Category: State Roundup

Three finalists for state Elections Administrator; end nears for spousal rape defense; as redacted names in Archdiocese abuse report are revealed, more resign from positions; some businesses worry over possible federal default; Purple Line chief is out.

A former Baltimore County official accused of stealing almost $110,000 from a campaign to reelect a former Baltimore County Council member pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of felony theft scheme and one count of perjury. William “Chris” McCollum had been charged with 21 counts of felony theft, embezzlement and perjury.

Maryland is no Brigadoon: Census finds that, like the rest of the country, Maryland’s population is growing older; Attorney General Brown calls for federal crackdown on Tranq; gun-toting militia advocate condemned for inciting fear; 130 inmates still await move to state hospitals.

Common Cause seeks transparency over search for new state elections administrator; a Bowie student’s college project now a state law to offer emergency contraception on campus; doctors go on trial over HIPAA disclosures, conspiracy in Russia probe.

Board grants fewer inmate parole after they turn 40, despite ‘aging out’ of criminal activity; audit finds state departments fell short on record keeping for emergency contracts during pandemic; after criticism, drug pricing board to revise proposed regulations.

Gov. Moore vetoes three bills; BPW OKs compensation for man wrongly convicted; federal default could harm thousands of Marylanders; youth violence addressed in Baltimore; politicians vow to support horse-racing industry.

The wife of Anne Arundel County Del. Nic Kipke has joined a gun rights organization suing Gov. Wes Moore, challenging Maryland’s new laws that will restrict where licensed gun owners can carry firearms.

Former education staff cite Blueprint, workplace concerns as Superintendent Choudhury’s job on line; Ravens stadium to get upgrades as BPW OKs $450 million in bonds; and Speaker Jones shuffles House leadership.

NRA files suit immediately after Gov. Wes Moore signs gun restriction bills; few notable Frederick County pols interested in running for U.S. House.

Gov. Moore to sign 175 bills into law, including ones limiting gun carrying and cutting the time for former inmates to see convictions expunged; four Maryland universities to get mental health funding; and Olszewski backs Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate.