Several House committees to see new leadership in 2022
The opening of the 2022 session will be marked by key changes in several standing committees in the House of Delegates. The moves come as Alexandra Hughes, the first Black […]
Alex Hughes to leave MD Speaker’s office at end of year
A top adviser to the last two leaders of the House of Delegates will leave her post at the end of the year. Alexandra Hughes, 44, will be missing from […]
Md. treasurer election this year may be unique
ANNAPOLIS — The election of a new state treasurer could look a little different this year than it has in the past. Treasurer Nancy Kopp, 77, announced in October that […]
Hogan vows to veto, even sue over gerrymandered redistricting maps
Gov. Larry Hogan vowed Tuesday to veto gerrymandered redistricting maps and even challenge them in court.
Poll suggests Md. GOP’s path to success in ’22 is finding another Hogan
Maryland Republicans could be competitive in the 2022 election if they can find an heir to the brand built by Gov. Larry Hogan, according to a new Goucher Poll. Hogan, […]
Marylanders eager to get COVID-19 booster shot, poll says
More than eight in 10 Marylanders say they would get a COVID-19 booster when it becomes available, according to a new Goucher College poll.
Poll shows slight dip in Marylanders’ support for legalizing pot
The majority of Maryland residents who support legalizing recreational marijuana for adults has declined slightly, according to a poll released by Goucher College Tuesday. That same poll shows that a […]
USM Board of Regents member asks for campaign email to be rescinded
A University System of Maryland Board of Regents member is vowing to refrain from campaign activities after questions were raised about a fundraising email.
Shoemaker to leave legislature, seek state’s attorney post
A recent judicial appointment will affect at least one legislative race in Carroll County. Del. Haven Shoemaker, a two-term Republican lawmaker, said he will not seek a third term […]
Maryland House speaker wants to move toward referendum on legalizing marijuana
The top Democrat in the House of Delegates is throwing her support behind a potential referendum to legalize recreational marijuana in Maryland.
Potential Cox candidacy complicates GOP picture for Maryland governor race
Maryland Republicans hoping for an unprecedented third consecutive term controlling the governor's mansion will have to contend with the potential for a deeply divisive primary.
Franchot urges Hogan to offer incentives to lure workers back
Maryland’s top tax collector is calling for a statewide incentive to coax out-of-work residents to return to the workplace. Comptroller Peter Franchot, speaking at Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, […]

















