Local government

With a pivotal primary election less than two months away, a new poll paints a pessimistic picture of how residents view their county.

Anne Arundel County needs nearly 700 Republican voters to sign up to be election judges to maintain balance.

The Timonium native and political newcomer faces Kimberley Stansbury in the Republican primary this June. He’s raised roughly $25,000 — about $10,000 more than Stansbury, according to campaign finance records.

What she’s concluded through two campaigns and many community meetings is that county residents need fewer tax increases and fees, more police officers, and more ways for parents to weigh in on their children’s education.

A poll from Anne Arundel Community College shows no runaway leader in the Democratic primary to replace Steuart Pittman, the term-limited county executive.

Howard County begins construction on a mile-long flood tunnel in Ellicott City to prevent future deadly flash floods and protect historic Main Street.

COLUMN | We are deep into the age of posting stupid and insensitive things online. It can cost you a friendship, standing in your community, a job or — and this is the fuzzy math bit — absolutely nothing.

On Friday, the Columbia Association published an 82-page report detailing the last seven months of board infighting that led to three members being removed.

The Maryland Supreme Court tossed Baltimore’s $266 million victory in its opioid lawsuit against a pair of drug companies in a brief order issued Friday.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates reported $1.8 million in outside income last year as matters from his time as a private defense attorney were resolved and he sold real estate.

COLUMN | If Gov. Wes Moore signs a bill reforming appointments to the Anne Arundel County liquor board, it will end state senators’ power to dispense jobs as political favors.

Three members of the Columbia Association’s board of directors were removed for alleged ethics violations on Thursday, April 23.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson called the IG’s apology for an AI-generated image of Mayor Scott insufficient as ethics board reviews complaint over racist post.

James Rouse founded Columbia with a vision of inclusivity. But as residents prepare to cast ballots for their village councils and Columbia Association board members, some worry varying rules are producing low turnout and elections lack transparency.

The 53-year-old Pikesville attorney is hoping to offer an alternative to voters feeling increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system.

The post linked to a video that relies heavily on clips from Baltimore-based Fox 45 and shares misinformation about Baltimore’s budget.

None of the council members running for county executive endorsed Council President Natali Fani-González’s budget proposal during a forum Monday.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is presenting his final operating budget to the County Council on Monday April 20.

Baltimore has reached a $2 million settlement with a gun store in Anne Arundel County that developed, marketed and sold kits used to build firearms without serial numbers.

Here’s an update on how some of the most talked-about housing bills fared this session.