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The latest from Pamela Wood
Senate can’t agree on a spending plan, putting Maryland’s federal workforce at risk
It’s unclear, with the House of Representatives adjourned until next week, when lawmakers could consider their next moves to reopen the government.
Maryland to close one of Jessup’s prisons
The Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup will close and 700 men incarcerated at the facility, along with 300 staff, will be transferred to other facilities by June.
Maryland trimming 500 state jobs through buyouts, eliminating vacancies
With hundreds of jobs eliminated, Maryland’s state budget will see $47 million in savings annually.
Maryland will pay a price whether the federal government shuts down or not
Maryland and its Democrat-dominated congressional delegation sit in the crosshairs of the federal government spending fight.
Maryland’s latest budget update isn’t terrible
Maryland is slightly behind expectations for the current budget year but can expect the budget to grow slightly for next year, according to the state’s latest round of financial forecasting.
Maryland’s Green Party isn’t in it to win it
“We’re not going to go and set expectations that we don’t think we can meet,” says Andy Ellis of Baltimore. Gubernatorial candidate Ellis and running mate Owen Silverman Andrews aim to rack up votes, increase influence.
Trump administration says minority contracting for Key Bridge is ‘unlawful’
President Donald Trump’s administration is questioning the cost of replacing Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and criticizing Maryland laws that require some of the work be contracted out to minority-owned businesses.
Political opposites Moore, Youngkin find common ground
The governors of Maryland and Virginia — a Democrat and a Republican — professed an interest in civil dialogue and sidestepped questions about their political futures during a joint event in Washington.
Maryland failed to keep sex offenders away from foster children, audit finds
Maryland failed to protect children under state care from being placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived. It’s one of numerous findings listed in an audit out Wednesday.
Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid
So far, Brooke Lierman is facing no competitors in the 2026 election, though candidates have until February to file.
Another round of political violence leaves Maryland asking where we go next
Maryland lawmakers are reconsidering security in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing.
Maryland assumed $360M in federal highway repair payments it may not receive
Maryland’s transportation department incorrectly assumed the federal government would reimburse hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of highway repairs, according to a new audit, potentially leaving the state on the hook.
Top Maryland General Assembly leaders targeted by bomb threats
The presiding officers of Maryland’s General Assembly were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, amid rising concern about political violence in the nation.
Moore makes it official: Governor is running for reelection
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a video posted online highlighting his accomplishments and promising to do more.
Gov. Moore taps CareFirst exec Lester Davis as next chief of staff
Davis has extensive experience in city and state politics, having worked previously with the Moore campaign and for various roles in City Hall
Moore, Scott walk Park Heights in a message to Trump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tour the city in a community walk, pushing back on President Trump's narrative of Charm City.
Republican Sen. Steve Hershey explores run for Maryland governor
Maryland state Sen. Steve Hershey, one of the top-ranking Republicans in Annapolis, said he’s forming an exploratory committee for a potential run against incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
Trump hints at sending troops to Baltimore; White House won’t clarify
President Donald Trump was declarative on his plans for Chicago but ambiguous when it came to Baltimore.
Gov. Moore spent Labor Day at George Clooney’s home in Italy
The Daily Mail tabloid published pictures Monday night of a shirtless Gov. Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn Moore, on a boat. The tabloid reported that the Moores were staying at a home on Lake Como owned by actor George Clooney.
Moore’s war of words with Trump is good politics, experts say
President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have gone toe-to-toe in recent weeks. Is there a downside to Moore’s tougher tone?
