State government

As of February, Marylanders currently owe nearly $4 billion to more than 100 public agencies.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is defending the state budget that’s moving forward with tax increases as “deeply responsible,” and brushing off Republican concerns.

The one-time tax credit for families of stillborn babies could help defray unexpected costs and pain of losing a child.

Childhood sexual abuse survivors are pushing back as Maryland attempts to limit its liability in thousands of lawsuits over abuse in juvenile detention facilities.

A Maryland state government budget that creates a new tax and raises others is closer to reality, following approval in the House of Delegates on Wednesday. The state Senate will act next.

Beer and wine sales won't be moving to Maryland grocery stores anytime soon after a pair of bills failed this session.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris didn’t back down from his support for President Donald Trump and cutting government.

A former legislative aide Esther Dikongue pleaded guilty to theft that was part of a college scholarship scheme.

The Key Bridge collapse temporarily closed a shipping channel. One year later, it's clear leaders' forecast of economic doom largely didn’t come to pass.

Senators on the Executive Nominations Committee unanimously approved James Shalleck’s candidacy on Monday.

Failing to attract the attention of Republican Congressman Andy Harris, hundreds of people flocked to a middle school gymnasium on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to hear from a willing Democratic stand-in — U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin.

As national Democrats remain fractured about their focus and strategy, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen inched closer to calling for a change in leadership in the Senate.

Bills dealing with the budget and energy costs could miss the crossover deadline, but they have leadership's blessing and will eventually advance.

Lawmakers ignored a recommendation to cut need-based scholarships at private colleges in half for a second year in a row.

The Maryland Senate is charting a middle ground between a revamp sought by the governor and minimal tweaks sought by the House of Delegates.

The Maryland Senate approved a bill that would bar employers from punishing firefighters or rescue workers for using medical cannabis as prescribed by a doctor.

After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations among top Democrats, an agreement on a new state budget appears imminent.

Administration officials said that the business services tax as introduced — a 2.5% tax on services that business entities sell to one another — is off the table.

As state leaders have come together behind four nominees to fill vacancies on the Howard Community College board, a bill that would aims to bring more transparency to the board has the support of the county's senators and delegates.

Longtime political aide Anthony W. McCarthy died Sunday after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. He was 57.