February 24, 2026 WYPR By Sarah Petrowich Gov. Wes Moore’s key proposal to lower rising utility bills had its first hearing in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday, but lawmakers are already poised to counter with some …
Continue ReadingFebruary 23, 2026 Washington Post Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat. By Erin Cox While Maryland Gov. …
Continue ReadingFebruary 21, 2026 The Maryland Access to Justice Commission In the pursuit of equal access to justice, the law is only one part of the equation. For many Marylanders, the bridge to justice is built by nonprofit organizations. Whether it …
Continue ReadingFebruary 20, 2026 Dear Friend: Each President’s Day, the Senate convenes in our historic Senate Chamber, where George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. This tradition maintains Maryland’s status as the oldest State House in continuous operation. …
Continue ReadingFebruary 10, 2026 Maryland Matters By William J. Ford Proposal would use artificial intelligence to expand program statewide, but at least one county is fine managing its own system Not every crisis is an emergency, which is why Del. Lesley …
Continue ReadingFebruary 24, 2026 Baltimore Sun By Tinashe Chingarande Gov. Wes Moore has introduced legislation that he says would make electricity more affordable by, among other things, giving Maryland households one-time $40 rebates on their utility bills. But lawmakers were skeptical …
Continue ReadingFebruary 23, 2026 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco On Friday, I published a column titled Kagan Criticizes “Really Bad Estimates” from MCPS, which transcribed Senator Cheryl Kagan’s public statement alleging that MCPS’s proposal to relocate Wootton High School was based on …
Continue ReadingFebruary 20, 2026 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco So far, the fight over relocating Wootton High School has become a major issue in Rockville and potentially in upcoming Montgomery County elections. Now it’s spreading to Annapolis as well, as one of …
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD: Senate Bill 962, sponsored by Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D/17)-- and cosponsored by every Democratic Senator-- would create consequences for those involved in the violent, seditious insurrection on January 6, 2021. It makes clear that no …
Continue ReadingFebruary 9, 2026 WYPR By Sarah Petrowic All eyes are on the Maryland Senate as President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) says a proposed Democratic-leaning Congressional map will not make it to the Senate floor for a vote. The new map …
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