Politics

A state health department spokesperson said the contracts align with a 20-year plan to downsize and close multiple public health care facilities across Maryland.

The “Unite the Right” rally will feature Republican candidates and a former “The Bachelor” contestant-turned-country-musician, James McCoy Taylor.

Opponents to a ballot measure that could legalize marijuana for recreational use say there's been little focus on mental health harms that marijuana, which is already approved for medical use, may cause or exacerbate, including psychosis and depression; especially in children and teenagers.

While the idea has polled well, analysis from most political experts is more measured. Research suggests that while term limits can help youthful politicians rise quickly, career politicians who hop from one office to the next still exist.

Head of Maryland Defenders Union cites “unsustainable workloads” and low pay as challenges to adequately representing the state’s poorest defendants.

The longstanding practice of “councilmanic courtesy” was called into question during Baltimore County Council’s Monday meeting.

The golf venue is first anchor in what will be the Warner Street Entertainment District.

If the November referendum, also known as Question 4, passes, anyone currently being held in a state prison or local detention center on a simple possession conviction can file a motion requesting release next year.

Elections officials had worried that process might drag on for weeks

Hogan’s speech stayed with the theme he has been pushing as he travels to states across the country: That the nation’s political system is broken, with too many politicians catering to the extreme left or the extreme right — and neglecting the “exhausted majority."

The Moores were not aware of the outstanding bill before Wednesday, according to a campaign spokesman.

A cluster of Baltimore City politicians, advisers and activists are quietly working behind the scenes to convince voters to reject Question K, a ballot measure that would limit City Hall officials to two terms in office.

Maryland social services boosts its “successful” distribution of pandemic relief funds, but parents say they have only received some of the funds — or none at all.

The extension more than doubles the city’s payments to the consulting firm, which was brought in to assist in managing and monitoring a broad slate of Scott administration goals.

Trial for Roy McGrath is scheduled to begin Oct. 24

Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration is pursuing a $50,000 contract tied to the city’s conduit system that current and former City Hall officials say puts the network at risk of a sale.

McDonough pledged to file lawsuits challenging county policies if elected, while Olszewski outlined steps his administration has taken to address crime.

Washington, D.C., health officials have vaccinated people against monkeypox at a rate at least 56 times higher than Maryland, a Baltimore Banner data analysis of both jurisdictions’ data found.

Mosby said the quiet period is consistent with his campaign strategy, which is to ramp up fundraising and events closer to Election Day.

Students protested outside the building and questioned the Republican candidates on their positions and past statements inside the event.