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President Donald Trump looks on as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. (REUTERS/NATHAN HOWARD)
Jun 5, 2026

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.

President Donald Trump looks on during a roundtable on collegiate sports in the White House in Washington on March 6, 2026. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo)
Jun 4, 2026

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.

Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis speaks to reporters in July about Camden Yards lease negotiations between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority. (Jack Hogan/The Daily Record)
Jun 3, 2026

$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.

State Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, Gov. Wes Moore and Comptroller Brooke Lierman approve Maryland's annual bond sale on June 3, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 3, 2026

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.

James Harkness, chief engineer at the Maryland Transportation Authority, speaks to reporters about progress on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, two years after the original bridge collapsed from a ship strike. (Dan Belson/The Daily Record)
Jun 2, 2026

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.

People fuel up their vehicles at a gas station in Chicago on April 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Jim Vondruska)
Jun 2, 2026

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.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
May 29, 2026

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.

Treasurer Dereck Davis (D) defended the decision to drop Moody's, which he said had a "toxic" relationship with the state. and noted that Maryland still has an AAA bond rating from its remaining rating agencies. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)
May 29, 2026

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.

A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring
May 28, 2026

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.

A sign announces a restaurant is hiring workers July 15, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
May 28, 2026

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. 

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May 28, 2026

New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?

These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.

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May 28, 2026

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.