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Hutzell: Democrats’ redistricting map sends Annapolis forward to its past
Column: Annapolis has been here before. If the General Assembly adopts the map revealed Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting commission, it will hand Sarah Elfreth the task of knocking Andy Harris out of Congress.
A runner works out on the beach at Sandy Point State Park before sunrise on February 7, 2025.
They are accused of squatting. Lawmakers want to speed up their day in court.
It’s the fourth year a Maryland lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at expediting a squatting complaint.
Madison Pleas was a Baltimore renter when accused of squatting even though she had a lease.
Baltimore County Council members could earn more as retired lawmakers than working ones
A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.
Legislation passed by the council boosts the pensions of councilmembers and ties future increases to their salaries, which are going up as the job becomes full time.
Ivan Bates’ break-up with mayor’s public safety office finds legal support
Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
What happened on day 9 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
These bills have become a top issue for Democratic lawmakers and will get a Senate hearing Thursday.
January 22, 2026 - CASA holds a press conference ahead of the hearing for bill SB245, which would prohibit local governments, county sheriffs, or other agencies from entering into immigration enforcement agreements.
Friedson outpaces other Montgomery County executive candidates with more than $2 million raised
Andrew Friedson has raised more than $2 million since launching his campaign for county executive, far outpacing his rivals, who are relying on public financing.
Montgomery County executive candidate Andrew Friedson participates in a panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Legislative Breakfast in December.
Fundraising in hot Baltimore County executive race tops $1 million
In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.
From left, council member Julian Jones, Nick Stewart, a former school board member and financial attorney, and council member Izzy Patoka.
Should 16-year-olds vote in school board races? Some Howard County teens say yes.
Howard County teens are lobbying lawmakers to lower the voting age in Board of Election races to 16 and to expand the voting rights of the board’s student member.
Illuminate Maryland student leader Rishit Guttam holds up a piece of paper to signal a candidate’s response time is running out during the Howard County Executive Youth Forum at the Elkridge Branch Library earlier this month.
ICE now says 10 people arrested around Annapolis last week
Without giving specifics, ICE said 10 people were arrested “near” Annapolis last week.
Downtown Annapolis, Friday, March 28, 2025.
How Maryland bought a $4.5M horse farm it’s not going to use
The purchase of a horse farm, Shamrock Farm, involves a partner at Venable, the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Florida Republican, Gov. Wes Moore and a state authority that no longer exists.
Shamrock Farm, located at 4926 Woodbine Road in Carroll County.
Maryland lawmakers want limits on federal immigration enforcement
Maryland lawmakers have been alarmed by the treatment of citizens by ICE. They are drafting bills to protect Maryland residents from the increasingly violent mass deportation effort.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers use a chain to more comfortably restrain a detained person using handcuffs positioned in front, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
By the numbers: How Gov. Moore wants to solve a $1.4 billion budget hole
With a combination of freezing spending on some programs, cutting others and shuffling money, Maryland can close a budget gap without raising taxes.
Operating Budget Volume 1 on a desk inside of the State House, in Annapolis, on Wednesday.
What happened on day 8 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
Welcome to budget day, when Gov. Wes Moore will send his proposal for a balanced state spending plan to lawmakers.
Gov. Wes Moore and acting Budget Secretary Jake Weissmann speak during Wednesday’s announcement of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
5 takeaways from Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal
Gov. Wes Moore discussed his budget for the year. Here are key takeaways from his budget proposal.
Gov. Wes Moore enters the press conference where he and acting Secretary Jake Weissmann spoke about the announcement of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal in Annapolis on Wednesday.
Karson Kamenetz campaigns beyond his father’s legacy in Baltimore County
Kevin Kamenetz, Karson’s father, was a four-term councilman and a gubernatorial candidate who served as county executive from 2010 to 2018.
Karson Kamenetz, left, candidate for Baltimore County Council and son of former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, speaks to Baltimore County residents Alvin Levi, right, and Jeffrey Platt at Jilly’s Bar & Grill in Pikesville.
Moore budget would tap energy fund, cut spending to close $1.4 billion shortfall
The full budget proposal — which spans hundreds of pages over multiple volumes — wasn’t immediately available; it’s due to be released later Wednesday.
Gov. Wes Moore enters the State House Wednesday morning before announcing his budget proposal.
Baltimore County Council approves bill restricting Towson landlords
The legislation creates a “Neighborhood Preservation District” that prevents county officials from issuing rental licenses to Towson properties on blocks where rentals already account for 30% or more of the properties.
The new legislation establishes a pilot program that will last until June 30, 2029.
Maryland plans to purchase Laurel Park for horse training center after ‘fatal flaw’ found at Carroll County farm
Maryland officials said Tuesday they have reached a tentative agreement with Stronach Group, the Canadian company that owns Laurel Park, to acquire the property.
Laurel Park will host the 2026 Preakness as Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
Baltimore County trash pickup schedule carries odor of error
Baltimore County’s printed trash schedule mailed out last year included three sliding holidays that don’t actually slide.
A pile of empty trash cans in an alley in northeast Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Leaders in Annapolis promise no new taxes despite budget shortfall
Gov. Wes Moore unveils his proposed budget for next year on Wednesday. He says there are no tax increases in it — despite a $1.4 billion deficit.
Gov. Wes Moore unveils his proposed budget for next year on Wednesday. He says there are no tax increases in it — despite a $1.4 billion deficit.
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