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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.

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.

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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.

Maryland State Police cruiser (USA Today Network)
May 27, 2026

NRA sues MD officials over Glock pistol ban

The National Rifle Association and two other gun rights groups sued Maryland officials over freshly signed legislation that effectively bans the sale of Glock pistols in the state.

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May 26, 2026

Annapolis settles class-action housing discrimination case

The city of Annapolis reached a tentative deal to settle two housing discrimination lawsuits with more than 1,400 plaintiffs.

Gov. Wes Moore announces that his office and the legislature came to an agreement on sweeping energy legislation on April 13, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
May 22, 2026

Moore to allow immigration bill to go into effect without signing

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will allow the Community Trust Act immigration legislation to go into effect without his signature.

Republican gubernatorial candidates Douglas Larcomb, John Myrick, Shannon Wright and L.D. Burkindine participate in a debate hosted by the Prince George’s County Republican Central Committee on May 19, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
May 20, 2026

9 GOP MD governor candidates a stark contrast to party in Larry Hogan’s day

Nine Republicans are running for governor in Maryland. They paint a stark contrast to the party under former Gov. Larry Hogan.

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May 19, 2026

Annapolis, DC beverage distributors acquired by Mitchell Companies

Mitchell Companies has entered into an agreement to acquire Katcef Brothers Inc., Montgomery Eagle Inc., and Capital Eagle Inc.

Gov. Wes Moore speaks at a bill-signing ceremony on April 14, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
May 18, 2026

Wes Moore has 2 weeks to sign bills. What’s left on table?

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has about two weeks to enact bills passed by the General Assembly, including bans on ICE agent masking and Glock pistols.

The Mood Center, a ketamine therapy practice, has opened a new clinic in Columbia. (Courtesy of The Mood Center)
May 15, 2026

Ketamine clinic opens in Columbia

The Mood Center, a ketamine therapy practice based in Annapolis, has expanded after opening a new facility in Columbia. 

Gov. Wes Moore attends a bill signing ceremony on April 14, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
May 13, 2026

No Kings Act, allowing suits against federal officials, signed into MD law

Maryland continued its broad pushback against Trump administration policies Tuesday with the signing of the No Kings Act.

Lester Davis was named as Gov. Wes Moore's new chief of staff. He will replace Fagan Harris, who is stepping down at the end of the year. (The Daily Record file photo)
May 12, 2026

30 repeat audit findings in MD agencies corrected, Moore’s office says

Thirty repeat audit findings in Maryland agencies have been resolved since January 2023, according to Gov. Wes Moore’s chief of staff.