Claims of partisan gerrymandering in Md. congressional map go to trial
Republicans argue the congressional map that passed last year violates the Maryland Constitution.
Top Maryland Democratic Party official resigns after questioning electability of Black candidates
A top Democratic donor and officeholder in the state party questioned whether Maryland voters would elect a Black governor.
Maryland’s unprecedented surplus grows by $1.6 billion, setting stage for renewed tax cut debate
The extra cash will intensify debate in Annapolis over how to spend it, with Gov. Larry Hogan (R) seeking a far-reaching tax cut for all retirees and Democrats eyeing other programs.
Maryland leaders plan 30-day suspension of gas tax, and many states are eyeing similar moves
Maryland’s gas tax, at roughly 37 cents per gallon, is also tied to inflation and could rise in the coming months.
Maryland poised to become second state in U.S. to ban declawing cats
The once common practice of declawing cats is now viewed by many as barbaric. Some call it amputation.
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore hits the airwaves with TV ads
Wes Moore is one of 10 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. He is the first to appear on TV ads.
Maryland Republican candidate for governor gets disbarred
Robin Ficker, a Republican candidate for governor, loses his license to practice law in Maryland
Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks endorses Wes Moore for Maryland governor
The top official in one of Maryland's most populous counties has endorsed Wes Moore for Maryland governor.
Gov. Larry Hogan beats impeachment attempt by Trump-aligned Republican
A Maryland panel dismissed the charge to impeach Gov. Larry Hogan, squashing a rare removal effort brought by a fellow Republican who had accused Hogan of overstepping the bounds of his authority.
Here’s which coronavirus restrictions remain in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Officials in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have been easing coronavirus restrictions as the latest surge of cases subsides.
Maryland leaders pull vodka from shelves, sever sister-city ties with Russia
State and local leaders outraged by Russia's invasion of Ukraine wield what power they have to inflict symbolic and economic pain, however small. Next, Maryland could sell off the pension system’s $100 million investment in Russian-linked entities.
Freezing the clock: Nationwide push for permanent daylight saving time gains momentum
Maryland lawmakers want permanent daylight savings time. More than 40 states have either passed or are currently considering laws to make daylight savings time permanent, should congress ever allow it.
An inspector ordered a free-food pantry removed. This woman sounded the alarm.
Takoma Park’s “purple community bins,” which began before the pandemic as a way for a woman to share her dumpster-dive finds, have become a lifeline for families and seniors in the community.
Rockville Pike underpass honors former county official
Montgomery County dedicated a new pedestrian underpass beneath Rockville Pike at the Medical Center Metro station Friday in honor of a former county official.
Maryland takes major step toward legalizing marijuana
Lawmakers debated 90 minutes before voting, largely along partisan lines.
Republican Kelly Schulz picks Hogan appointee as running mate in Md. governor’s race
Jeff Woolford, an assistant secretary and chief medical officer with the Maryland Department of Health, is a political newcomer.
Maryland bill would allow people convicted of felonies to serve on juries
More than 20 million people across the country — a disproportionate number of whom are Black men — are disqualified for jury duty because of a prior conviction. Maryland is taking steps to remove the barrier to serve on a jury.
Maryland’s chief medical examiner resigns amid massive backlog at state morgue
In recent weeks, the state medical examiner’s office has had more than 200 bodies awaiting autopsies.
Eager to compete, Maryland developing multimillion-dollar deal for Washington Commanders
Maryland plans to compete with the District and Virginia, where bipartisan legislation advanced last week that would offer the team $1 billion and a cut of sales tax revenue if it moved there.
Montgomery judge allows most of bid protest on Maryland toll lanes contract to move forward
A judge says a losing bidder on the first Maryland toll lanes contract filed most of its bid protest in time.