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MD dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded state’s bonds
Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.
Commission packed with Trump allies approves towering triumphal arch in DC
A federal arts commission voted to approve designs for President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, advancing the project amid public opposition and some confusion on the panel.
MD Supreme Court upholds but narrows Montgomery County gun laws
The Maryland Supreme Court affirmed Montgomery County’s ability to regulate firearms but narrowed how it can do so and left a sweeping ban open to a challenge.
4th Circuit: Excessive force, Takings claim, deliberate indifference
Excessive force — Takings claim — deliberate indifference
MD legislative panel presses pause on Laurel Park purchase
A legislative panel is delaying the proposed purchase of Laurel Park by the Maryland Stadium Authority, asking for a cost-benefit review of the $48.5 million deal.
Supreme Court of MD: Gun regulation, Double Jeopardy, grand jury materials
Gun regulation — Double Jeopardy — grand jury materials
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.
MD lawmakers aim to help rural communities get more funds for projects
Maryland legislators are working to create a program that would better equip rural communities with resources to obtain grants and get more support for community projects.
Baltimore IG Cumming sues Mayor Scott for access to records
Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming sued the city after Mayor Brandon Scott severely restricted her access to city records, making her job of investigating government waste, fraud and abuse much more difficult.
Maryland Supreme Court: Governmental immunity after Inner Harbor bike accident
Where a man who was injured when he rode his bicycle into a steel cable at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor alleged...
After daughter’s death in MD, family keeps fighting for fire safety
After a deadly Silver Spring fire, the Diaz family funds smoke safety hoods and drives Maryland fire safety laws to protect tenants in high-rise buildings.
No arson evidence seen in fire that destroyed SC judge’s home
State agents have so far found no evidence that a fire that destroyed a judge's home on a South Carolina island was intentionally set.
