Category: State Roundup

Annapolis is gearing up for a special session dominated by redistricting maps, with Democrats holding a majority that can override a veto by Gov. Larry Hogan, who has vowed to reject unfair maps.

Hogan says new omicron variant a concern, but not a reason for panic; State BOE seeks masking ‘off-ramp’ for school districts.

ONE DEM DROPS OUT OF GOVERNOR’s RACE: Maryland’s large field of Democratic candidates for...

Panel of lawmakers votes to recommend Del. Davis for state treasurer; Gansler says Supreme Court likely to imperil national abortion rights.

On tap in Annapolis in 2022: While lawmakers to tackle decriminalizing drug paraphernalia, business leaders to fight paid parental leave, faster timeline to $15 minimum wage.

As city homicides hit 300, Gov. Hogan orders review of state funding for city State’s Attorney Office; legislators pick map that makes U.S. Rep. Harris’s district competitive.

Ex-health secty predicts state will be spared from surge thanks to high vaxx rate; and Cox candidacy gets a boost from Trump.

Maryland’s unemployment rate is down slightly as 14,900 jobs added in October, remains higher than the national rate.

Maryland Reporter offers an in-depth chat with Restaurant Association of Maryland President and CEO Marshall Weston about shortages impacting the industry. The Maryland League of Women Voters and environmental groups weigh in on environmental policy in recent years and as the pandemic continues.

BILLING QUESTIONS PLAGUE MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: Behavioral health providers, who offered...