Maryland lawmakers passed a budget on Monday, concluding their spring session after months of grappling with a tough fiscal reality and new federal policies coming down from President Donald Trump.
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Maryland’s House Freedom Caucus says Democrats aren’t what the doctor ordered
The Maryland Freedom Caucus ended their first legislative session as a collective with a bang Monday, taking aim at Democrats over the state of the state.
Maryland officials wrap up business with worry about “chaos” to come
As the Maryland General Assembly finishes its work on the floor Monday to adjourn for the spring, Democratic leaders remain concerned about an uncertain future driven by President Donald Trump’s “chaos.”
Maryland homeless services are nervous about federal funding
Maryland’s homeless service providers are bracing for a shakier future after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development began delivering recent grant funding weeks behind schedule.
Maryland lawmakers push for new power amid concerns about high costs
Regional supply-demand issues and a coming leap in energy prices have lawmakers concerned about consumer energy costs and reliability.
Maryland wrestles with blow to the state schools budget
Maryland lawmakers are scrambling to figure out their education budget after learning expected federal funding for public schools may not arrive.
It’s a tough budget year, but Maryland lawmakers are moving toward a plan to deal with it
Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly have passed their versions of a new state budget for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for a potential agreement in the coming days.
Legislation seeks to protect Maryland immigrants from Trump’s deportation push
Three bills, collectively known as Maryland’s Immigrant Justice Protection Package, aimed at protecting the rights of Maryland’s immigrant community are moving through the Maryland General Assembly.
Loss of federal funds could leave migrant children in the lurch
The withdrawal of federal support for legal representation of immigrant children comes as immigration courts struggle to manage a staggering backlog of cases.
Former NIH director urges patients to speak out against Trump’s health cuts
The former director of the National Institutes of Health warned that cuts to the agency under President Donald Trump’s administration could affect more than just employees and their families.