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General Assembly: Here’s what lawmakers say are their priorities this year
Lawmakers come to Annapolis with bills they’d like to pass on behalf of their constituents back home
The Maryland House of Delegates on opening day of the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, January 8, 2024.
New Year, auld feud: Brandon Scott and Ivan Bates are at it again
It may be a new year, but for Mayor Brandon Scott and State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, it’s an auld feud.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott chat on October 17, 2024 before sitting on a panel discussion about gun violence at the historic Clifton Mansion.
Oriole Park to receive new video board and sound system in 2026
A temporary sound system upgrade is coming this season, according to Orioles spokesperson Jennifer Grondahl.
The T. Rowe Price sign on the Orioles scoreboard is seen while players warm up before a game last season.
Inspector general finds roofing company used by Baltimore County skirted law
Baltimore County’s inspector general found that a roofing company that did business with the county and Baltimore City skirted local labor laws and was approved for public funds under false pretenses, according to a report released Wednesday.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
Budget dominates conversation on General Assembly’s opening day
The word of the day was ‘tough’: Tough road, tough conversations, tough decisions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, flanked by Senate President Bill Ferguson and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, gives remarks during the first day of the General Assembly session in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
5 things we learned about Gov. Moore’s plans for the state’s $3 billion shortfall
On a busy first day full of handshakes and ceremonial tasks, Moore spent his time setting a serious tone. Here’s what we learned from the Democratic governor.
Gov. Wes Moore during an interview in his office.
Maryland landlords among those accused of price-fixing in federal lawsuit
The companies are accused of using an algorithm to set rents and minimize competition among landlords.
With the help of software, the lawsuit states, the landlords would receive frequent updates on competitors’ rates, apartment availability, occupancy and changes in rental rates — and a nudge if a competitor increased rents.
Gov. Moore won’t push for beer and wine sales at Maryland grocery stores
Lawmakers are not enthusiastic about a proposal backed by Gov. Wes Moore to move beer and wine sales into Maryland grocery stores.
Governor Wes Moore during an interview in his office ahead of opening day of the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, January 8, 2024.
5 things to know about new Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier
Five things to know about Kathy Klausmeier, Baltimore’s new county executive.
Maryland State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier speaks after being sworn in as Baltimore County Executive during a Baltimore County Council meeting in Towson, Md. Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Here’s the Maryland education legislation we’re keeping an eye on
So far, lawmakers seem focused on the Blueprint, cellphone bans and students charged with crimes.
The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use.
Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris, congressional leaders at US Capitol
Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation’s capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to the Washington area for three days of state funeral rites starting Tuesday.
A family member touches the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore County Council elects Towson Democrat Mike Ertel as chair
Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel was elected chair of the County Council on Tuesday, succeeding fellow Democrat Izzy Patoka. The Towson Democrat will lead the seven-member council in 2025.
Michael Ertel is named the new chair of the Baltimore County Council during Tuesday’s legislative session in Towson.
Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County executive, becomes first woman to hold post
Baltimore County Council chooses longtime state Sen. Kathy Klausmeier to be county executive for the next two years.
Katherine Klausmeier, joined by her husband John, is sworn in as County Executive during a legislative session of the Baltimore County Council on Tuesday, January 7, 2024.
Maryland authorities release footage of fatal Howard County Police shooting in Laurel
Maryland’s Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday released body camera footage from the fatal police shooting of 29-year-old Tyree Winslow of College Park.
A still from footage off a body camera worn by Howard County police officer Christopher Weir shows officer Joseph Debronzo taking aim with his weapon at a residence on the 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane after both responded to a reported domestic incident. Blurring seen in the image was done prior to release by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
Court rejects Trump’s latest attempt to delay Friday’s hush money sentencing
Trump, whose sentencing will be held 10 days before his inauguration, is poised to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 21, 2024 in New York City. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both before and after the 2016 presidential election. Trump is the first former U.S. president to face trial on criminal charges. (Photo by Justin Lane-Pool/Getty Images)
Poll: Marylanders favor Moore over Hogan in 2026, oppose new taxes in 2025
The survey covered multiple topics including what voters thought of Wes Moore’s job performance and whether they’re for or against paying more taxes to help fill the state’s nearly $3 billion budget hole.
An early 2026 poll finds former Gov. Larry Hogan isn’t much of a challenge for current Gov. Wes Moore.
Lawmakers return to Annapolis facing challenging 2025 session
A nearly $3 billion state budget deficit darkens the Maryland General Assembly’s opening day, as lawmakers return to Annapolis Wednesday for their 90-day legislative session.
The Maryland State House is encircled by construction scaffolding for an ongoing renovation project, as lawmakers returned to Annapolis for the first day of their 90-day General Assembly session on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
‘Will you do a selfie?’ My improbable run through the first day of a new Congress
What if, instead of a fruitless search for meaning on the first day of the 119th Congress, I made a simple request?
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, left, takes a selfie with Baltimore Banner columnist Rick Hutzell in the Longworth House Office Building on Friday.
Baltimore County Council decides who will be the new county executive today
Baltimore County Council picks a new Baltimore County executive.
The Baltimore County Council is voting at 3 p.m. Tuesday on the replacement for now U.S. Rep. John A. Olszewski Jr. as Baltimore County executive.
Cal Ripken Jr. broke up with his hometown baseball team. Now the IronBirds’ future is uncertain.
The ‘Iron Man’ moved a minor league club to Aberdeen in 2002, but after years of tension, Cal Ripken Jr. sold his namesake team.
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