State government

Controlled explosions used to clear debris from Key Bridge, allowing cargo ship Dali to be freed and continue its journey.

Angela Alsobrooks would make state history if elected to be the first Black woman to become a U.S. Senator. But will Black women support her?

The firms would be paid between 2% and 18% of any money recovered for the state, depending on how much money is won and at which point in the legal process an award is made.

Once the ballots are cast in Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, voters may have to sit tight for a bit to learn who the likely winners are — especially in tight contests.

A non-profit organization that fought to reign in Maryland's energy market won part of its fight with Gov. Wes Moore's pledge to sign a far-reaching reform bill.

Ahead of the 149th Preakness Stakes, state officials are preparing take ownership of Pimlico Race Course, renovate it and run races there — an ambitious plan to revive the thoroughbred horse racing industry.

As Election Day voting approaches, a new poll from Emerson College shows Alsobrooks with 42% support to 41% to Trone.

Refunds are coming — as much as eight years after the first patients paid their bills.

The Maryland lawsuit was the first of a planned nationwide legal push against local election officials.

Harry Dunn has brought national attention to the race, but other candidates in the crowded primary are finding messages that break through with voters.

The Child Victims Act of 2023 took effect on Oct. 1, 2023, and eliminated the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits and allowed more people to sue institutions that enabled their victimization.

In this year’s Democratic primary election season, some officials have pledged support, showcased their attendance at political events and heaped praise on their favorites without making official endorsements.

Maryland voters also will be asked this year to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution. The state already protects the right to abortion under state law and Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.

Elections officials are reminding voters that if they’ve already submitted a signed ballot via mail or a dropbox, or voted during early voting, that action is final. Even if a candidate has said they no longer want the job.

Mayor Brandon Scott, for the fourth consecutive year, has removed owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale list, his office said Wednesday.

State officials on Thursday provided a clearer picture of what it will take to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

For the primary election, early voting will be held from May 2 through May 9, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends.

The Baltimore region’s business community is thankful that the state found ways to avoid drastic cuts to funding for regional transit systems, the CEOs of the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Greater Washington Partnership say.

A leading candidate in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District released an ad this week negatively targeting his top opponent.

Maryland is the third state to eliminate the practice as the question of fairness in admissions undergoes increased scrutiny across the country. Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, College Park had already eliminated legacy admissions.