.
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Battles Over Data Centers Intensify In The State House And Communities
Activists launch petitions against proposed data centers as lawmakers work to regulate them.
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First ICE Officer Charged With Assault In Minnesota Has Maryland Ties
Gregory Donnell Morgan, Jr. faces two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Millions Already Raised, Spent On Handful Of Maryland Congressional Primaries
The campaign finance reports released this week by the FEC help to define the contours of the most competitive primaries.
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Advocates ‘Thrilled' By State Decision To Cap Spending On Diabetes Drug Jardiance
‘Upper payment limit' is the first set by Prescription Drug Affordability Board, after almost seven years of study with starts and stops.
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Democratic Candidates For Montgomery County's Top Job Make Pitches At Forum
A crowded field seeks to replace term-limited Executive Marc Elrich, who's running for County Council.
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Research Shows Chesapeake Bay Streams Are Getting Saltier
While efforts are underway across the region to reduce harmful salt in freshwater streams, research shows that salinity continues to rise.
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Voting Rights Act For Maryland Stirred Emotions Well Before Monday Meltdown
Supporters say the measure breaks systemic barriers in local elections and opponents call it a political power grab.
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Energy Bill Heads To Moore's Desk On Session's Final Day
Moore is expected to sign the ‘crown jewel' of the session.
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The Storm After The Calm: Placid Final Day Erupts In Final Minutes In House, Senate
Shouting, arguing, cap an otherwise productive and tension-free Sine Die for the 2026 General Assembly.
