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The latest from Pamela Wood
Redistricting dispute between Gov. Moore, Senate president intensifies
Meanwhile the House of Delegates is pushing ahead, fast-tracking an online public hearing on the proposal for Monday.
Andy Harris out? How Maryland’s proposed new districts would have voted in 2024.
A proposed new map of Maryland’s congressional districts would wipe out Republicans’ advantage in the one seat they hold, swinging the voter makeup from solidly red to solidly blue.
By the numbers: How Gov. Moore wants to solve a $1.4 billion budget hole
With a combination of freezing spending on some programs, cutting others and shuffling money, Maryland can close a budget gap without raising taxes.
Moore budget would tap energy fund, cut spending to close $1.4 billion shortfall
The full budget proposal — which spans hundreds of pages over multiple volumes — wasn’t immediately available; it’s due to be released later Wednesday.
Leaders in Annapolis promise no new taxes despite budget shortfall
Gov. Wes Moore unveils his proposed budget for next year on Wednesday. He says there are no tax increases in it — despite a $1.4 billion deficit.
Maryland commission recommends new congressional boundaries favoring Democrats
The new 1st Congressional District would add portions of Anne Arundel and Howard counties in the proposed map.
Former Gov. Larry Hogan says he won’t challenge Gov. Wes Moore in 2026
“It was an honor to serve, but it’s time to look forward, not back,” Hogan wrote on social media.
Gov. Moore has $8M in the bank heading into reelection campaign
Gov. Wes Moore raised $7 million last year for his reelection campaign and has $8 million in the bank.
Has time run out for Maryland to redistrict? Depends on who you ask.
The clock is ticking to draw a new map, settle legal challenges, assign voters to their districts, print ballots and run the primary election, currently scheduled for June.
Wes Moore and Trump’s transportation secretary want to rebuild the Key Bridge faster
Their statement, however, did not specify a new timeline for construction of the Key Bridge.
Moore faces a budget gap, Trump threats and tense relationships in reelection year
Gov. Wes Moore brought in a new budget secretary and a new chief of staff, both veterans of Maryland politics.
New House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk stresses civility, finding solutions
Maryland’s new speaker of the House of Delegates faces a budget shortfall and thorny debates about immigration enforcement, affordability and redistricting. She says she’s ready for the challenge.
Governor, state workers union fail to reach deal in pay negotiations for first time
With no agreement by the year-end deadline, the Moore administration will decide what, if any, pay raises or additional perks to include in its budget plan.
Underground Charles Street fire caused by gas buildup in crowded conduit, report finds
The report listed a slew of recommendations to prevent future explosions and fires in the city’s underground conduits.
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.
