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Then state Del. Dalya Attar, a Baltimore City Democrat, in February 2024 called for lawmakers to prohibit Zainab Chaudry and the Council on American-Islamic Relations from serving on the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Jul 31, 2026

Dalya Attar case: Most charges dismissed against MD senator

Most of the criminal charges against Maryland state Sen. Dalya Attar — including extortion — were dismissed Friday.

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Jul 31, 2026

With law school deans off board, who oversees Baltimore inspector general?

Maryland's two law school deans resigned from the Baltimore City Inspector General Advisory Board. Who does that leave amid Isabel Mercedes Cumming's legal fight with the mayor?

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Jul 31, 2026

The Daily Record unveils inaugural MD500 list of powerful Marylanders

The Daily Record on Friday unveiled its inaugural MD500 list, a collection of the most powerful leaders in Maryland.

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Jul 31, 2026

MD delegate’s assault case to be handled by outside prosecutor

A prosecutor from Harford County will handle Maryland Del. Gary Simmons' assault case, a spokesperson for Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess' office said.

Horses on the track at Laurel Park, where the Preakness was run in 2026. (Photo by Joe Andrucyk/Patrick Siebert/Office of the Governor)
Jul 31, 2026

MD finalizes deal to buy rights to Preakness rights for $85M

Maryland got deeper into the horse racing business Thursday, announcing it has finalized its purchase of the rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million.

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Jul 31, 2026

Strong governance critical for businesses adopting AI tools

Attorneys emphasize strong governance, clear policies and human oversight as critical for businesses adopting AI tools to manage risks and legal responsibilities.

An aerial view of the Perdue AgriBusiness site, located at 6906 Zion Church Road in Salisbury. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jul 30, 2026

Perdue PFAS case: Salisbury residents ask judge to sanction after mediation canceled

Salisbury residents are asking a judge to sanction Perdue Farms after it canceled a long-scheduled mediation hearing regarding PFAS contamination.

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Jul 30, 2026

Bar counsel opposes MD congressional candidate Robin Ficker’s reinstatement

Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission pushed back against Republican congressional candidate Robin Ficker's bid to have his law license reinstated.

File photo of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. (Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record)
Jul 30, 2026

Churchill Downs planning to sell Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack

The owner of Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack is preparing to put the Eastern Shore entertainment facility and seven other gambling properties up for sale.

The 2026 Kids Count data book shows Maryland students struggled in several 2024 education metrics, one of the categories used to evaluate overall child well-being across the United States. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Jul 30, 2026

MD students continue minimal gains on test scores, but demographic gaps remain

Test results show public school students in Maryland making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, though wide gaps remain between demographic groups.

The Maryland Supreme Court building is shown in Annapolis on June 4, 2026. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 29, 2026

Split court affirms convictions of St. Mary’s County man accused of raping daughter

The convictions of a St. Mary’s County man accused of raping his daughter split the Maryland Supreme Court four ways.

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Jul 29, 2026

Baltimore’s pollution lawsuit against Coke, Pepsi dismissed

Baltimore’s lawsuit against Pepsi and Coca-Cola over single-use plastic pollution was dismissed, marking the latest defeat after the Maryland Supreme Court significantly limited how governments can use the public nuisance doctrine.