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Moore reflects on Maryland legislative session; affordability, redistricting, lagging state salaries
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (985+ words) When it comes to Gov. Wes Moore's major legislative agenda items, the chief executive came on top this year with all of his bills passing in some iteration or another before lawmakers adjourned Sine Die on Monday night. The governor's…...
Moore signs over 140 bills into Maryland law; highlights Vax Act and short-term rental safety
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (516+ words) Maryland lawmakers passed hundreds of bills on Monday, the last day of the 2026 legislative session, but several returned to the State House just hours after adjourning to see over 140 of those bills become law. During the opening remarks of the…...
What Hungary's election means for the U. S.
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (130+ words) WYPR What Hungary's election means for the U. S. On Sunday, Hungarians go to the polls to elect a new parliament. It's an important election for the European Union and its position toward Russia. Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n, who's been in power…...
Maryland Senate revives bill to further regulate how local law enforcement can work with ICE
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (1118+ words) The Community Trust Act seemed all but dead as of yesterday, having not been voted out of either its House or Senate committee, but its status suddenly changed Thursday night. The bill was voted out of the Senate Judicial Proceedings…...
Maryland may begin placing liens on federal buildings if the government holds state funds hostage
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (662+ words) Fighting back against the Trump administration has been a theme for Maryland Democrats during this year's legislative session, and they're trying to take accountability measures one step further with the Federal Obligations Enforcement Act. The bill would allow Maryland to…...
'You Might Be Right': Podcast from 2 former Tennessee governors works to bridge political divide
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (113+ words) WYPR 'You Might Be Right': Podcast from 2 former Tennessee governors works to bridge political divide In a time of high political divisions across the country, two former politicians from opposite sides of the aisle are trying to reach across the…...
Frederick Mayor releases proposed $289. 6 million budget
1+ week, 6+ day ago (523+ words) City of Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor proposed a $289. 6 million budget this week. Residents won't see their property taxes go up next year as O'Connor promised to keep rates level. He attributes Frederick's positions as the fastest growing city in the…...
Federal funds come to Frederick County for senior housing, youth center
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (299+ words) Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Frederick County leaders on Wednesday in celebrating $4 million in direct federal funding. $1 million of the funding will go towards renovating one of Frederick's senior centers to provide low income housing for residents on…...
Republican candidates call for change in the Baltimore County Executive's race
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (722+ words) Yes, there are Republicans running for Baltimore County Executive. The Democratic candidates may be sucking most of the political oxygen out of the room but the two GOP candidates say they are offering fresh leadership following the failed policies of…...
Gov. Wes Moore signs $71 B Maryland budget; no tax increases but fiscal concerns loom
1+ week, 1+ day ago (985+ words) Maryland's budget season has come to a close after Gov. Wes Moore signed off on the three-bill spending package Wednesday morning. The finalized budget authorizes the state to spend just under $71 billion in operating costs next fiscal year, a growth…...