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42 women lead in MD House under Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Since Joseline Peña-Melnyk became House speaker, she's tapped 42 women for committee and subcommittee leadership roles.
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 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?
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.
Crossover Day starts ‘final sprint’ for MD legislature on priorities from budget to energy
Maryland House of Delegates and Senate lawmakers will be legislating at a feverish pace Monday as the General Assembly reaches its annual Crossover Day deadline.
MD Senate Republicans try — but fail — to repeal tech tax, amend budget
The Maryland Senate advanced the 2027 budget without a tech tax repeal sought by Republicans who cited revenue shortfalls and economic impact.
MD bill allowing driverless cars faces opposition over crash liability
A Maryland bill would allow fully autonomous vehicles in the state, but wouldn’t — at least as drafted — give people anyone to sue in the event of an accident.
Democrats running for every MD legislative seat for first time in 52 years
Democrats have filed for election in every Maryland House of Delegates and Senate seat for the first time in more than half a century.
