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The latest from Pamela Wood
Moore revs up reelection campaign at Baltimore, Prince George’s events
Gov. Wes Moore kicked off his reelection campaign with a high-energy Baltimore rally, highlighting his first-term accomplishments and ambitions while entering the race with strong funding and limited Democratic opposition.
Maryland could match Churchill Downs’ $85 million deal for Preakness intellectual property
Churchill Downs announced last month its intent to buy the Preakness Stakes’ intellectual property for $85 million — and now Maryland government is on the clock to consider whether to match the deal.
As court ruling prompts states to redistrict, Maryland remains on the sidelines
Blue and red states alike are contemplating special legislative sessions to adopt new maps, seeing an opening for political gerrymandering.
Measles case reported in Baltimore-area resident, state says
Maryland health officials announced the first case of measles in the state this year in a Baltimore-area resident who recently traveled internationally.
Arrest made in fatal shooting in Glen Burnie parking lot Saturday
A Baltimore man has been charged with fatally shooting another man following a fight in Glen Burnie on Saturday night, Anne Arundel County Police announced.
Maryland braces for spring cold snap as temperatures take a sharp dip
Saturday’s breezy, sunny spring weather in the 70s is giving way to a run of much cooler weather for the next few days.
Gov. Wes Moore prepares to make case to Maryland voters for another 4 years in office
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faces token opposition in June’s Democratic primary and a flawed Republican field. But the moment isn’t without challenges.
Efforts fail to change system that lets anyone file for criminal charges in Maryland
Attempts to reform a system that allows anyone to file for criminal charges without input from police or prosecutors failed on Monday at the 11th hour of the Maryland General Assembly’s 90-day legislative session.
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.
Chaos in Annapolis as time runs out on 2026 General Assembly session
It was a sour end to a General Assembly session that saw lawmakers pass a balanced budget without tax increases, clamp down on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and provide modest relief on electric bills.
Maryland’s top court keeps Anne Arundel candidate off the ballot
The Supreme Court of Maryland upheld a lower court ruling removing John Dove Jr. from the ballot for the June Democratic primary. He was hoping to unseat Del. Gary Simmons.
Maryland House votes to further limit cooperation with ICE
The Community Trust Act would block corrections officials and law enforcement from holding or detaining an individual for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unless a judge has issued a warrant.
Maryland lawmakers could get raises next year — and no vote is required
Over the next four years, the salary for state senators and delegates will gradually increase from $56,636 to $61,905. The governor, lieutenant governor, judges and other top state officials are in line for raises, too.
Maryland lawmakers question pause on collecting hospitals’ offshored insurance tax
The state insurance administration estimates Maryland is missing out on at least $2.3 million per year from hospital insurance companies not paying the 3% tax.
Judge removes candidate from ballot in Anne Arundel residency dispute
The candidate, Democrat John Dove Jr., said he intends to move to a Pasadena home within the district and argued that he had until May to do so.
The Cayman Islands helped Maryland hospitals avoid taxes — until a whistleblower got involved
The Maryland Hospital Association asked lawmakers to exclude hospitals from paying a tax on their affiliated for-profit insurance companies. A revised bill moving forward would pause the tax collection for two years.
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.
Gov. Wes Moore’s approval drops under 50% for first time in new UMBC poll
About 48% of Marylanders approve of the job the Democratic governor is doing, while 42% disapprove and 9% aren’t sure.
US Supreme Court ruling against conversion therapy bans could affect Maryland law
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.
Maryland high court orders full hearing in Anne Arundel election dispute
Maryland Del. Gary Simmons got good news from the state’s top court Monday, which ordered a full hearing on whether his Democratic primary opponent lives in the district.