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A missing boy was unenrolled from school in Baltimore. Here’s why.
State policy allows Maryland schools to unenroll students when they miss more than 10 consecutive days of class. That’s what happened to Tristan King — and it’s not uncommon.
Tristan King, who has been missing since Sept. 24, was unenrolled from Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle when he stopped showing up.
The latest plan to save downtown Baltimore? Tax breaks.
The bill would allow for PILOTs lasting as long as 25 years and would set the payment at a property’s current tax bill.
Properties in downtown Baltimore collectively lost $326 million in assessed value last year, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.
Ferguson seeks to ban data center at Baltimore Peninsula, increase BGE scrutiny
The proposed transmission lines would follow a serpentine path through Baltimore’s Otterbein and Ridgely’s Delight neighborhoods in order to connect a substation near downtown with one on the peninsula.
The remaining structure of the former Gould Street Generating Station which was taken offline in 2019 stands along I-95 in Baltimore Peninsula.
What’s next for Shamrock Farm? Carroll County wants a say.
The Maryland Stadium Authority owns Shamrock Farm now, and the legislation would set the sale price at roughly $4.5 million, the same amount the state paid last year.
Shamrock Farm, located at 4926 Woodbine Road in Carroll County.
Trump says FEMA to assist in Potomac River sewage spill
The spill has been largely contained in recent days. A temporary replacement line is in place and full repairs are expected to take months to complete.
More than 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater have flowed into the river after a section of sewer line collapsed on Jan. 16. A temporary replacement line is in place, and full repairs are expected to take months to complete.
Moore’s human services secretary, Rafael López, to resign
Rafael López oversaw an agency that struggled with its charge to provide social safety net services to vulnerable Marylanders.
Rafael Lopez, Maryland secretary of human services, speaks during a panel on healthcare during the Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
Maryland Democrats’ top plan for high BGE bills? Saving you 80 cents.
A Maryland bill to curb executive compensation at power companies may have more bark than bite.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
Limits of Moore’s power exposed in State of the State address
At times seeming during his speech, Gov. Wes Moore seemed contrite, acknowledging that he’d learned some lessons and that his success depended on lawmakers.
Gov. Wes Moore speaks during his annual State of the State address in the Maryland State House on Wednesday.
This Eastern Shore Democrat voted against redistricting. Here’s why.
Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes says she has some idea of what Maryland Republicans are feeling in terms of redistricting.
Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes, Eastern Shore Democrat and speaker pro-tem, wears seersucker inside the House Chamber on the last day of session, Sine Die, on April 10, 2023.
BGE finds a Democrat to back its controversial Maryland energy proposal
A Maryland lawmaker submitted BGE’s controversial proposal in the final hours before a procedural deadline.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
Ferguson shouldn’t lead state Senate after opposing redistricting, senator says
Charles County Sen. Arthur Ellis said Senate President Bill Ferguson’s decision to block a plan to further gerrymander Maryland’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats disqualified him from being Senate president.
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - Maryland state Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, speaks to reporters at the State House after he announced he would not register his attendance in the Senate as a protest against the Senate president's decision not to call a vote on a new map of congressional districts.
Maryland senator stages one-man protest to push for redistricting vote
Maryland state Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, said he won’t record his attendance during the Senate’s sessions as a symbol of his displeasure with Senate President Bill Ferguson’s plan to stall a congressional redistricting map that’s favorable to Democrats.
Sen. Arthur Ellis, a Charles County Democrat, speaks during floor debate at the Maryland State House on Monday, March 20, also known as Crossover Day in Annapolis. General Assembly session rules require bills to pass one chamber — either the House of Delegates or the state Senate — by the end of the day on Monday, to ensure the other chamber will consider it.
Moore’s latest argument for redistricting? Combating ‘political redlining’
Maryland has to redraw its congressional map to combat efforts by President Donald Trump and Republicans to “silence the voices and trying to eliminate Black leadership” by redistricting red states to disfavor Democrats, Moore said.
Gov. Wes Moore argues that Maryland should redraw its congressional district boundaries to counter “political redlining” in other states where Republicans have redrawn the maps.
Maryland Senate committee advances ICE mask ban bill
Though the passage came as little surprise — leadership in both chambers have made curbing ICE a top priority — an amendment to the law took some teeth out of it.
Federal immigration officers deploy pepper spray at protesters after a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Moore proposes another $100M in energy rebates, renewable incentives
Gov. Wes Moore's bill is expected to compete this session with a host of proposals from Maryland lawmakers, advocates and power companies hoping to steer a response to the region's mounting energy concerns.
Gov. Wes Moore at an energy announcement last year. Moore unveiled a $200 million energy plan Tuesday, about half of which will go to rebates on power bills.
Can Moore, Ferguson keep a working relationship under redistricting pressure?
Behind the scenes things are becoming tense as the two Democratic leaders continue to disagree whether Maryland should redraw its congressional maps to more heavily favor Democrats.
Senate President Bill Ferguson and Maryland Governor Wes Moore sign one of many bills the day after the end of the 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly on April 8, 2025.
How Maryland bought a $4.5M horse farm it’s not going to use
The purchase of a horse farm, Shamrock Farm, involves a partner at Venable, the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Florida Republican, Gov. Wes Moore and a state authority that no longer exists.
Shamrock Farm, located at 4926 Woodbine Road in Carroll County.
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.
As power bills surge, Exelon and Constellation spend big for influence in Annapolis
Exelon and Constellation are among the state’s top campaign donors — the second and third biggest, according to campaign finance records.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
Crime is down, so why isn’t Ivan Bates happy?
Baltimore City has achieved a stunning turnaround in violent crime despite a rift between State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott.
Ivan Bates, Baltimore City’s 26th state’s attorney, looks out over downtown from his office.
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