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Storm clouds behind the Southeast Baltimore headquarters of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Jun 26, 2026

UnitedHealth, CareFirst allowed midyear rate increases in MD but less than requested

The Maryland Insurance Administration approved midyear rate increases for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare for small businesses.

Del. Derrick Coley, right, shown with Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy in January on the day the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee chose him to fill a District 24 vacancy in the Maryland House of Delegates. On Thursday afternoon, Coley had a small lead over his Democratic primary challenger, Crystal Carpenter. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Jun 26, 2026

Some MD delegates still locked in tight primary contests two days after election

For most of the candidates running for Maryland’s General Assembly, the dust is now settling after Tuesday’s primary election. But a select few are still locked in tight races two days later.

House Minority Whip Jason Buckel, R-Allegany, and Minority Whip Jesse Pippy, R-Frederick, speak before the floor session on on Jan. 20, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record.
Jun 25, 2026

Glock ban: MD Republicans call on DOJ to review

Maryland Republicans asked the Department of Justice to review legislation poised to ban the sale of Glock pistols.

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Jun 24, 2026

Removed Anne Arundel orphans’ court judge thanks supporters after apparent primary loss

Marc Knapp thanked those who supported his bid to return to the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court, but his removal from the position by the Maryland Supreme Court appears to have sunk his primary campaign.

Sen. Dalya Attar and Del. Malcolm P. Ruff are facing off in the race for the District 41 Senate race to represent Baltimore in the Maryland legislature. (The Daily Record)
Jun 23, 2026

Ruff beats Attar in MD Senate primary, AP calls

Maryland Del. Malcolm Ruff beat incumbent Sen. Dalya Attar in the Baltimore 41st district Senate primary amid Attar's criminal indictment, the Associated Press called.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown in April 2026, and Republican politician Dan Cox, shown in 2022, won their respective primary elections. (The Daily Record file photos)
Jun 23, 2026

Wes Moore to face Dan Cox again in MD governor’s race

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Republican politician Dan Cox won their respective primary elections, setting up a rematch.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson speaks after declaring victory in his primary election race Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 23, 2026

MD Senate President Bill Ferguson proclaims win in primary election

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson declared victory over challenger Bobby LaPin in the Democratic primary race to represent District 46.

The Maryland Department of Labor announced a 5,100-job increase in the state for May 2026. (U.S. Department of Labor)
Jun 23, 2026

Maryland gains 5,100 jobs in May, data show

Maryland experienced a workforce increase of 5,100 jobs in May, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kalshi logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Jun 23, 2026

Don’t bet on it: MD eyes action against election ‘trading’ on prediction markets

Maryland residents wagering on the outcome of elections using online prediction markets could find themselves on the wrong side of election law and potentially face criminal prosecution, officials say.

A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring
Jun 23, 2026

Primary election: MD requests 77K more mail-in ballots than in 2022

As state officials deal with the fallout of a mistake with mail-in ballots, Marylanders requested far more of them for Tuesday's primary election than they did in 2022.

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Jun 22, 2026

Panel: New energy law won’t fix soaring electric bills alone

Maryland experts discuss the Utility RELIEF Act and say more energy generation and storage are needed to address rising electric bills and demand.

Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness stakes in Baltimore on May 17, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images via USA TODAY Network)
Jun 18, 2026

MD intends to pay at least $85M for Preakness intellectual property

Maryland plans to acquire intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan by matching Churchill Downs' $85 million offer.