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Anne Arundel schools amended gender policy, DOJ still files a lawsuit
Two months after Anne Arundel County schools amended a gender policy after a threat from the federal government, the Justice Department filed suit anyway, clai…
Immigration policy worries Maryland Latino Republicans ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are troubling some of Maryland’s Latino Republican voters, who think he is taking things too far, and worry other…
Democratic leaders throw support behind Henson in contentious state Senate race
Sen. Shaneka Henson is looking to make history this fall by becoming the first Black senator elected to represent Anne Arundel County. And state Democrats are …
Turnout surging in Maryland, as ‘jacked up’ voters head to the polls for early voting
Early voting is surging in Maryland, with turnout 67% higher through the first five days of in-person voting than it at the same time four years ago, state dat…
Trump’s DOJ sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states; not all locations disclosed
The Justice Department plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expanding a long-standing practice. But it's being met this year w…
Prince George’s Council gives final OK to funding for Sphere project
The Prince George’s County Council gave final approval Tuesday to a deal committing the county to financing up to $215 million to help bring the proposed $1.4 …
Commentary: A Talbot County candidate, his grandfather the political patrón, and my front-row seat
It's a long way from Albuquerque to Easton, but Josh Kurtz finds a connection in Talbot County Council hopeful Brian Naranjo, the grandson of a legendary New M…
(Most) Democrats at Question 3 rally, Harbeson heads out, more in political notes
While most top Democrats rallied again Monday for Question 3, the proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting, one was notably absent, LCV…
Few US House races are competitive. How does that change how lawmakers govern?
Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few vo…
Once more, with feeling: Time to enter Maryland Matters’ election contest
Ugly and frightening as election season can get – or is that Halloween? – there are some reassuring bits. First, that the voters get their say. Second, that Ma…
Feds: Chesapeake Bay logperch are recovering, don’t need endangered species protection
Populations of a small darter species found only in the lower Susquehanna River have rebounded enough not to warrant protections under the Endangered Species A…
Maryland rolls out new grant program for solar, battery projects
Maryland is beginning to accept applications for a program to bolster solar, wind and battery storage projects with state grant funding under a $200 million pr…
In a quiet Maryland election year, all eyes turn to Lower Shore district
With most in-state contests a foregone conclusion this fall, attention turns to the legislative subdistricts in Maryland with fewer voters, making them more vo…
School board candidates view AI with trepidation
More than 135 candidates are running in Maryland’s school board elections, and those who win will face a significant challenge: overseeing the implementation —…
Most General Assembly contests not likely to be competitive — again, experts say
When most Marylanders go to the polls this fall, they are not likely to be casting their ballots in State House races considered competitive — and experts say …
OPM unlawfully let DOGE access sensitive federal employee data, judge rules
The Office of Personnel Management unlawfully granted the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive federal personnel data last year on millions …
Maryland members of Congress, elections officials targeted by suspicious letters
Almost every member of Congress from Maryland, as well as the state's elections office, have received ominous letters filled with what turned out to be a nonto…