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House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
The U.S. House passed its version of a five-year farm bill after stripping a provision that would have blocked some lawsuits against pesticide makers.
MCAP hosts Annual Advocacy Day Luncheon 2026
The Maryland Community Action Partnership hosted its annual Advocacy Day luncheon on Feb. 5 to address 2026 legislative priorities.
MD joins lawsuit over USDA funding conditions
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new conditions placed on USDA funding.
Federal jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable for $3 million in damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit that will influence thousands of similar cases against the tech companies.
MD Senate committee advances budget, aspires to leave with $250M surplus
The Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee advanced a $70 billion budget, aiming for a $250 million surplus and increased funding for childcare and mental health.
Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on sugary drinks, candy
Food stamp recipients sued the USDA to undo Trump administration efforts to prevent them from using benefits to buy certain products.
Baltimore Social Services office opens in city’s MVA branch
Baltimore City’s Motor Vehicle Administration branch will house a Baltimore City Department of Social Services office, MDOT officials said.
MD, states can’t be forced to supply food stamp data, judge rules
A federal judge barred the USDA from cutting funding to states, including Maryland that refuse to provide SNAP recipient data, protecting millions of food stamp beneficiaries.
What new initiatives did Moore announce in his State of the State speech?
In his fourth State of the State address, Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of initiatives surrounding energy, artificial intelligence and immigration.
Moore talks achievements, Trump — and redistricting — in State of the State speech
Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address urged redistricting, pledged to counter federal cuts, boost Medicaid and SNAP funding, and cap energy costs.
MD leaders outline 2026 priorities, signal disagreement on redistricting
Maryland leaders open the 2026 session facing a $1.2 billion budget deficit, Trump administration threats and tensions over redistricting.
Maryland to pay millions more for SNAP under Trump’s bill
Trump legislation is poised to make Maryland pay $40 million more in state funding to administer SNAP next fiscal year, analysts say.
