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The failure of the plaintiffs to show they had standing to sue meant the court lacked jurisdiction, according to the judge’s ruling.

Karla Silvestre tells lawmakers the school district does not ‘shy away from imposing consequences for hate-based behavior, including antisemitism.’

A leading Democrat slams the bill for trying to solve a ‘non-existent problem.’

The county executive stumps through Howard County midway through the state’s early voting period.

One long-shot candidate says he worries about the ability of the Democratic frontrunners to defeat former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the fall.

Roughly a quarter of Maryland jurisdictions did not get their police oversight systems up and running before the July 2022 deadlines set by state lawmakers.

Stronger, more effective shipping regulations are imperative for the sake of marine species, communities and the planet.

Advocates say that even the unsuccessful bills got the conversation going and set up tenants to see more success in future sessions and legislation.

All of a of a sudden, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maryland — with Larry Hogan waiting in the wings — is the most interesting story in U.S. politics.

The technology was developed in a lab at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Proponents and opponents of tax increases are busy organizing and promoting their positions ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session.

On the campaign trail, celebrity novice congressional candidate in the 3rd District gets an earful, and picks up a political education.

Since we launched our election contest in 2018, we have yet to see a woman win. Isn’t it time for a change?

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In fiscal year 2022, seven of the city’s police officers received more than $100,000 in overtime pay.

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Between the governor, the lieutenant governor and their joint fundraising committee, they have more than $2.4 million on hand for their 2026 reelection.

Comptroller sees progress on minority business programs and making climate a priority in state agency contracts.

Senate President Bill Ferguson said the recent arrest and resignation of a Republican member of the State Board of Elections means some future nominations will face more scrutiny.

Nine governors have written to the president and congressional leaders on immigration policy.

Billions in deficits over the remainder of Moore’s term have some lawmakers asking about tax increases.

Some Democrats who were unable to buy tickets immediately wondered if someone had bought up all the seats in an effort to sway the straw poll results.

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Stronger, more effective shipping regulations are imperative for the sake of marine species, communities and the planet.

All of a of a sudden, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maryland — with Larry Hogan waiting in the wings — is the most interesting story in U.S. politics.

Proponents and opponents of tax increases are busy organizing and promoting their positions ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session.

When someone dies in Maryland, their estate’s beneficiaries must pay to run legal ads weekly for three weeks alerting potential beneficiaries and creditors of the death.