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The latest from Pamela Wood
State employee union files labor complaints against Moore administration
AFSCME Maryland Council 3 alleges that Maryland is not following its telework policy for employees, not giving required higher pay to employees who work unfavorable shifts and more.
Moore declares Christmas Eve a holiday for Maryland government
State government offices will be closed in Maryland on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.
What 2 polls say about how Marylanders feel about redistricting
A new poll from a progressive coalition finds 54% of Marylanders support redrawing the state’s congressional district maps.
Moore says staff understands his ‘demand’ for transparency in government
The governor’s comments come after reporting revealed staff set internal chat messages to auto-delete after 24 hours, leaving no trace of the government business discussed.
‘History is Off’: Moore administration deletes internal messages after 24 hours
Open government experts and archivists say setting messages to vanish could hinder accountability, dash the public’s right to inspection and keep archivists from reviewing documents for historical value.
Gov. Moore’s redistricting commission moving forward with redrawing of congressional maps
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting advisory commission met in private Thursday to recommend that the state redraw its congressional boundaries.
Moore will step into national spotlight with ‘Things That Matter’ town hall on CBS
A prime-time slot on a major network gives the governor the opportunity to introduce himself to a broad national audience — especially as he has eyes on his 2026 reelection campaign and a future beyond that.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk is elected Maryland House speaker
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk was elected speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
The Maryland General Assembly will hold a special session. How does that work?
State lawmakers will return to Annapolis on Tuesday to elect a House of Delegates speaker, consider vetoes and maybe take up other matters.
Maryland’s top lawmakers say they won’t draw new congressional maps in special session
Senate President Bill Ferguson and House of Delegates Speaker Pro Tempore Dana Stein issued a joint statement emphasizing that the scope of the special session will be “strictly limited.”
Howard County exec candidate Atterbeary to resign from House of Delegates
Atterbeary's resignation takes effect Jan. 14 and comes as there could be a shake-up in House leadership roles.
Gov. Wes Moore calls special legislative session to choose new House speaker
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is calling a special session of the General Assembly to allow the House of Delegates to elect and swear in a new speaker.
Who is Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk, front-runner to become Maryland’s next speaker?
“She has the grit that it takes. She has the intelligence that it takes. She has the experience that it takes. She has the empathy that it takes,” said Del. Ben Barnes.
Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to become next House of Delegates speaker
The 102-member House Democratic caucus is planning to meet Dec. 16 to vote on a speaker to succeed Adrienne A. Jones.
As House speaker steps back, Jones leaves a legacy of policy and leadership
As Adrienne A. Jones steps down from the top position in the Maryland House of Delegates, those who have worked closely with her say she’s left her mark as someone who has quietly built coalitions, nurtured talent and set a high bar for integrity in the sometimes unwieldy House chamber.
Who could be Maryland’s next House speaker?
With Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones resigning from her leadership post, delegates will need to elect a new leader to preside over the chamber as they face challenging issues from redistricting to a budget deficit.
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones stepping down
Jones, 71, has been a member of the legislature since 1997 and ascended to the top position in 2019 following the death of longtime House Speaker Michael E. Busch.
Maryland human services Secretary López pleads guilty in DC DUI case
Maryland’s secretary of human services, Rafael López, pleaded guilty on Monday to driving under the influence as part of a deal that could result in no jail time and an eventual dismissal of the case.
This one trick will make your Thanksgiving a breeze. I swear.
Spatchcocking a turkey is not for the faint of heart, but the bird will cook insanely fast and remain juicy.
Marylanders weigh in on Democrats’ congressional redistricting plan
Members of Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting advisory commission sat stone-faced Friday as dozens of Marylanders weighed in for two hours.
