Maryland Politics



Moore advocated tougher sentencing and additional resources for law enforcement even as he says he is working to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Maryland Treasurer Dereck E. Davis said he will retroactively apply a 6 percent earnings rate to accounts in the state’s prepaid college savings trust. Maryland 529 suspended earnings on 31,000 prepaid accounts last year, citing a calculation error.

Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) released endorsements from more than three dozen Maryland politicians supporting his bid for U.S. Senate.

The high-profile lawmaker’s decision will shape the contest to replace Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.).

The U.S. Department of Labor's investigation into wage theft sparked a $13 million settlement to more than 3,800 Maryland corrections workers denied overtime.

John Huffington served 32 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a double murder he didn't commit. The prosecutor has been disbarred.

In Maryland, recreational marijuana sales are legal as of July 1. Here’s what to know about the state's relaxed weed laws.

Recreational marijuana is legal for adult use in Maryland on July 1.

Some Maryland 529 prepaid account holders are complaining of a lack of transparency and information from the streasurer's office, which recently took over the management of the troubled state agency.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to revive the east-way transit line canceled by his predecessor eight years ago, but whether it will be a light rail or a rapid bus system remains unclear.

Vincent N. Schiraldi, the secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, described juvenile crime in Maryland as “heartbreaking.”

Council member Edward Burroughs III cited the killing of a younger cousin in March and the youth of the suspects in seeking the funds.

61 percent of poll respondents oppose plan by Gov. Wes Moore (D) to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035.

State election board staffer Jared DeMarinis replaces Linda H. Lamone, who is stepping down after more than two decades administering Maryland elections.

In a document illuminating the agency’s thinking, FBI officials stressed proximity to Quantico as decision nears for what will replace the Hoover building

Over the past two years, the Democrat from Maryland has both mourned his son and confronted his own mortality, while serving in some of the most demanding leadership positions in Congress.

With revenue projections dipping, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks seeks to tap rainy-day funds and amend her budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D) announced his endorsement of Prince George's County executive Angela Alsobrooks for Senate.

Homeowners renting out private pools through Swimply have drawn criticism from Montgomery County residents who cite noise, traffic, safety concerns.

Some council members raised concerns that a structural deficit could lead to more tax increases or substantial budget cuts next year.

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