Hogan, Scott Swap Messages on City Crime
Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) penned a letter to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) on Thursday, alleging that no progress has been made toward addressing the rising murder rate in the city. “With each […]
Booker Rallies Md. Dems, Adams on the Air, and News About Endorsements
If you were looking for a Democratic elected official or high-profile candidate Thursday night, chances are you would have found them at the Maryland Democratic Party’s annual gala at the Camelot catering hall in Upper […]
With ‘Healthy Babies Equity Act,’ Maryland Will Join Other States that Provide Prenatal Care Regardless of Immigration Status
Maria Vicente has no health insurance. During five pregnancies the only time she saw a doctor was in the delivery room. She lost two children from lack of prenatal care and complications giving birth. The […]
Franchot Calls for Special Legislative Session to Authorize Him to Pause Gas Tax Hike
Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D), a gubernatorial candidate, is calling for a special legislative session so the General Assembly could grant him authority to suspend, temporarily, the state’s largest-ever annual gas tax increase which is […]
Lack of Polling Has Voters, Media, Gubernatorial Debate Planners Flying Blind. Here’s Why It Matters.
Maryland voters will begin casting mail-in ballots early next month and the primary is less than 60 days away. But there is a nagging question that just about everyone in Maryland politics is asking: What’s […]
Freedom of Speech Is Under Attack in Public Schools, U.S. House Panel Told
Students and teachers told U.S. House members during a Thursday hearing that their right to talk about race and LGBTQ+ issues in public schools is being silenced due to an onslaught of new state laws […]
Edwards’ New Poll, Szeliga’s New Alliance, Blair’s New Ad
A poll commissioned by former Rep. Donna Edwards found that her attempt at a comeback is resonating with voters in the 4th congressional district. The survey, by Lake Research Partners, gave Edwards (D) a sizable […]
Moore Poll Shows Him Gaining on Franchot, But 42% Still Undecided
A recent poll conducted for Wes Moore’s gubernatorial campaign shows the former nonprofit CEO and best-selling author gaining on Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot, the longtime frontrunner in the Democratic primary who has been stalled with […]
Brown Poll Shows Big Lead, New Spots for Schulz and Baron, and More
U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown has a solid lead in the Democratic primary for state attorney general — at least according to a recent poll conducted for Brown’s campaign. Brown and retired Baltimore City District […]
Moore, Lierman, O’Malley Win Straw Polls
One of the last displays of Democratic might in Western Maryland is the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort, along the shores of Lake Habeeb in Flintstone. It was the dream of former Maryland House Speaker […]
More than 100 State Candidates Sign Carbon-Free Electricity Pledge and Congressional Endorsements
More than a hundred candidates for the Maryland General Assembly signed a resolution to move Maryland to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035 and remove trash incineration from the state’s “clean energy” classification during the 2023 […]
Group Wants to Overturn Abortion Care Access Act by Bringing it to a Referendum
Since a draft U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion overturning abortion rights in Roe v. Wade leaked last week, a group of Marylanders has started a push to repeal a bill that the General Assembly recently […]
Alsobrooks Receives ‘Proudest Endorsement’ from AFSCME
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks continues to receive plenty of public support in her bid for reelection to lead Maryland’s second-largest jurisdiction. But she said she is proudest of Thursday’s endorsement from AFSCME Council […]
Prince George’s Municipalities Hold Local Elections
Prince George’s County will hold this year’s gubernatorial primary election July 19 but residents in seven of the jurisdiction’s 27 municipalities recently chose candidates in local races. The contests took place last week in the […]
Democrats Press Again for Abortion Care Funding, Hogan Appoints New Utility Commissioner
Democratic lawmakers pressed again Friday for the release of $3.5 million to train clinicians as Maryland’s expanded abortion law is set to take effect — but Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. continued to express […]
Women on the Ballot: Emerge Maryland Sees Jump in Candidates This Year
As women candidates have made progress nationally and in Maryland over recent election cycles, a training program for Democratic women is seeing an increase in the number of candidates on the 2022 ballot. Emerge Maryland […]
Senators at Odds over Amazon Union Efforts, as Baltimore County Librarian Joins Other Organizers at White House
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took Amazon to task Thursday at a congressional hearing, bashing the online giant’s leadership for fighting union drives and questioning whether the federal government should continue contracting with the multibillion-dollar company. […]
Maryland expanded abortion access. But Hogan won’t pay to train providers.
Amid intense focus on abortion rights, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) hasdecided to withhold the $3.5 million that state lawmakers designated for trainingnew providers, his spokesman said. The decision effectively delays the state’s new abortion provider training […]
As he mulls presidency, Hogan offers Republicans tough love
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan used a marquee address at the Reagan Presidential Library on Tuesday to deliver a tough-love speech to fellow Republicans, calling the Trump era the party’s worst period in generations and pitching […]
Prince George’s Council Appoints District Heights Mayor to Fill Vacant Seat
The Prince George’s County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint District Heights, Maryland, Mayor Johnathan M. Medlock to fill a vacant seat on the 11-member body. Medlock, who’s been mayor since a special election in […]
Supreme Court draft suggests Roe v. Wade could be overturned
WASHINGTON — A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report. A decision to overrule […]
Hoyer Endorses Wes Moore for Governor, Plus Legislative Candidates Backed by CASA in Action, Sierra Club
Gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore pulled in a coveted Democratic endorsement Friday, when U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced his support for the former nonprofit CEO and author. Speaking to reporters and the candidate’s supporters […]
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