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AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran speaks at a rally outside the District Court for Baltimore County on June 11, 2024. (Jack Hogan/The Daily Record)
Mar 3, 2026

State employee union argues against budget cuts: ‘Our members are more than just line items’

Maryland state employee union argues against budget cuts, highlighting staffing shortages, safety risks, and cost savings from in-house work.

From left, Senate President Bill Ferguson, Sen. Karen Lewis Young, Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Chair Will Smith, Del. Nicole Williams, Gov. Wes Moore, Liliana Ramirez, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and We Are Casa Executive Director George Escobar smile as the bill to ban 287(g) agreements in Maryland is signed. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 17, 2026

‘No more’: MD ban on local police partnerships with ICE becomes law

Maryland enacted an emergency law banning local law enforcement from partnering with ICE under 287(g) agreements.

Sep 12, 2011

Audit finds more could be done to collect child support in Md.

ANNAPOLIS — An audit has found a state agency could be doing more to maximize child support payments from noncustodial parents. The audit by the Maryland Department of Legislative Services […]

Aug 18, 2011

Audit finds shortcomings in vital records keeping

ANNAPOLIS — A state audit has found the state health department lacked adequate controls over vital records like birth certificates. The Maryland Department of Legislative Services audit released Thursday covered […]

Aug 17, 2011

O’Malley appoints 2 to Public Service Commission

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley has appointed two people to the Maryland Public Service Commission. Kevin Hughes has served as the governor’s deputy legislative officer since 2007. He has worked […]

Aug 2, 2011

Stadium authority moving forward with feasibility studies

The Maryland Stadium Authority is moving forward on several feasibility studies for projects around the state. The MSA voted Tuesday to approve conducting studies for a state horse park and […]

Jul 6, 2011

O’Malley reacts to critical highway audit

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday his administration will move quickly to discipline personnel who commit serious ethical lapses in the state procurement process in the aftermath of a […]

Dec 14, 2010

Law, technology to inform Maryland redistricting

WASHINGTON — It could drastically alter election results and affect who runs for public office. No, it’s not voting or a scandal. It’s redistricting. And the practice that occurs after […]