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Maryland’s Green Party isn’t in it to win it
“We’re not going to go and set expectations that we don’t think we can meet,” says Andy Ellis of Baltimore. Gubernatorial candidate Ellis and running mate Owen Silverman Andrews aim to rack up votes, increase influence.
The Green Party’s Andy Ellis, left, and Owen Silverman Andrews wait at the Maryland State Board of Elections in Annapolis before filing their candidacy paperwork for governor and lieutenant governor on Monday.
Trump administration says minority contracting for Key Bridge is ‘unlawful’
President Donald Trump’s administration is questioning the cost of replacing Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and criticizing Maryland laws that require some of the work be contracted out to minority-owned businesses.
A fishing boat passes the remains of one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on July 8, 2025 prior to the start of the months long demolition of the remaining bridge structure.
Political opposites Moore, Youngkin find common ground
The governors of Maryland and Virginia — a Democrat and a Republican — professed an interest in civil dialogue and sidestepped questions about their political futures during a joint event in Washington.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, his wife Suzanne Youngkin, businessman David Rubenstein, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his wife Dawn Flythe Moore participate in an event about the importance of the National Mall as the nation's 250th birthday approaches. The event was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Maryland failed to keep sex offenders away from foster children, audit finds
Maryland failed to protect children under state care from being placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived. It’s one of numerous findings listed in an audit out Wednesday.
Rafael Lopez, Maryland secretary of human services, speaks during a panel on healthcare during the Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid
So far, Brooke Lierman is facing no competitors in the 2026 election, though candidates have until February to file.
Candidate for comptroller Brooke Lierman endorses gubernational candidate Wes Moore at an election event at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022.
Another round of political violence leaves Maryland asking where we go next
Maryland lawmakers are reconsidering security in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 12: People embrace in front of a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah.
Maryland assumed $360M in federal highway repair payments it may not receive
Maryland’s transportation department incorrectly assumed the federal government would reimburse hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of highway repairs, according to a new audit, potentially leaving the state on the hook.
Traffic on the inner loop of I-695 backs up near Park Heights during the morning rush hour.
Top Maryland General Assembly leaders targeted by bomb threats
The presiding officers of Maryland’s General Assembly were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, amid rising concern about political violence in the nation.
House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, left, and Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson speak to the delegates and senators before Gov. Wes Moore delivers his first State of the State address on 2/1/23 at the Maryland State House.
Moore makes it official: Governor is running for reelection
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a video posted online highlighting his accomplishments and promising to do more.
Gov. Wes Moore greets supporters following a press conference at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Gov. Moore taps CareFirst exec Lester Davis as next chief of staff
Davis has extensive experience in city and state politics, having worked previously with the Moore campaign and for various roles in City Hall
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield executive Lester Davis.
Moore, Scott walk Park Heights in a message to Trump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tour the city in a community walk, pushing back on President Trump's narrative of Charm City.
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott lead a community walk with elected officials and law enforcement in Northwest Baltimore on Friday.
Republican Sen. Steve Hershey explores run for Maryland governor
Maryland state Sen. Steve Hershey, one of the top-ranking Republicans in Annapolis, said he’s forming an exploratory committee for a potential run against incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
Maryland Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey sits in the Senate Chamber in the Maryland State House on March 15, 2024.
Trump hints at sending troops to Baltimore; White House won’t clarify
President Donald Trump was declarative on his plans for Chicago but ambiguous when it came to Baltimore.
President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington, as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen.
Gov. Moore spent Labor Day at George Clooney’s home in Italy
The Daily Mail tabloid published pictures Monday night of a shirtless Gov. Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn Moore, on a boat. The tabloid reported that the Moores were staying at a home on Lake Como owned by actor George Clooney.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at the South Carolina Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner in Columbia, S.C., on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Moore’s war of words with Trump is good politics, experts say
President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have gone toe-to-toe in recent weeks. Is there a downside to Moore’s tougher tone?
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: Governor of Maryland Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture presented by Coca-Cola - Day 3 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Donald Trump vs. Wes Moore: Everything the president has said about Baltimore
In an escalating war of words, President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to Baltimore, revoke funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and questioned Gov. Wes Moore's military awards. The Democratic governor wants Trump to come see Baltimore for himself or “keep our names out of your mouth.”
Moore loses another top aide: Budget Secretary Helene Grady to depart
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is losing another top official in his administration, as Budget Secretary Helene Grady announced Friday that she plans to step down in October.
Maryland Budget Secretary Helene Grady speaks about Gov. Wes Moore's budget proposal during a State House news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Moore to Trump: Come visit Baltimore
“Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday, before extending an official invitation for the president to visit Baltimore.
Gov. Wes Moore clapped back at President Donald Trump in a video posted to social media.
Del. Malcolm Ruff will seek West Baltimore state Senate seat
The challenge from Del. Malcolm Ruff to state Sen. Dalya Attar sets up what could be a competitive Democrat-on-Democrat matchup.
Del. Malcolm Ruff, center, is launching a campaign for the state Senate in District 41.
Businessman Ed Hale Sr. will run for governor as a Republican, switching parties
Ed Hale Sr. becomes the biggest name to get into the Republican primary for a chance to take on Gov. Wes Moore. Four other GOP candidates have said they’re running.
Ed Hale Sr., the owner of the Baltimore Blast and a retired banker, speaks to reporters Wednesday after announcing he will switch parties.
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