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    Republican Sen. Steve Hershey explores run for Maryland governor
    Maryland state Sen. Steve Hershey, one of the top-ranking Republicans in Annapolis, said he’s forming an exploratory committee for a potential run against incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
    Maryland Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey sits in the Senate Chamber in the Maryland State House on March 15, 2024.
    What a California court ruling means for Trump’s plans to send troops to Baltimore
    Attorney General Anthony Brown said he was encouraged by a California judge’s “good ruling” to keep a state’s military from policing civilians.
    BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 02: National Guard armored vehicles drive near the Gilmor Houses housing project a day after Baltimore authorities released a report on the death of Freddie Gray on May 2, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City state's attorney, ruled the death of Freddie Gray a homicide and that criminal charges will be filed on six Baltimore City Police officers. Gray, 25, was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Houses housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody.
    Scott warns Baltimore not to give Trump what he wants
    Questions about how the city and state would respond to federal intervention come a day after Trump said he was sending troops to Chicago and suggested he would do the same in Baltimore.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a news conference in February. On Wednesday, he urged residents to stand up for the city.
    Gov. Moore’s sprawling executive order aims to boost Maryland housing stock
    It’s unclear how many more units the governor’s executive order would induce, and to what extent it fills Maryland’s housing gap.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, left, and state Housing Secretary Jake Day take questions from reporters following an event at the Legacy at Twin Rivers community in Columbia on Wednesday.
    Trump hints at sending troops to Baltimore; White House won’t clarify
    President Donald Trump was declarative on his plans for Chicago but ambiguous when it came to Baltimore.
    President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington, as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen.
    Gov. Moore spent Labor Day at George Clooney’s home in Italy
    The Daily Mail tabloid published pictures Monday night of a shirtless Gov. Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn Moore, on a boat. The tabloid reported that the Moores were staying at a home on Lake Como owned by actor George Clooney.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at the South Carolina Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner in Columbia, S.C., on Friday, May 30, 2025.
    What Washington D.C.’s occupation can teach Baltimore
    With President Donald Trump threatening to send the military to Baltimore, the situation in Washington is instructive to how things may unfold here.
    Members of the West Virginia National Guard patrol the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday.
    This judge will resolve ‘who’s your daddy?’ Her pay raise might be unconstitutional.
    Orphans' Court judges convinced the Baltimore County executive and council to give them $30,000 raises. It may have violated the Maryland Constitution.
    The Baltimore County Orphans Court conducts its hearings in a series of small courtrooms on the fifth floor of the county courthouse in Towson.
    Baltimore records 7 homicides in August, fewest for month in a half-century
    Baltimore is now in its third consecutive year of steep declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings.
    Baltimore Police on scene of a police-involved shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
    Maryland may open more state trails to e-bikes. Here’s what to know.
    Officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are considering allowing e-bikes on more state bike trails, a move they say could increase accessibility to public parks.
    Class 1 e-bikes are already permitted on the Western Maryland Rail Trail.
    Moore’s war of words with Trump is good politics, experts say
    President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have gone toe-to-toe in recent weeks. Is there a downside to Moore’s tougher tone?
    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: Governor of Maryland Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture presented by Coca-Cola - Day 3 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
    What the law says about whether Trump can send troops to Baltimore
    As President Donald Trump normally acts first and lets the courts sort it out later, experts say we’re drifting into uncharted territory.
    Maryland sees a reading rebound, though ‘alarming’ math gap looms large
    State leaders highlighted how students fared on the exam known as the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, or MCAP.
    Donald Trump vs. Wes Moore: Everything the president has said about Baltimore
    In an escalating war of words, President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to Baltimore, revoke funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and questioned Gov. Wes Moore's military awards. The Democratic governor wants Trump to come see Baltimore for himself or “keep our names out of your mouth.”
    Sen. Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wife ahead of ICE check-in
    Sen. Chris Van Hollen met virtually with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the day before the Maryland father is set to check in with ICE.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Cookeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
    Trump threatens to revoke Key Bridge funds, send troops to Baltimore
    President Donald Trump posted a missive Sunday morning to his Truth Social platform insulting Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, escalating a simmering feud between the two leaders.
    President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s war of words escalated Sunday.
    Moore loses another top aide: Budget Secretary Helene Grady to depart
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is losing another top official in his administration, as Budget Secretary Helene Grady announced Friday that she plans to step down in October.
    Maryland Budget Secretary Helene Grady speaks about Gov. Wes Moore's budget proposal during a State House news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
    The Democrats are coming for Andy Harris. This time they might succeed.
    An unpopular Republican president, a budget bill that busts the deficit while hurting many Marylanders and election rigging in Texas could change the political fortunes of Rep. Andy Harris.
    U.S. Rep. Andy Harris attends the first day of the General Assembly session in Annapolis in January.
    Moore to Trump: Come visit Baltimore
    “Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday, before extending an official invitation for the president to visit Baltimore.
    Gov. Wes Moore clapped back at President Donald Trump in a video posted to social media.
    Del. Malcolm Ruff will seek West Baltimore state Senate seat
    The challenge from Del. Malcolm Ruff to state Sen. Dalya Attar sets up what could be a competitive Democrat-on-Democrat matchup.
    Del. Malcolm Ruff, center, is launching a campaign for the state Senate in District 41.
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