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President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington on July 16, 2026. (SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS)
Jul 17, 2026

Trump primetime speech sparks MD Democrats’ ire amid election fights

Maryland Democrats pushed back against President Donald Trump’s Thursday evening address in which he continued to allege election fraud.

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Jul 7, 2026

MD legislature to convene for August special session on redistricting ballot question

The Maryland General Assembly will convene for a special session in August to consider placing a constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting on the November ballot.

Senate President Bill Ferguson, Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk sign the fiscal year 2027 budget on April 8, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 30, 2026

Budget, vaccines, judicial ethics: 6 key MD laws going into effect July 1

Here are some key Maryland policies that take effect July 1, from the new budget to vaccinations to contraception.

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) is joined on stage by his wife, Lea, and their children, Caleb and Cora, at an election night victory party Tuesday, after Ferguson survived one of his biggest political challenges in years. (Photo by Christine Condon/Maryland Matters)
Jun 24, 2026

Despite some challenges, most legislators appear headed to reelection

Despite some aggressive challenges, an overwhelming majority of state lawmakers who were seeking reelection in Tuesday’s primaries skated through with relative ease.

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.

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 18, 2026

Where do Attar, Ruff stand on issues in heated MD Senate race?

Sen. Dalya Attar and Del. Malcolm P. Ruff face off in Baltimore’s 41st District Senate race one of the most hotly contested races this year.

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Jun 12, 2026

State employee union calls on USM Board of Regents to reinstate jobs

AFSCME calls on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse layoffs affecting 94 unionized state employees across campuses.

Senate President Bill Ferguson and Gov. Wes Moore speak at a bill signing on April 14, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Ferguson softens redistricting stance amid campaign, Democrats’ pushback

Why did Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson soften his stance on redistricting?

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.

The Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center opened in West Baltimore on May 21, 2026. (Provided by Catholic Charities)
May 29, 2026

Catholic Charities opens community center in West Baltimore

Catholic Charities of Baltimore opened the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, an opportunity hub in West Baltimore, on May 21.

Gov. Wes Moore and Housing Secretary Jake Day shake hands over parts of the administration's housing reform legislation that were signed into law Tuesday. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)
May 27, 2026

Moore’s housing package among 270+ laws approved at final bill signing

Gov. Wes Moore approved new laws that will encourage housing development around transit hubs and grant developers so-called vesting rights.

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.