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Moore suggests rollbacks to Maryland’s public education plan are coming
“We will pause the elements that need a closer look or require laying a stronger foundation for full implementation,” Moore said of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday that he’ll propose changes to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an ambitious plan to improve the state’s public schools that was approved in 2020.
The $2.7 billion problem waiting for Gov. Moore and Maryland lawmakers
Maryland has a $2.7 billion budget gap that Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers will need to close — potentially through raising more money, cutting planned spending, or a combination of the two.
Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
Maryland lawmakers grill corrections officials over the medical care of inmates
State lawmakers expressed deep frustration with Maryland correctional leaders on Tuesday, following a scathing audit that found the state gave little oversight to for-profit medical contractors in state-run prisons and jails.
Maryland lawmakers have expressed frustration about how leaders at the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services have handled medical care in state-run prisons and jails.
Legionella concerns spread as bacteria found in two Baltimore courthouses
Legionella bacteria has been found in more government buildings in Baltimore, prompting officials to plan to flush and sanitize the water systems at two courthouses this weekend.
The Hargrove District Court building, located at 700 E. Patapsco Ave. in South Baltimore, is pictured in Thursday, Dec 5, 2024.
Legionella bacteria concerns persist at State Center complex in Baltimore
State government officials are continuing to battle Legionella bacteria at the aging State Center office complex in Baltimore, sending workers home this week as they flush the water systems.
Officials have been working to eliminate Legionella bacteria from water systems at office buildings at the State Center complex in Baltimore.
State failed to scrutinize prison health care companies, audit finds
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services did not sufficiently check in on its health contractors to ensure that patients were getting timely care and having their complaints investigated, according to a new state audit.
A new state audit examines the work of a for-profit prison health care company in Maryland.
1 injured in Baltimore asphalt plant fire
One person was taken to the hospital Saturday following a two-alarm fire at an asphalt processing plant in East Baltimore, fire officials said.
One person was injured in a two alarm fire at 1500 Ponca St. on Saturday. Andrew Doyle
Anne Arundel trash, recycling services to return to normal after strike ends
A strike involving workers who collect trash, recycling and yard waste in Anne Arundel County has been resolved, allowing regular pickup to resume.
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works provides yellow recycling bins to customers.
Maryland to pay $58.5M to resolve lawsuit with former State Center developer
It’s the latest step in a nearly two-decade political, logistical and legal saga over the fate of the complex that houses thousands of state government workers.
The State Center office complex in Baltimore has long been slated for redevelopment.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Trump administration.
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.
The cargo ship Dali, which toppled the Francis Scott Key bridge when it crashed into it in March, is seen in the Patapso River on April 25, 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.
Angela Alsobrooks speaks following her Senate seat win at her election night event held in College Park, MD on November 5th, 2024.
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.
A board of elections worker prepares to feed mail-in ballots into a machine for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
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.”
Former Gov. Larry Hogan walks off stage after giving his concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
4 things we learned from election night results in Maryland
Being popular doesn’t guarantee victory, and other lessons from Tuesdays election results.
Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
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.
Angela Alsobrooks, joined by her daughter, Alex, addresses the crowd at her election night watch party in College Park on Tuesday night.
Larry Hogan decides not to decide, and skips voting for president
The Republican has a history of making alternative choices when it comes to voting for president.
Former Gov. Larry Hogan votes with his wife Yumi at Davidsonville Elementary on Monday, November 4, 2024.
With US Senate seat on the line, Alsobrooks and Hogan make their final pitches to voters
The candidates for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat packed their final full day of campaigning with events and stops to persuade voters, thank volunteers and rally supporters. On Tuesday, they’ll find out who wins.
U.S. Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan stump at their last events on the night before the Nov. 5 election.
Surge in Maryland’s unaffiliated voters could reshape future elections
The shift likely has major implications on who is nominated in future elections as more voters opt out of participating in closed primaries and partisans gain power.
A ballet drop-box outside of the Randallstown Community Center.
Nearly 1 million Marylanders cast ballots during early voting
All told, between early votes and returned mail ballots, more than 1.56 million of the state’s 4.2 million voters have already voted for a turnout of 37%.
Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library Thursday, October 31, 2024, on the last day of early voting in the general election.
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