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What happened on day 10 of the 2026 General Assembly session
Gov. Wes Moore is set to speak about the state’s preparations Friday afternoon.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and state officials discuss preparations for an upcoming snow storm at the State house on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, right, and Senate President Bill Ferguson, left, do not see eye to eye on congressional redistricting.
TikTok finalizes deal to form a new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is seen on a phone on March 13, 2024 in New York City. Congress is set to vote and pass a bill that could ban the popular app TikTok nationwide and be sent to the Senate for a vote. The bill would force the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications that it owns within six months after passage of the bill or face a ban. Lawmakers argue that ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese government making the app a national security threat. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
U.S. Rep. Hoyer endorses former campaign manager Boafo to take his place
Hoyer hailed Boafo’s public service, his work on the congressman’s campaign and his ability to solve issues for his community.
Del. Adrian Boafo stands in Sen. West’s office at the Maryland State House on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Annapolis, MD. The pair teamed up on a bill to limit landlords in how they consider criminal history of prospective tenants. The bill did not pass, but they're hopeful in the future.
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.
The congressional district map proposed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission.
They are accused of squatting. Lawmakers want to speed up their day in court.
It’s the fourth year a Maryland lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at expediting a squatting complaint.
Madison Pleas was a Baltimore renter when accused of squatting even though she had a lease.
Baltimore County Council members could earn more as retired lawmakers than working ones
A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.
Legislation passed by the council boosts the pensions of councilmembers and ties future increases to their salaries, which are going up as the job becomes full time.
Save money on energy bills this winter with these 5 tips
There are many no- and low-cost ways to spend less on your Maryland heating bill.
Brian Leonard, owner of Leonard Home Performance, takes a photo of the inside of a furnace as he conducts an energy audit at TJ Sebastian’s home in Baltimore.
Hutzell: Democrats’ redistricting map sends Annapolis forward to its past
Column: Annapolis has been here before. If the General Assembly adopts the map revealed Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting commission, it will hand Sarah Elfreth the task of knocking Andy Harris out of Congress.
A runner works out on the beach at Sandy Point State Park before sunrise on February 7, 2025.
Ivan Bates’ break-up with mayor’s public safety office finds legal support
Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
What happened on day 9 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
These bills have become a top issue for Democratic lawmakers and will get a Senate hearing Thursday.
January 22, 2026 - CASA holds a press conference ahead of the hearing for bill SB245, which would prohibit local governments, county sheriffs, or other agencies from entering into immigration enforcement agreements.
Friedson outpaces other Montgomery County executive candidates with more than $2 million raised
Andrew Friedson has raised more than $2 million since launching his campaign for county executive, far outpacing his rivals, who are relying on public financing.
Montgomery County executive candidate Andrew Friedson participates in a panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Legislative Breakfast in December.
Fundraising in hot Baltimore County executive race tops $1 million
In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.
From left, council member Julian Jones, Nick Stewart, a former school board member and financial attorney, and council member Izzy Patoka.
Should 16-year-olds vote in school board races? Some Howard County teens say yes.
Howard County teens are lobbying lawmakers to lower the voting age in Board of Election races to 16 and to expand the voting rights of the board’s student member.
Illuminate Maryland student leader Rishit Guttam holds up a piece of paper to signal a candidate’s response time is running out during the Howard County Executive Youth Forum at the Elkridge Branch Library earlier this month.
ICE now says 10 people arrested around Annapolis last week
Without giving specifics, ICE said 10 people were arrested “near” Annapolis last week.
Downtown Annapolis, Friday, March 28, 2025.
How Maryland bought a $4.5M horse farm it’s not going to use
The purchase of a horse farm, Shamrock Farm, involves a partner at Venable, the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Florida Republican, Gov. Wes Moore and a state authority that no longer exists.
Shamrock Farm, located at 4926 Woodbine Road in Carroll County.
Maryland lawmakers want limits on federal immigration enforcement
Maryland lawmakers have been alarmed by the treatment of citizens by ICE. They are drafting bills to protect Maryland residents from the increasingly violent mass deportation effort.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers use a chain to more comfortably restrain a detained person using handcuffs positioned in front, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
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.
Operating Budget Volume 1 on a desk inside of the State House, in Annapolis, on Wednesday.
What happened on day 8 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
Welcome to budget day, when Gov. Wes Moore will send his proposal for a balanced state spending plan to lawmakers.
Gov. Wes Moore and acting Budget Secretary Jake Weissmann speak during Wednesday’s announcement of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
5 takeaways from Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal
Gov. Wes Moore discussed his budget for the year. Here are key takeaways from his budget proposal.
Gov. Wes Moore enters the press conference where he and acting Secretary Jake Weissmann spoke about the announcement of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal in Annapolis on Wednesday.
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