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James Harkness, chief engineer at the Maryland Transportation Authority, speaks to reporters about progress on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, two years after the original bridge collapsed from a ship strike. (Dan Belson/The Daily Record)
Jun 2, 2026

MD to seek 4 contracts for Key Bridge rebuild

After exiting its contract with Kiewit Infrastructure, Maryland is seeking four separate contracts to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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.

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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.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the Community Trust Act, testifies Jan. 22 before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
May 27, 2026

MD sheriffs file lawsuit over immigration law they say will ‘obstruct’ their work

The majority of Maryland’s 24 sheriffs sued, arguing the Community Trust Act hampers their duties to work with federal authorities to combat illegal immigration.

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.

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May 27, 2026

Veto of SB 459 misses the reality of modern local media

Commentary: Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is a disappointing and misguided decision that overlooks the capabilities of Maryland’s local news organizations.

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May 26, 2026

Saluting Sen. West’s service as he leaves legislature

Commentary: Sen. Chris West, a pragmatic Maryland legislator and lawyer, retires after decades of bipartisan service in the General Assembly.

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.

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.

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May 15, 2026

Should MD be investing so much in the horse racing industry?

Commentary: Maryland must decide whether to invest $85 million to buy the Preakness intellectual property or continue leasing it..

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.