WES MOORE INSISTS AGAIN HE’S NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT: : Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday said he’s being “genuine” when he says he’s not running for president in 2028, once again highlighting that he’s focused on Maryland. The Thursday statement is his most brazen in addressing chatter about whether he plans on seeking higher office in the coming years. Tinashe Chingarande/The Baltimore Sun.
HOGAN SAYS LOCAL OFFICERS WILL ‘IGNORE’ NEWLY SIGNED IMMIGRATION LAW: Former Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday said that local law enforcement officers will “ignore” a new law Gov. Wes Moore signed banning formal cooperation between local officers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement But Moore’s new law actually leaves room for some collaboration between the two entities. Tinashe Chingarande/The Baltimore Sun.
SHERIFFS EXPECT AN ICE RAMPUP AFTER STATE BAN: A group of Maryland sheriffs said they were told to expect an increase in federal immigration enforcement following the state’s move to ban local cooperation agreements. Justin Fenton/The Baltimore Banner.
NEW FACES AT HUMAN SERVICES, SAME CHALLENGES AS BEFORE INTERIM SECRETARY: For the second day in a row, legislative auditors Thursday recommended withholding hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Maryland Department of Human Services until the agency complies with demands for information on its finances and past audits. Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters.
- As federal funding for local health programs becomes more contentious, Baltimore’s Health Department is rethinking how it operates and its priorities. The Trump administration may be rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars from local jurisdiction’s public health programs just days after signing more than $600 million in grants into law. Scott Maucione/WYPR-FM.
MoCo IG DENIED RECORDS: As Baltimore officials are embroiled in a legal fight over inspector general access to municipal records for investigations, Montgomery County is facing its own transparency battle. Montgomery County Inspector General Megan Limarzi says a routine request for a record related to an investigation was denied. Limarzi said this had never happened before. Ginny Bixby/Baltimore Banner.
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ED HALE PICKS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR RUNNING MATE: Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale Sr., a businessman and owner of the Baltimore Blast — and until recently, a Democrat — has tapped financial adviser and longtime friend Tyrone Keys Jr. to be his lieutenant governor running mate. Christine Condon and William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
BILL CALLS FOR FORENSIC SURVEY OF LAND AT FORMER REFORM SCHOOL WHERE BLACK YOUTH ARE BURIED: The Senate bill will be heard Wednesday before the Judicial Proceedings Committee, and calls for the creation of a commission to “research the history, operations, and resident deaths” at the former House of Reformation property. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
SOME BUSINESS OWNERS SAY MOORE LEFT THEM BEHIND: As the governor runs for a second term, Spotlight on Maryland is speaking with a variety of business owners and state residents about how they’re faring during the Moore administration. Gary Collins/Spotlight on Maryland/The Baltimore Sun.
NEW LAW COULD ALLOW MORE FOOD AND DRINK OPTIONS FOR CARROLL COUNTY DISTILLERIES: A proposed bill moving through the Maryland General Assembly could open the door for Carroll County distilleries to expand their food and drink offerings — a move supporters say would help local businesses compete in a difficult market. Marissa Yelenik/Carroll County Times.
