Local government

If the bill passes, it will apply only to new data center permits. This could impact the planned center in Dickerson that has been at the center of controversy.

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter signed by 39 other House members urging the preservation of the program.

A close reading of Prince George’s County’s 860-page budget, along with interviews with economists, suggests that the county’s toughest fiscal challenges lie ahead.

The question, which would appear on ballots this fall if approved, would make Inspector General Isabel Cumming a “co-custodian” of Baltimore City records, ensuring that she would have access.

Kimberly Klein was on probation for previous offenses. Police also removed her from her home.

Questions revolve around the idea that Baltimore County is at a tipping point and is headed in the wrong direction.

The case began in April 2024, when Kelly Madigan, who was then Baltimore County‘s inspector general, sued Patrick Murray, who had been then-County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s chief of staff.

Maryland campaign finance law allows for spending at restaurants but says campaign spending is only permissible if expenses would not have occurred but for the campaign.

A new bill championed by Prince George's County council member Wanika Fisher passed unanimously. It will go into effect June 19.

A vibe clash between the two businesses has been simmering for months, with the owners of the wellness studio asking the city to relocate the pirates.

Will Jawando said a political ad aimed at him is racist. Its creator dismissed the accusation and called the ad humorous.

Plus: MoCo delegate gets social media love for Megan Thee Stallion TikTok; more council members’ endorsements in county executive race.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman says his final budget is about leaving the county “in good order.”

Maryland leaders say the state’s new voting rights law will help protect minority voters after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key anti-discrimination provision of the federal Voting Rights Act.

COLUMN |State Sen. Pam Beidle plans to donate $500,000 in campaign funds to a slate of at least 19 candidates she believes will continue her middle-of-the-road political philosophy in increasingly progressive Maryland. Her top priority is getting Allison Pickard elected county executive.

Homelessness fell 26% in Montgomery County from last year, according to a recently released survey.

The details of how Maryland authorities first approached Joseph “Jay” Attar as part of their investigation were revealed in newly unsealed federal court documents.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has rejected a request to include money for security grants in his proposed budget. Groups including The Jewish Federation pushed for the funding to defray higher security costs, but Pittman said the county should work through the police department and the Hate Crimes Prevention Program.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb say their friendship, frequent calls and shared challenges as young Black city leaders have made them trusted allies.

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years.