Across Maryland, coverage here takes in government administration, election results, state legislation, public policy and civic engagement. This page covers the activity of elected officials and the decisions that shape the state.
Several Black candidates won local executive posts in Maryland on Election Day, as voters elected four new Black governors nationwide.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia continued his legal challenge against federal deportation efforts in Maryland court.
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Should your state government prioritize large development projects over smaller community-level improvements?
The state board authorized 142 project items, including millions for local hospital and infrastructure developments.
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Should states ban financial technology companies from soliciting tips from their users?
The company alleges that a new state law prohibiting earned wage access services from soliciting tips violates the First Amendment.
The Air Force's first Jolly Green II arrived at the Maryland installation as part of a planned replacement of aging Huey helicopters.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore won a second term in the 2026 midterm elections, and he is urging newly elected Democrats in Congress to move quickly on issues affecting families.
Regular subjects here include legislative sessions, executive actions, campaign cycles and the public response to state policy. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where different economic concerns drive civic debate. Maryland is defined by the tension between the dense suburban centers and the diverse interests of the surrounding counties in its political process. Funding debates and regional infrastructure priorities surface as the most consistent drivers of local political discussion.
