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    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.
    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.
    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.
    Inside the Hanover office park where the new Key Bridge is being designed
    A nondescript office park in Hanover serves as the design headquarters for the new Key Bridge. As many as 100 engineers and project managers work inside to orchestrate logistics, map out the bridge’s precise design, and estimate its cost and schedule.
    Employees hold a team meeting in an office at an Anne Arundel County business park where engineers work on the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge project.
    Sheriffs oppose restrictions on immigration enforcement
    Lawmakers are back in Annapolis for the annual 90-day legislative session, where they’ll take on a budget shortfall, a hostile administration in the White House and more.
    The balcony of the State House chamber.
    Van Hollen demands answers after reports of a potential ICE facility in Hagerstown
    In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, all of Maryland’s representatives except for Republican Andy Harris “demand more details” about reported plans to convert a warehouse into detention space in Hagerstown.
    Sen. Chris Van Hollen called ongoing immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and across the country “one of the most obscene” and “inhumane” aspects of President Donald Trump’s administration.
    Maryland commission recommends new congressional boundaries favoring Democrats
    The new 1st Congressional District would add portions of Anne Arundel and Howard counties in the proposed map.
    The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission has voted to recommend new congressional district boundaries.
    Hutzell: Testifying at the State House? You’ve got 2 minutes to change the world.
    Column: Thousands of people will testify before delegates and senators in Annapolis over the next several weeks, all trying to convince them to see the issues their way. Most have just two minutes to do it.
    Caroline LaPere testifies in favor of the Pava Marie LaPere Act before the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee in Annapolis on Feb. 6, 2024. The Act is named for her daughter, who was killed in Baltimore in 2023.
    Grocery prices changing by the minute? Maryland lawmakers want to ban that.
    The bill would require grocery stores to keep their prices fixed for at least one business day and would ban the use of personal data to set individualized prices for groceries.
    Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers unveil legislation to limit "dynamic pricing" in grocery stores at an event at BD Provisions in Severna Park on January 20, 2026.
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan says he won’t challenge Gov. Wes Moore in 2026
    “It was an honor to serve, but it’s time to look forward, not back,” Hogan wrote on social media.
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan gives a concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
    Maryland lawmakers talk immigration enforcement, budget goals at Banner event
    The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday will have hearings on two bills limiting federal immigration enforcement efforts in Maryland.
    Senate President Bill Ferguson, right, and Speaker of The Maryland House Of Delegates Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk with Pamela Wood, Banner Politics reporter, during the Inside the Legislative Session event at The Graduate in Annapolis on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
    In dramatic ruling, Baltimore judge sides with tenant in ‘junk fees’ case
    The case shows a “massive corporate entity taking advantage of an honest, hard-working individual,” the a Baltimore judge wrote.
    Live coverage: The General Assembly honors Dr. King
    A pair of bills designed to limit ICE agents’ power in Maryland are being heard in the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee later this week
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies in the House of Delegates on his plan to balance the state's budget.
    Gov. Moore has $8M in the bank heading into reelection campaign
    Gov. Wes Moore raised $7 million last year for his reelection campaign and has $8 million in the bank.
    Gov. Wes Moore speaks with reporters at the State House in Annapolis on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
    Democrats and Republicans wrestle over 2026’s hottest topic: Affordability
    They’re wrestling over the “A-word” at the start of an election year when the governor and all members of the General Assembly will be on the ballot.
    Affordability proved a winner for Democrats in 2025 elections, as candidates pointed to a Republican-dominated D.C. failing to bring down costs.
    What happened on day 3 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
    Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy “made significant progress” during a meeting about the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the American Legion Memorial Bridge
    Lawmakers are back in Annapolis for the annual 90-day legislative session.
    Has time run out for Maryland to redistrict? Depends on who you ask.
    The clock is ticking to draw a new map, settle legal challenges, assign voters to their districts, print ballots and run the primary election, currently scheduled for June.
    The clock is ticking for Democrats who want to push forward on mid-cycle redistricting of the state's congressional districts.
    Your BGE bill has definitely gone up. Here’s why.
    A by-the-numbers look at why BGE bills are rising again.
    What happened on Day 2 of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
    It’s day two of 90. We’ve got big legislation to add a 50-foot shark to the state’s symbols. Follow along for live updates from Annapolis.
    Del. Melissa Wells chairs the first meeting of the new House of Delegates Government, Labor and Elections Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
    School funding and other Howard County bills to watch this legislative session
    Howard County’s General Assembly delegation is finalizing its list of local bills to be introduced in the 2026 session. Of the dozen bills proposed, five touch on public education.
    From left, Del. Natalie Ziegler, Sen. Chao Wu, and Sen. Clarence Lam at a public hearing on local bills for Howard County in 2024. Howard County’s General Assembly delegation is finalizing its list of local bills to be introduced in the 2026 session.
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