State government

The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's action violates federal law because it reversed a prior decision to allow states to access the money through March 2026.

Maryland’s U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks decried the “appalling situation” unfolding in the holding rooms at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Baltimore Field Office in the city’s downtown.

Banner political reporters answer readers’ questions about the forces that shaped the 2025 session.

Most eyes were locked on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future this legislative session. Here’s how the state’s other education bills faired.

Career counselors and employers offer advice to Maryland federal workers, some of whom are returning to a crowded job market as Trump's administration dramatically scales back the size of the government.

Gov. Wes Moore had smooth sailing his first two years in Annapolis. This year has been different.

Black steelworkers built Pleasant View. They were not going to lose it.

On Monday, state lawmakers passed a bill that extends the life of a Convention Center and tourism task force for another year, at a cost of about $350,000.

The Maryland General Assembly tried to tackle complaints about escalating gas and electric bills.

A budget crisis compounded by uncertainty from the Trump administration combined to create a perfect storm for lawmakers in Maryland.

Here’s The Baltimore Banner’s attempt to sort out who might be thrilled, and who might be disappointed, as they leave the State House.

Maryland’s state lawmakers began wrapping up their work for the year on Monday, tying up loose ends on the state budget, education reforms and energy policy.

Immigration bills failed in the State House after Maryland Democrats failed to reach an agreement.

The budget is just about done, and lawmakers are looking to get a few other high-profile pieces of legislation finished before leaving Annapolis.

The legislation would require officials to promptly release requested information about children in foster care who die from suspected maltreatment.

The state spends a total of $16 billion on Medicaid, with $9 billion from federal sources — but cuts could be coming.

A provision tucked into the state budget bills during final negotiations zaps the authority.

The Maryland General Assembly passed revisions to the Child Victims Act Saturday, just two years after the law lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims and opened the courthouse doors to thousands of survivors.

Maryland lawmakers are on their way to closing a massive state budget gap — the largest since the Great Recession — by raising a slew of taxes and fees and cutting government spending.

Lawmakers have until the end of next Monday to wrap up work on bills or they’ll most likely have to start over again in 2026.