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The Maryland Case Search website was updated in January 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Jan 6, 2026

MD upgrades websites, including Case Search and campaign finance site

Several of Maryland’s government websites are getting makeovers, including two of the state’s most-used databases.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sits down for an interview with The Associated Press on Oct. 8, 2025, in his office at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 9, 2025

Retired Justice Kennedy laments coarse discourse of Trump era, effects on Supreme Court

Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said he was troubled that partisanship seemed to be “creeping its way into the court.”

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen near sunset in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Jun 30, 2025

Supreme Court takes up GOP appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

The Supreme Court will take up a Republican-led drive to wipe away limits on how much political parties can spend in federal elections.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Apr 25, 2025

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to prison for fraud, identity theft

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced to years in prison.

Judge Gavel and Handcuffs with Dollars Bills on the Table. (Depositphotos)
Jul 31, 2023

Treasurer for Baltimore County campaign committees sentenced for stealing funds

The onetime treasurer for a Baltimore County political slate who admitted to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds was sentenced.

Judge Gavel and Handcuffs with Dollars Bills on the Table. (Depositphotos)
May 25, 2023

Treasurer for Baltimore County campaign committees pleads guilty to stealing funds

The treasurer for a powerful Baltimore County political slate pleaded guilty Thursday to theft and perjury charges, admitting to stealing campaign funds from the group and from a former county […]

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Jun 15, 2022

Mosby far behind opponents in fundraising for Baltimore state’s attorney’s race

Incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby raised a fraction of the money her opponents did in the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for the job.

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May 16, 2022

Supreme Court rules for Sen. Cruz in campaign finance case

The Supreme Court's conservative majority sided with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas in his challenge to a provision of federal campaign finance law.

Some leading candidates in a crowded Democratic field for the open-seat governor's race in Maryland are cashing in on millions of dollars in out-of-state fundraising ahead of the June primary. (Illustration by Joe Ryan/Capital News Service)
Mar 11, 2022

Millions in out-of-state donations help fuel Democratic governor candidates

An analysis of campaign data found that candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland governor drew from a well of money from other states.

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Nov 4, 2021

Lawsuit: NRA illegally funded Trump, other GOP candidates

A federal lawsuit accuses the NRA of violating campaign finance laws by illegally funneling up to $35 million to Republican candidates, including Donald Trump.

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Oct 30, 2019

Former Baltimore sheriff candidate pleads to campaign finance charges

A 2014 candidate for Baltimore sheriff pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations Tuesday for filing a false campaign report using his treasurer’s electronic signature. Richard Parker, 41, of Gwynn Oak, received a one-year […]

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Sep 9, 2019

Former Baltimore sheriff candidate charged with campaign finance violations

A 2014 candidate for Baltimore City sheriff was charged with campaign finance violations Friday by the Office of the State Prosecutor. Richard Parker, 41, of Gwynn Oak, was a Democratic […]