Matthews Tops Maryland’s 8th District Race in Fundraising

Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.

Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up

A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.

Bill Would Recognize Multilingual Public High School Students

Maryland could become fourth state to recognize public high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.