May 8, 2026 Maryland Matters by Bryan P. Sears and William J. Ford Ferguson tops the list of names missing from list after months-long redistricting dispute with governor Scores of Democratic candidates were endorsed Thursday by Gov. Wes Moore (D), …
Continue ReadingApril 30, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Bryan P. Sears Despite comments on HBO, spokesperson insists governor is not ‘opining’ on state elections that are the subject of a lawsuit Closed political primaries like Maryland’s disenfranchise voters and should be “reevaluated,” …
Continue ReadingApril 17, 2026 The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi LISTEN The Maryland General Assembly wrapped its session this week, but not before a rowdy last few minutes. Lawmakers are touting major accomplishments such as a balanced budget, a slew of anti-ICE bills, …
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Danielle J. Brown If Tuesday ruling undermines Maryland’s ban, LGBTQ+ advocates worry there won’t be time in session for corrective action State officials are trying to determine how Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning a …
Continue ReadingMarch 31, 2026 Maryland Matters by William J. Ford Jones return for the rest of the session remains unclear, but Benson said she plans to return to the job Two of the state’s most respected legislators, who have been absent …
Continue ReadingMay 8, 2026 WYPR by Sarah Petrowich Gov. Wes Moore released his latest list of campaign endorsements on Thursday and one notable name not on the list is Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). Ferguson has represented Southern Baltimore for 15 years …
Continue ReadingApril 30, 2026 Bethesda Today By Ceoli Jacoby 2026 legislative session marked MoCo legislators' third failed attempt to change process for filling vacancies Reflecting on the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session at a meeting of the District 18 breakfast club at Silver Spring’s …
Continue ReadingApril 7, 2026 Montgomery Community Media by Maryam Shahzad State Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-District 17) testified Tuesday on her bipartisan bill to create the nation’s first statewide 311 system powered by artificial intelligence to lighten the load on 911 centers. A Maryland House Committee …
Continue ReadingMarch 31, 2026 Washington Blade By Sam Epner Maryland’s legislative caucuses outlined their legislative priorities heading into the final weeks of the 2026 General Assembly during a joint press conference on March 24. The press conference was titled “We are …
Continue ReadingMarch 30, 2026 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco. Few issues animate Democratic and progressive activists more than voting rights. And more than at any point since the 1960s, voting rights are under attack. President Donald Trump and his right-wing allies …
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