Anti-ICE Community Trust Act passes in MD Senate’s final days
The Maryland Senate intends to pass legislation to further limit state and local police interaction with ICE.
MD Republicans irked at legislative policies as No Kings Act debated
Maryland Republicans expressed frustration with 2026 legislative policies as the No Kings Act was debated in the House.
Moore signs $70.8B state budget with surplus
Gov. Wes Moore signed Maryland’s $70.8 billion budget bill, touting investments in public safety, housing, education and affordability.
The Daily Record launches MD500 list of top business leaders
The MD500 magazine releasing in late July will recognize Maryland’s most influential leaders across business, law, government and more.
Rap lyrics inadmissible in criminal court under MD bill: ‘That’s how I roll’
The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation to prevent rap lyrics and other creative expression from being admissible in criminal or juvenile court proceedings.
MD House passes juvenile justice reform; Senate passes energy bill
Juvenile justice reform and energy assistance bills had passed in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly as of Monday.
Western MD flood relief gets $9.45M from state
The General Assembly allocated $9.45 million for flood disaster recovery in Western Maryland after President Donald Trump denied aid through FEMA.
MD Supreme Court orders evidentiary hearing in Anne Arundel candidate residency case
The Maryland Supreme Court on Monday ordered an evidentiary hearing to assess whether a candidate for the House of Delegates actually lives in the district he aims to represent.
42 women lead in MD House under Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Since Joseline Peña-Melnyk became House speaker, she's tapped 42 women for committee and subcommittee leadership roles.
Celebrating America’s semiquincentennial in Annapolis
Commentary: Annapolis commemorates the semiquincentennial of US independence with events highlighting its historic role and future development projects.
Disabilities agency facing almost $40M deficiency as lawmakers tie up budget
Maryland lawmakers are planning to plug a nearly $40 million funding deficiency for the Developmental Disabilities Administration for the current fiscal year.
MD lawmakers seek utility relief though cuts to energy efficiency program
Maryland lawmakers proposed cuts to the EmPOWER program to provide at least $150 annual relief on energy bills for utility customers.

















