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The latest from Brenda Wintrode
Moore bans insider bets on prediction markets by state workers amid new scrutiny
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order aimed at state employees and prediction markets as they have come under heightened scrutiny.
Winners and losers of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
From Senate President Bill Ferguson to Gov. Wes Moore and the poor megalodon, here are those who came out on top and those wishing things went differently at the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.
Maryland Senate limits police cooperation with ICE
Maryland lawmakers move to block police from detaining immigrants for ICE, focusing on public safety and civil rights protections.
A shooting shattered their family. Annapolis is playing politics with their grief.
Legislative bumps and political infighting in Annapolis shroud passage of a NyKayla Strawder memorial bill, a teen killed by a 9-year-old with access to his grandmother's gun.
Lawmaker seeks to expel Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat after weeks of missed votes
In a rare move, a Maryland lawmaker is attempting to oust a colleague, Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat, who has refused to show up for votes and hearings in Annapolis for weeks.
Moore, Maryland Democrats honor Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Annapolis
Pelosi spoke about her deep ties to Baltimore and how they’ve been fundamental in how she’s represented her San Francisco district, guests at the breakfast said.
Heading to the airport? Get there at least 3 hours early, BWI warns.
On Sunday, airport officials alerted travelers to arrive at least three hours ahead of their scheduled departure times, as security lines full of spring break travelers grew.
Columbus statue Baltimore dumped has found a pedestal in Trump’s Washington
A controversial Baltimore statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered a new home near the White House, according to the artwork’s owners.
ICE crackdown drives a wave of new bills in Maryland
Maryland Democrats are advancing a wave of bills to limit cooperation with ICE, regulate detention centers and expand legal protections for immigrants.
ICE sent Maryland detainees to Arizona a day before congressional oversight visit
For months, the overcrowded, bleak conditions on the sixth floor of the George H. Fallon Federal Building have drawn attention from Maryland lawmakers, a federal judge and the state’s top prosecutor.
Judge orders 14-day halt to work at Washington County ICE facility
DHS purchased the warehouse in January and recently awarded a $113 million contract to turn the commercial space into a detention center.
Maryland attorney general asks court to halt work on immigration detention center
Attorney General Anthony Brown is asking a court to stop work at a Washington County immigration detention center until a separate legal challenge is decided in court.
No detainees at Baltimore ICE facility during congressional visit
The visit follows a federal judge’s Friday order to limit the number of detainees in the Baltimore facility to 56 across all five holding rooms.
With time running out for 2026 redistricting, is there a plan B for 2028?
Gov. Wes Moore’s office has hinted that there’s a “plan B” for redistricting in the works, but no one is sharing any details publicly.
Feds considered 3 Baltimore-area sites for immigration detention
The agency concluded that the three Baltimore-area sites “presented greater limitations related to site control, security, operational suitability, and potential community impacts.”
Maryland leaders demand Trump refund $1,744 per household
It’s uncertain whether the Trump administration will pay up, and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Maryland elections 2026: Who is running for office?
Scores of candidates are lining up for a shot at public office in Maryland, from county council seats to the U.S. Congress.
Here’s where all 47 Maryland senators stand on redistricting
Enough senators oppose redistricting that supporters cannot get the 29 votes they need to approve new congressional maps, according to a Banner survey of all 47 senators.
Juvenile services pick praised in Senate hearing
Acting Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino breezed through a panel hearing on Monday, inching a step closer to full Senate confirmation.
Maryland sues to block planned Washington County ICE detention center
The suit asks a federal judge to void the Department of Homeland Security’s purchase of a warehouse and block any further development of the property.
