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    Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Trump administration.
    Maryland to pay $190K for consultants to help with Trump response
    The consulting firm Accenture will research Trump’s proposed agenda and how it will affect the state’s priorities and programs.
    Circuit Court Judge Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson, left, prepares to canvas with supporters of Del. Mike Rogers on Jan. 6, 2024. She lost her seat on the bench in November. It's the first time since 2004 that an appointed Black judge lost to a white challenger.
    Anne Arundel County voted against diversity. That might end judicial elections.
    When Anne Arundel County voters rejected Circuit Court Judge Ginina Jackson-Stevenson for lawyer Tom Casey, they reduced the number of Black judges on the bench by one-third.
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress to approve disaster funding that includes money to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after being struck by the Dali cargo ship in March.
    Biden includes Key Bridge funding in $100B disaster request
    President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
    Rockland Run resident Diana Evans looks up at the damaged ceiling above her bed. She has had to deal with water coming through the ceiling in her first floor condo multiple times in the past couple of years.
    A Baltimore County complex shows how it’s getting more expensive to own a condo
    In the midst of a dispute over rising fees, some say more laws and resources could alleviate the strain on common ownership communities.
    Angela Alsobrooks speaks following her Senate seat win at her election night event held in College Park, MD on November 5th, 2024.
    Angela Alsobrooks won a $150M trial by fire. Now she heads to Trump’s Washington.
    Angela Alsobrooks will join the Senate in an unenviable position: as a brand-new member in the minority party, with the president also from the opposing party.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said his office will create a team to respond to any actions or policies from the federal government that could harm Marylanders.
    Maryland is preparing to fight Trump. The attorney general wants money to do it.
    Lawmakers in 2017 passed the Maryland Defense Act, which gives the attorney general the broad authority to file lawsuits against the federal government over actions or inactions that threaten the public interest and welfare of Marylanders.
    Gordie Howe International Bridge progress, December 2023.
    Can Gordie Howe save Maryland from its Chesapeake Bay Bridge blues?
    The Gordie Howe International Bridges isn’t an exact fit for easy comparison for proposed new Chesapeake Bay bridges. But in terms of scale, it’s the largest bridge project in North America right now, and when finished will be the longest cable-stated bridge on the continent. So are there some lessons there? Maybe.
    A hand hold a mobile phone with four sports betting apps displayed.
    Maryland sports betting hits $593M in October 2024, largest single-month total
    Sports betting in Maryland generated over $593 million in October 2024. Of that, $7 million will be contributed to the state, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
    Law enforcement is investigating bomb threats that were emailed to 14 elections offices in Maryland.
    Here’s what we know about bomb threats at Maryland elections offices
    Bomb threats were emailed to 15 local elections offices in Maryland on Friday night. They appear to be from overseas.
    More than 1,000 applicants are vying for 10 grant awards to move to Cumberland.
    A hidden gem no more: Cumberland’s offer of $20,000 to relocate goes viral
    Small-town charm meets big-city attention as Cumberland’s relocation program goes viral.
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan isn't headed to the U.S. Senate, after losing to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks. But he still has options for what to do next.
    What’s next for Larry Hogan? Despite Senate loss, ex-gov has options
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan hinted that this year’s Senate race isn’t the last we’ve seen from him, saying: “Our work and our commitment to a brighter future and a better path forward will continue.”
    ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
    Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
    After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
    Baltimore residents cast their votes inside the polling location at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday.
    Moore says state investigating bomb threats at local elections offices
    Gov. Wes Moore said late Friday that his office is working with state and local officials to address bomb threats that were reported at local elections offices across Maryland. The state’s top elections official said those tallying votes were evacuated and “everyone is safe.”
    Photograph shows Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) at midlife. She is seated, turned toward the left. One hand rests on the back of a wooden chair, another rests in her lap.
    Harriet Tubman will become a one-star general. She’s still not on the $20 bill.
    The trailblazing abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad will be posthumously commissioned as a one-star general in the Maryland National Guard.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    Gov. Moore vows to protect Marylanders in second Trump administration
    Gov. Wes Moore on Friday outlined a plan for the state to protect the interests of Marylanders under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    Supporters listen as Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election Wednesday during a speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
    They voted to make history with Harris and lost. Black women react to Trump’s victory.
    Black women voted to make history supporting Kamala Harris. After her loss, many take it personally.
    HENDERSON, NEVADA - OCTOBER 31: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump greets supporters during  a campaign rally at Lee’s Family Forum on October 31, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning for re-election on Thursday in New Mexico and the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona.
    Maryland leaders are preparing for a Trump presidency
    As Gov. Wes Moore, a state and national Democratic Party leader, guides Maryland through a Trump presidency, he and fellow lawmakers must consider what’s at stake and what they can protect.
    Pam Macapagal pictured in her shelter moments after she was told she'd no longer be evicted.
    As Baltimore sweeps encampments, some residents feel discarded too
    At one Baltimore encampment, leaving can be more challenging than staying.
    Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
    4 things we learned from election night results in Maryland
    Being popular doesn’t guarantee victory, and other lessons from Tuesdays election results.
    Angela Alsobrooks, joined by her daughter, Alex, addresses the crowd at her election night watch party in College Park on Tuesday night.
    Angela Alsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black Senator
    Maryland voters made history on Tuesday, voting to send Angela Alsobrooks to Washington as the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
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