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MD higher education secretary leaving after three years in job
Maryland Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Rai is stepping down Friday, his last day leading the agency that oversees statewide policies on public and private colleges and universities.
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 House, Senate approve bills to restrict cellphone use in schools
Cellphone use by students in Maryland’s public schools could be restricted from the beginning until the end of the school day, under bills moving through the General Assembly.
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.
MD House rejects gas tax pause proposed by GOP
An effort by House Republicans to temporarily pause Maryland’s gas tax failed Wednesday as oil prices across the country continue to soar.
MD bill makes removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’
A bipartisan bill is aimed at addressing the problem of dangerous icy projectiles, requiring drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicles.
Where do Gov. Wes Moore’s 2026 bills stand?
Gov. Wes Moore brought five bills before the Maryland General Assembly for the 2026 session. Where has his legislation landed?
Maryland state gas tax holiday would be too costly
Commentary: Maryland legislators proposed a 30-day gas tax holiday to ease rising prices, but it should be rejected due to potential $100 million revenue loss.
Legal opioid distribution isn’t public nuisance, MD Supreme Court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the lawful distribution of opioids does not count as a public nuisance.
MD lawmakers support local news funding amid media decline
Maryland lawmakers propose the Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026 to boost local journalism and address declining news outlets.
Crossover Day: Budget, juvenile justice, birth certificate sex designations prioritized
The Maryland House and Senate shuffled through dozens of bills Monday, the General Assembly’s Crossover Day deadline.
MTA reform bill slashes state liability for bus and train crashes
A bill to remake the Maryland Transit Administration would cap the damages available to victims of bus and train crashes, aligning the MTA’s liability with that of other government agencies.
