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Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Augustine watches to see if his legislation to prevent law enforcement officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from wearing masks in the line of duty passed on Feb. 3, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 3, 2026

MD Senate passes ICE anti-masking bill despite constitutional questions

The Maryland Senate passed legislation to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks in the line of duty — including ICE officers.

new MD proposed map
Jan 30, 2026

Redistricting bill nears finish line in MD House

Maryland House lawmakers advanced a controversial congressional redistricting bill ahead of 2026, defeating GOP amendments.

President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit on Jan. 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)
Jan 28, 2026

First bills to pass MD House, Senate likely to be anti-Trump policies

Maryland legislators move forward on mid-cycle redistricting and bills limiting ICE cooperation as Democrats push back on Trump-era policies.

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Jan 27, 2026

MD House Republicans call redistricting pursuit ‘authoritarian’

Maryland House Republicans criticized Gov. Wes Moore’s mid-cycle redistricting bill, calling it partisan gerrymandering ahead of 2026.

Sen. Shaneka Henson, D-Anne Arundel, was selected as the first vice chair of Maryland's Legislative Black Caucus. (Submitted photo)
Jan 26, 2026

MD Legislative Black Caucus announces new leadership

Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus elected new leaders after former leadership were appointed to head standing committees.

This map concept was recommended by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission in a vote Jan. 20, 2026. (Office of the Governor)
Jan 23, 2026

MD House committee to hear bill on new congressional map

Maryland lawmakers move forward with a midcycle congressional redistricting bill as critics raise concerns over timing and constitutionality.

Senate President Bill Ferguson and recently confirmed House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk speak at the 2026 Eye on Annapolis Summit on Jan. 14, 2026. (Maximillian Franz/The Daily Record)
Jan 14, 2026

‘Maryland is going to be all right’: Full coverage from the 2026 Eye on Annapolis Summit

The Daily Record's 2026 Eye on Annapolis Summit featured live conversations on the most prominent issues facing the state.

Gov. Wes Moore signs the Child Victims Act, which will make it easier for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to sue. (Madeleine O'Neill / The Daily Record)
Jan 14, 2026

What key issues will be taken up in the 2026 MD General Assembly?

Here's a look at some of the key issues lawmakers will face during the 90-day legislative session in Maryland that opens Wednesday.

The Maryland State House in 2019. (Maximilian Franz / Special to The Daily Record)
Jan 14, 2026

9 notable figures in the 2026 MD General Assembly session

With the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session set to begin Wednesday, here are nine individuals worth keeping an eye on.

Gov. Wes Moore delivers his State of the State address before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly on Feb. 5, 2024. (Giuseppe LoPiccolo/Capital News Service)
Jan 12, 2026

Gov. Moore announces appointments to PSC, House vacancies

Gov. Wes Moore appointed Kumar P. Barve as chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission and named three new members to the House of Delegates.

Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, who chairs the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has championed iGaming in the legislature. (Jack Hogan/The Daily Record file photo)
Dec 11, 2025

More changes come for MD House leadership

House Ways and Means Chair Vanessa Atterbeary will resign Jan. 14, 2026, to focus on her Howard County Executive campaign.

Gov. Wes Moore delivers the State of the State address at the Maryland capitol building in Annapolis on Feb. 5, 2025. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Dec 9, 2025

Moore announces special session to confirm new House speaker

Gov. Wes Moore is calling a rare special legislative session to confirm the election to replace House Speaker emeritus Adrienne A. Jones.