With General Assembly primaries looming, it’s all about Trump all across MD
President Donald Trump stands at the center of everything in Washington these days — as well as Maryland’s June 23 General Assembly primaries.
Trump to restart MD coal plant with federal funds
Millions in federal funds will be used to restart Allegany County’s AES Warrior Run coal plant, President Donald Trump announced.
$10M for closed-off project in Prince George’s ‘flushed down the proverbial toilet,’ official says
Maryland's state treasurer called for fiscal accountability regarding a closed project between Prince George's County and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
MD Board of Public Works approves $800M bond sale
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the sale of $800 million of the state’s general obligation bonds.
MD to seek 4 contracts for Key Bridge rebuild
After exiting its contract with Kiewit Infrastructure, Maryland is seeking four separate contracts to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Gas tax in MD to increase slightly on July 1
Maryland motorists will face an increase in the state gas tax rate starting next month, though they may not notice the change.
Moore vetoes divorce records protection, among other bills
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed five bills after the 2026 legislative session, including legislation that intended to protect divorce records from the public.
MD dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded state’s bonds
Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.
MD ballot error: Original mail-ins to be counted if replacements not returned
Maryland’s elections administrator confirmed that after some incorrect ballots were sent out, they will still be counted if voters neglect to submit their replacement ballots.
Maryland adds 2,800 jobs in April
According to BLS employment estimates, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 2,800 jobs in April, state officials announced.
New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?
These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.
MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze
Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.

















