Maryland Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi resigns
Gov. Wes Moore’s office announced Monday they’d appointment his replacement, Betsy Fox Tolentino, as acting secretary
Baltimore County Redistricting Commission recommends new council maps in 4-3 vote
The Baltimore County Redistricting Commission voted 4-3 Monday evening to recommend a new map that would divide the seven existing County Council districts into nine.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the CDC on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
Maryland leads lawsuit against Trump administration over gun triggers deal
The suit announced Monday argues that returning the triggers would violate federal law, pose a threat to residents and worsen gun violence.
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
On Monday, scores of scientists at the agency sent a letter challenging the Trump administration’s cuts in public health research.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering US. Here’s what you need to know.
President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect.
Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes
The investment came with a call for increased urgency from the city.
With council support for Madigan, Baltimore County IG search panel may be moot
A panel tasked to choose Baltimore County’s next inspector general needs its pick approved by at least four County Council members. They might not get the support.
Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown
In California alone, more than a dozen pro-immigrant bills passed either the Assembly or Senate this week.
After a lifetime in libraries, Carla Hayden was fired by Trump in two sentences
Hayden’s firing comes as libraries and archives are under siege nationwide by the Trump administration and factions of the Republican Party.
Wes Moore insists he’s not running for president in ’28. So why is no one persuaded?
Why is no one persuaded when Gov. Wes Moore says again and again he isn't running for president? Because not running for president has a track record of success.
Klausmeier announces panel to aid in search for Baltimore County inspector general
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced on Friday the appointment of a five-member task force to aid in the search for an inspector general.
State to vacate Baltimore buildings, relocate employees to leased downtown offices
The state will relocate employees working in the Baltimore buildings to commercial spaces in the city’s central business district.
Baltimore’s billion-dollar opioid case decision delayed until next week
The long-awaited decision on the city’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit was pushed on Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges after improper deportation
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged in the United States with transporting undocumented immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador.
Behind the scenes, ICE is meeting with Howard County’s top elected leaders
Federal immigration authorities are meeting behind closed doors with Howard County’s top elected leaders to discuss a dispute over detaining people in the county jail who are suspected of entering the country illegally.
Maryland makes no-interest loan available to former federal workers
The Federal Emergency Loan Program makes a $700, interest-free loan available to Marylanders who lost their federal government jobs through mass layoffs, relocation or the shutdown of a part of the government.
Baltimore County residents to see water rate hike starting in July
The Board of Estimates approved a 4.9% rate increase to water utility costs for Baltimore County residents beginning in July.
‘How about me?’ Kathy Klausmeier reflects on first five months as Baltimore County’s first female executive
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the first woman to hold the post, sat down recently for an interview with The Baltimore Banner. She addressed permit delays, teacher salaries and her controversial decision not to automatically reappoint the county's inspector general.
Controversial Howard County go-kart track may get the green flag after all
A controversial go-kart track built on a Western Howard County property inched closer to the starting line Thursday afternoon.