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Moore disputes criticisms of reparations bill talks
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s team is pushing back on criticism that the governor considered his own plan to study the thorny issue of reparations before ultimately vetoing a similar proposal from state lawmakers.
Before Gov. Moore vetoed a reparations study, he drafted his own plan
Before Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was opposed to creating a commission to study reparations — saying it would slow down action — he had drafted his own executive order creating a similar commission.
State senator’s former aide gets probation in scholarship theft case
A former aide to a state senator was granted probation before judgement Thursday in a case of an alleged theft of $20,000 in scholarship money that she routed to herself.
Maryland streamlines application for food, cash, health assistance
It’s now an all-in-one process, no matter which benefits a Marylander is hoping to sign up for.
Moore picks former Fort Meade commander to be state veterans secretary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is tapping a former high-ranking Army officer who commanded Fort George G. Meade to be the state’s next secretary of veterans and military families.
Governor’s offer to state workers: $20K plus $300 per year of service to quit
The buyout offer is one element of Moore’s plan to trim personnel costs by over $120 million to meet requirements of the state budget.
Who’s really getting a tax break in Maryland?
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore often touts that 94% of taxpayers will get an income tax break or see no change. Who really is going to save money and how much?
Maryland transportation chief Paul Wiedefeld leaving agency
Maryland’s transportation secretary, Paul J. Wiedefeld, is leaving his post at the end of the month.
Gov. Moore returns to hush-hush ‘billionaire summer camp’
This is at least the second time Moore has traveled to the Sun Valley Conference as governor. Moore attended in 2023 to raise money for the Democratic Governors Association.
Maryland approves $2.75M to man wrongfully convicted of murder in Baltimore
James Langhorne, 51, of Baltimore, was released in February after serving almost 30 years in prison for a murder that he did not commit.
With leaders at funeral, deputies take rare helm of Maryland spending board
For the first time in at least three decades, Maryland's top spending board approved scores of contracts and grants on Wednesday without any of the main members present.
Trump wants FBI HQ at DC’s Ronald Reagan Building instead of ‘liberal’ Maryland
The U.S. Agency for International Development, which Trump shut down, also was housed in the Reagan building.
Maryland’s new 3% tech services tax starts Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Maryland businesses and individuals will now pay a 3% tax on certain technology and data services.
Maryland restarts process to redevelop State Center in Baltimore
The state — once again — is looking to hire a consultant to develop a plan for the site.
Maryland’s government hiring ‘freeze’ may end up more of a chill
Maryland's government hiring freeze has exceptions, including for law enforcement, public safety and “priority hires.”
Gov. Moore institutes hiring freeze, employee buyouts
Gov. Wes Moore is freezing the hiring of new state employees, offering voluntary buyouts and planning to eliminate vacant jobs and possibly consolidate offices.
Steuart Pittman on leading Maryland Democrats into the 2026 elections
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will take over as Democrats across the nation assess their priorities.
Gov. Moore names 400+ communities for state program to close racial wealth gap
Thursday’s announcement comes weeks after Moore vetoed a bill that would have set up a commission to study reparations, angering allies in the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
Maryland human services secretary, Rafael López, charged with DUI
López, in a statement, said that he reported the charges and was immediately placed on administrative leave.
‘Not running’ — but running? Moore’s moves hint at national ambitions
“I'm not running,” Gov. Wes Moore insists when asked about the 2028 presidential election. But he keeps making moves that a presidential hopeful would make.