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Karson Kamenetz campaigns beyond his father’s legacy in Baltimore County
Kevin Kamenetz, Karson’s father, was a four-term councilman and a gubernatorial candidate who served as county executive from 2010 to 2018.
Karson Kamenetz, left, candidate for Baltimore County Council and son of former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, speaks to Baltimore County residents Alvin Levi, right, and Jeffrey Platt at Jilly’s Bar & Grill in Pikesville.
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.
Gov. Wes Moore enters the State House Wednesday morning before announcing his budget proposal.
Baltimore County Council approves bill restricting Towson landlords
The legislation creates a “Neighborhood Preservation District” that prevents county officials from issuing rental licenses to Towson properties on blocks where rentals already account for 30% or more of the properties.
The new legislation establishes a pilot program that will last until June 30, 2029.
Maryland plans to purchase Laurel Park for horse training center after ‘fatal flaw’ found at Carroll County farm
Maryland officials said Tuesday they have reached a tentative agreement with Stronach Group, the Canadian company that owns Laurel Park, to acquire the property.
Laurel Park will host the 2026 Preakness as Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
Baltimore County trash pickup schedule carries odor of error
Baltimore County’s printed trash schedule mailed out last year included three sliding holidays that don’t actually slide.
A pile of empty trash cans in an alley in northeast Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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.
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.
Inside the Hanover office park where the new Key Bridge is being designed
A nondescript office park in Hanover serves as the design headquarters for the new Key Bridge. As many as 100 engineers and project managers work inside to orchestrate logistics, map out the bridge’s precise design, and estimate its cost and schedule.
Employees hold a team meeting in an office at an Anne Arundel County business park where engineers work on the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge project.
Baltimoreans join nationwide protests against ICE, second Trump administration
Baltimoreans joined nationwide protests and walkouts against the Trump administration and immigration enforcement Tuesday, one year into the president’s second term.
Baltimoreans joined nationwide protests and walkouts against the Trump administration and immigration enforcement Tuesday, one year into the president’s second term.
Sheriffs oppose restrictions on immigration enforcement
Lawmakers are back in Annapolis for the annual 90-day legislative session, where they’ll take on a budget shortfall, a hostile administration in the White House and more.
The balcony of the State House chamber.
Van Hollen demands answers after reports of a potential ICE facility in Hagerstown
In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, all of Maryland’s representatives except for Republican Andy Harris “demand more details” about reported plans to convert a warehouse into detention space in Hagerstown.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen called ongoing immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and across the country “one of the most obscene” and “inhumane” aspects of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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.
The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission has voted to recommend new congressional district boundaries.
Hutzell: Testifying at the State House? You’ve got 2 minutes to change the world.
Column: Thousands of people will testify before delegates and senators in Annapolis over the next several weeks, all trying to convince them to see the issues their way. Most have just two minutes to do it.
Caroline LaPere testifies in favor of the Pava Marie LaPere Act before the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee in Annapolis on Feb. 6, 2024. The Act is named for her daughter, who was killed in Baltimore in 2023.
Grocery prices changing by the minute? Maryland lawmakers want to ban that.
The bill would require grocery stores to keep their prices fixed for at least one business day and would ban the use of personal data to set individualized prices for groceries.
Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers unveil legislation to limit "dynamic pricing" in grocery stores at an event at BD Provisions in Severna Park on January 20, 2026.
Local leaders try to strengthen their hand against ICE
Montgomery County Council members introduced two bills Tuesday to curb how ICE conducts detentions and deportations within the county’s borders.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 - Montgomery County Council members Will Jawando and Kristin Mink are flanked by supporters as they hold a press conference on two bills that aim to restrict ICE activities in the county.
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.
Former Gov. Larry Hogan gives a concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Maryland lawmakers talk immigration enforcement, budget goals at Banner event
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday will have hearings on two bills limiting federal immigration enforcement efforts in Maryland.
Senate President Bill Ferguson, right, and Speaker of The Maryland House Of Delegates Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk with Pamela Wood, Banner Politics reporter, during the Inside the Legislative Session event at The Graduate in Annapolis on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Top EU official questions Trump’s trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat
The European Union’s top official on Tuesday described President Donald Trump’s planned new tariffs over Greenland as “a mistake” and called into question Trump’s trustworthiness.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Baltimore raised its wastewater rates 15% last year. Revenue still fell short.
Baltimore’s wastewater system is over budget and underfunded, according to a new financial disclosure.
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
In dramatic ruling, Baltimore judge sides with tenant in ‘junk fees’ case
The case shows a “massive corporate entity taking advantage of an honest, hard-working individual,” the a Baltimore judge wrote.
Live coverage: The General Assembly honors Dr. King
A pair of bills designed to limit ICE agents’ power in Maryland are being heard in the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee later this week
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in the House of Delegates on his plan to balance the state's budget.
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