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    Moore raised 10 times as much money as Cox in successful run for Maryland governor
    Moore has more money left over than Cox raised over the course of the entire campaign.
    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates with his running mate, Aruna Miller, after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it will not oppose the release of an investigation into clergy child abuse
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore will not oppose the release of a nearly four-year investigation into child sexual abuse, church leaders said in a detailed statement released Tuesday evening.
    Photo collage of a tower of the Baltimore Basilica, boy holding rosary, man holding photo of teen boy from 70s, Archbishop Keogh High School sign, Sister Catherine Cesnik, and Archbishop William H. Keeler.
    Mobile sports betting launches in Maryland on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
    The state’s first seven online sportsbooks are scheduled to go live at 9 a.m. Wednesday
    Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces the launch of mobile sports gambling to begin on November 23rd, at 9 a.m., he made the announcement from the State House, in Annapolis, MD., on November 22, 2022.
    Child sexual abuse survivors, advocates hope new report on Catholic Church’s failings will spur action in Annapolis
    Maryland lawmakers have considered — but not approved — eliminating time limits entirely for future suits brought by victims of past sexual abuse.
    Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Maryland gathered during a press conference held outside of the Marriott to urge newly elected Archbishop Timothy Broglio to add clerics who abused men or women over the age of 25 to its list of perpetrators. This sign shows a teenage photo of member Teresa Lancaster, at the age when she was abused.
    Maryland precinct-level election results: How did your precinct vote for governor?
    See how your neighborhood voted in the Maryland Gubernatorial election.
    A static image of the interactive precinct-level vote totals from the 2022 Gubernatorial election in Maryland
    Banner political notes: Gopher pride in the State House; Ben Jealous’ new gig; Midterm scoreboard
    At Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s announcement of his first hires, the essential Baltimore question followed: Where’d you go to school?
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Maryland state park superintendent fired amid turmoil, toxic culture at Gunpowder Falls
    Former parks employees say that Nita Settina failed to take action when alerted to deeply-entrenched problems at Gunpowder Falls State Park, where the former manager has been indicted on charges related to the alleged rapes of two employees.
    Collage of Gunpowder Falls park sign, ranger's house, ranger seen from behind, and woman in front of window
    What we learned from legal filings about Maryland’s investigation into Catholic Church abuse
    State officials are seeking to release a 456-page investigation of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore over 80 years that identifies 158 priests who are said to have abused more than 600 victims.
    Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Maryland members during a press conference held outside of the Marriott to urge newly elected Archbishop Timothy Broglio to add clerics who abused men or women over the age of 25 to its list of perpetrators.
    Maryland state park employees complained for years about a toxic culture. They say little changed.
    Current and former park employees say Maryland State Park Superintendent Nita Settina and other officials knew about problems at Gunpowder Falls State Park, but failed to take substantive action.
    Nita Settina, Maryland Park Service Superintendent, speaks at an 2017 event in Dorchester County.
    Maryland congressman proposes bill to reimburse stolen SNAP benefits
    The bill would allow states to reimburse victims of food assistance theft with federal funds.
    U.S. Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger attends a gubernatorial candidates' forum on healthcare issues sponsored by the Maryland Democratic Party at BC Brewery on May 31, 2022.
    Maryland AG’s investigation of ‘pervasive’ Catholic Church abuse documents 158 priests, more than 600 victims
    But investigators say that they will not release the names of 13 living priests facing newly discovered abuse allegations.
    Photo collage of a tower of the Baltimore Basilica, boy holding rosary, man holding photo of teen boy from 70s, Archbishop Keogh High School sign, Sister Catherine Cesnik, and Archbishop William H. Keeler.
    Maryland sets date for long-awaited mobile sports betting launch
    Seven out of 10 companies approved to offer apps say they’ll be ready to operate next week.
    A hand hold a mobile phone with four sports betting apps displayed.
    Maryland awards first licenses for mobile sports gambling
    Companies must pass final control tests with regulators before they can launch their apps.
    A hand hold a mobile phone with four sports betting apps displayed.
    Moore reveals first cabinet picks and names Baltimore nonprofit leader as chief of staff
    Baltimore Corps founder Fagan Harris named chief of staff; more appointments to come ahead of Jan. 18 inauguration.
    Governor-elect Wes Moore announces some of his administration at the state office building in Annapolis, MD, Monday, November 14, 2022.
    Maryland poised to issue licenses for mobile sports betting this week
    Licenses could be issued Wednesday, but gamblers won't be able to place mobile bets right away
    Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
    Q&A: Joe Vogel, one of the first members of Gen Z elected to the state legislature
    Vogel and Jeffrie E. Long Jr., both members of Generation Z, were elected to the Maryland House of Delegates this cycle.
    Maryland State Delegate-elect Joe Vogel for Maryland District 17
    Banner political notes: Get the moving vans ready; who got Gov. Hogan’s vote?
    The Moores plan to move to Government House, the official residence in Annapolis that’s more commonly known as simply the ”governor’s mansion.”
    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates with his family after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
    Q&A: Jeffrie Long Jr., one of the first Gen Z legislators elected in Maryland
    Long has been elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and will represent District 27B.
    Portrait of Jeffrie Long Jr. for a Q&A
    Blue shift: Precinct voting data shows change between 2018 and 2022 in governor race
    Democratic candidate Wes Moore won nearly all precincts in the D.C. and Maryland suburbs, while winning cities on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland.
    An analysis of precinct voting data shows the shift between the 2018 and 2022 gubernatorial elections.
    Moore supporters relish building a network that can lift other Black candidates to victory
    Wes Moore’s historic win puts Maryland on the national map in discussions about Black electoral politics at the statewide level, according to a political expert.
    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
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