Two top aides to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan have signed off on a state official’s participation in President Donald Trump’s panel investigating alleged voter fraud in the 2016 election against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. The Baltimore Sun reports emails provided by government ...

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ANNAPOLIS — A government watchdog group in Maryland has released a report on how much it costs to run a campaign for state legislative offices. Common Cause Maryland released an analysis of fundraising totals from the 2014 election cycle on ...

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Heard on the street – more than once: I like Sheila. I think she was a good mayor. But I just can’t get past the embezzlement thing. Maybe you’ve heard the same somewhat anguished voter comment in this election year. ...

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A stalled plan to educate voters on a new paper balloting system has some good government groups asking the Board of Public Works to reconsider its June decision to reject a nearly $2 million public awareness campaign. With no Plan ...

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Finding a way to replenish the program that funded the gubernatorial campaigns of Democratic Del. Heather R. Mizeur and Republican Gov.-elect Larry Hogan will top the wish list of those who advocate for limiting the effect of special-interest money in state elections.

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The act of dumping a bucket of ice water over one's head for charity could pose ethical questions for public officials in Maryland.

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There was cake and ice cream and talk of reform in the state capital to celebrate the 240th birthday of a man whose name is synonymous with political shenanigans and contorted election districts.

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An anti-smoking group that targeted one Senate candidate over his stance on increasing the tobacco tax will disclose how much it raised and spent in the effort.

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A recent Supreme Court decision resulting in the elimination of aggregate campaign contribution limits in Maryland could give rise to so-called super donors.

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A four-page memo on campaign fundraising during the 2014 General Assembly session will mostly likely hurt Doug Gansler more than any other declared gubernatorial candidate.

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