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Maryland lawmakers are raising taxes and fees. Here’s how you’ll feel it.
Maryland lawmakers have reached a deal on the state’s $63 billion budget, and it may cost you if you own a car, take an Uber ride or smoke cigarettes.
Maryland lawmakers have reached a deal on the state’s $63 billion budget, and it may cost you if you own a car, take an Uber ride or smoke cigarettes.
Churchill Downs makes late bid to buy Pimlico as state mulls takeover of racing industry
A source said Churchill has been lobbying to derail a bill in the state legislature that’s necessary for the state ownership deal to go through.
National Treasure, #1, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, wins the Preakness Stakes on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 20, 2023.
State fines former governor candidate John King’s campaign $2K over anonymous Moore attacks
Maryland’s state prosecutor has fined the campaign of former gubernatorial candidate John B. King Jr. $2,000 for sending campaign material out over email without the required campaign authority line.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate John King outlines his "One Baltimore" plan during a news conference in Mount Vernon on June 21, 2022.
Maryland budget deal would increase vehicle fees, tobacco tax
The framework of the deal will eventually raise about $320 million to $350 million per year through a variety of vehicle-related fees and $80 million annually from hiking taxes on tobacco and nicotine products.
The Maryland State Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
How lawmakers plan to help workers, businesses affected by Baltimore port disruptions
The money for the programs would come from the state’s Rainy Day Fund, and there’s no estimated total price tag, but it's possible federal aid could pay for them.
The Dali, a massive container ship from Singapore,  still sits in the wreckage and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore port on April 1, 2024. It has been a week since it lost power and struck the bridge , causing it to topple in seconds, taking several roadway workers and their cars with it. The once giant frame of the bridge now sits in the water and large cranes have arrived to untangle the mess.
A moment for Moore: Bridge collapse first big test of governor’s leadership
He’s had to console families of those who perished, coordinate an emergency response and inform and comfort shaken Marylanders.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from a ship strike and the subsequent closure of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has thrust Gov. Wes Moore into a national spotlight.
First vessel passes through small passage cleared near Key Bridge
President Joe Biden will visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
The Dali, a massive container ship from Singapore,  still sits in the wreckage and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore port on April 1, 2024. It has been a week since it lost power and struck the bridge , causing it to topple in seconds, taking several roadway workers and their cars with it. The once giant frame of the bridge now sits in the water and large cranes have arrived to untangle the mess.
Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse was all over national Sunday-morning talk shows
Gov. Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon Scott and U.S. officials discussed the recovery effort on national TV news.
Gov. Wes Moore provides updates on recovery efforts of the Key Bridge collapse during a press conference in Dundalk last week.
Moore urges lawmakers to pass state budget to ‘provide certainty’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday urged state lawmakers to prioritize passing the state budget and legislation to help those affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the final days of their legislative session.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown earlier in the week, used part of his Friday press conference on the Key Bridge collapse to admonish lawmakers to sort out their differences on the state budget.
Lawmakers propose change to state of emergency law in light of Key Bridge collapse
Maryland lawmakers may consider whether to create a new form of a state of emergency to handle long-term infrastructure emergencies like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week.
Sen. Bryan Simonaire, an Anne Arundel County Republican, is proposing a bill to modify Maryland’s state of emergency laws following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week.
Plan for state to take over Pimlico Race Course advances in Annapolis
The plan for Maryland’s state government to take over ownership of Baltimore’s historic Pimlico Race Course cleared its first hurdle in Annapolis on Wednesday.
National Treasure, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, sprints down the track during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2023.
Lawmakers work on emergency aid for Port of Baltimore workers, businesses following Key Bridge collapse
“This is as rainy as it gets,” said Senate President Bill Ferguson, who is working with lawmakers on emergency financial aid for workers and businesses affected by the closure of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore following Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said Wednesday that he’s working with other lawmakers who also represent the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore on emergency legislation on financial aid to workers who will be out of work following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
6 missing construction workers in Francis Scott Key bridge collapse are presumed dead
The Coast Guard doesn’t think the six construction workers survived the bridge collapse because of the deep waters and cold temperatures.
Close up photos of the Key bridge collapse, taken by Baltimore City Fire Rescue 1
Key Bridge collapse will disrupt business in Baltimore — and across the country
In a potentially crippling blow to commerce in the region, the Port of Baltimore is partially shut down after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning when it was struck by a cargo ship.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with it early Tuesday morning.
Biden pledges to cover ‘entire cost’ of rebuilding the Key Bridge
President Joe Biden pledged Tuesday that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River following a ship strike.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Banner Political Notes: New leaders for Maryland Dems; Annapolis honors; senate vacancy
This week’s political news and updates from around Maryland.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
U.S. Rep. Trone apologizes for unintentional use of slur
Trone’s remark came during a budget hearing Thursday at the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Rep. David Trone is apologizing for what he says was the unintentional use of a racial slur during a budget hearing.
Ted Leonsis has talked to Gov. Wes Moore about arena plans
The Wizards and Capitals owner's bold plan for a $2 billion project in Virginia is on hold. He needs to come up with a backup plan (or two).
Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis watches the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Washington.
Plan for the state to take over Pimlico Race Course gets first review in Annapolis
If the deal is approved, the nonprofit that will operate racing will adopt the name of the Maryland Jockey Club, the organization that’s been associated with thoroughbred racing in the state since the 1700s.
Horses take off from the starting gate at the beginning of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023.
Lawmakers move hundreds of bills ahead of key deadline in session’s final weeks
If a bill hasn’t been shuttled across the State House’s marble hallway by the last session of Monday’s “crossover day,” it’s less likely to make it through the legislative process.
Del. Jared Solomon (left), a Montgomery County Democrat, speaks with Del. Marc Korman, Chair of the Environment and Transportation committee, as other delegates engage in floor debate on “crossover day” in the Maryland State House in Annapolis on March 18, 2024.
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